By Maya Rosado – Staff Reporter 

The Law girls tennis team is returning and excited for their upcoming season.

After a record-breaking season last year, the tennis team is ready to take on their next challenge. Last season, Law earned its first SCC Division II regular season title and its first SCC Division II Tournament title with a 6-1 victory over Branford. 

“Last year was a dream season for us and now the goal is to build off that and continue to get better,” head coach Mr. Kulenych said. “We are happy about last season but we aren’t satisfied. The goal is put in the work every day to make this season just as special.”

The win was the first Law girls tennis conference title since 1980 (in the CCIAC). Law’s captain Lucia Pino was named the SCC Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.

The girls are excited to have a non-COVID year of tennis after missing their 2019-2020 season and having a shortened season for 2020-2021. 

“I am most excited to get back to a regular match schedule and play schools that we didn’t have the opportunity to last season,” junior Caroline Doyle said. “I’m excited to see how far we can go with some new competition.” 

The team is most excited to get back to normal and have a regular match schedule.

“I am most excited for experiencing wins with my team,” junior Samantha Burns said.

The girls have high hopes for the season and are determined to be even better than last year. 

“I am most excited to see how we do as a team this year,” senior captain Lucia Pino said. “I have high hopes as we move into the start of the season.” 

Through two matches, the team is 2-0 with wins over Abbott Tech and Mercy.

The girls not only hope for success as a team but also individually.

“Individually, I want to do my best every match in order to help our team succeed as much as possible,” said Pino. 

Senior captain Sophie Maselli is excited to begin her final tennis season.

“This season, I am excited to continue our title as ‘Champs’ and to advance far in the state and SCC tournaments,” Maselli said. “As this year is my last, I’m really hoping for an amazing season. I can’t wait to watch our entire team thrive on the courts this season.”