By Caden Simpson – Staff Reporter

With a record of 19-4, the Law softball team recently finished one of its best seasons in years.

In the state tournament, Law won its game against Killingly (6-3) on May 31 but lost a close game against Bristol Eastern (5-4) on June 1. 

“This was such a fun ride,” softball coach Mrs. Bludé said. “We know we have talented players but to be able to go far and make memories that will last a lifetime for each individual is even more important than the record.”

Members of the team not only showed their love for the sport but for their teammates, which enhanced their ability to play well together.

“When I say the girls love each other, I say it with no exaggeration,” Bludé said. “We have always instilled the idea of FAMILY and with each season comes a tighter and tighter bond.”

The team worked hard this year to make it as far as they did and the effort showed.

“There was never a dull practice,” All-State shortstop Talia Salanto said. “We had such a great dynamic on and off the field which made it easy for us to really play as a team for games and work hard while practicing.”

The seniors were big staples of the team this season, but the team is excited for the roster it will bring back next year.

“The team is definitely losing some of the most valued players,” All-SCC Second Team catcher Nicolina Salanto said. “But we gained and continue to have valued players on the team which will help go even further next season.”

Senior captain Grace Kantor said that much of the team’s success this season could be credited to the girls’ closeness off the field.

“We made it to the SCC Championship game and the second round of states, which would not have happened if not for the teams grit and dynamic,” senior captain Grace Kantor said. “Our record would not be the way that it is if not for the pasta parties, team bonding, and overall love we have for each other. It’s going to be really hard to leave a team as great as this one.”