By Chloe Konareski – Staff Reporter 

Seniors Nicolina Salanto and Sabrina Lawless are both captains for the Jonathan Law girls basketball team. Advocate Staff Reporter Chloe Konareski interviewed Salanto and Lawless about the upcoming season. 

Chloe Konareski: What are your goals for the upcoming season?

Nicolina Salanto: My goals are to leave an impact on the team after I have left. I know that we are a younger team and I want to leave a lasting impact on the younger girls that they will never forget about. My goals are the same as years past, to have a very successful regular season, qualify for postseason tournaments, and have a good run in the postseason. Due to our success of last year we have a difficult schedule but with newer program and a new coach we are all really excited to see what will come of this season

CK: As a senior, what have you seen in the past that you would like to change as a captain? 

Sabrina Lawless: Something I would change as a captain from the past is having a good relationship with all of the girls on the team, whether on JV or varsity. 

CK: What are your expectations for the 2022-2023 season?

SL: Although we have a tough schedule, my expectations for this season are to progress as the year goes on. To start off strong and continue to get stronger.

CK: How do you motivate your teammates in practice and games? 

NS: I motivate my team during practice and games by constantly trying to uplift the energy even when everybody is struggling. I know what it feels like when you’re not having a good day and then a bad practice can really be hard. I want to make sure that everybody feels that basketball is a safe place and somewhere they can feel comfortable. I am always cheering on my teammates and when they mess up and make sure to help them out and not make them feel bad for messing up. I know it’s hard being an underclassmen sometimes and being shy but I want to make the team feel like a family.

CK: How do you think the team will be next year?

SL: Next year, I think the team will be able to work better with the coaches and be able to understand each other better. They will know each other better and know how to work with one another.