By Ella Franzman – Editor-In-Chief

The Law girls soccer team finished the regular season with a record 11-3-2.

The Lawmen ended the season with a win against crosstown rival Foran. After losing in the SCC Tournament to Sacred Heart Academy, the Lawmen take on Farmington today at Lawmen Stadium at 4 p.m. 

“Making it into the SCC tournament is harder than making it to the State Tournament, so I am beyond proud of the girls for this accomplishment,” head coach Mrs. Francisco said. “I also think that because we have such a young team, having played in the SCC game after not making it to the state tournament last year, is a great preview on how to play in the postseason excitement.”

The players have been working super hard in practice and even had a scrimmage since losing to SHA.

“I think losing in SCC has made us realize that once you lose you are out,” junior Taylor Coretti said. “It made us all have a better mindset for states and realize that we should give 100% and be more aggressive because this might be our last chance.”

The Lawmen scrimmaged Ansonia last week and after getting another chance to play in real situations they are ready to take on the River Hawks. 

“My favorite part about the law soccer team is the chemistry we have. We all bond really well and always have each other’s back,” sophomore Avery Moulton said. “If we are losing, we are pushing each other to keep fighting. We always win together and lose together.”

The team this year had a lot of young girls come in and have definitely made a name for themselves. Freshman Emily Vella made All-SCC Second Team and Moulton made All-SCC First Team.

“It looks like the girls are getting used to each other’s style of play more and more,” Francisco said. “Our confidence is growing and we are in a good groove just in time for the playoffs.”

The team has made many adjustments since the beginning of the season, to learn to play together and to create bonds between each other. 

“I feel like I have helped this team by bringing a fun and positive energy to team bonding and before games, but also bringing the focus during practices and games,” junior captain Maddy Baranowsky said. “My teammates also know that I am there for them on the field and off.”

The team is hoping to create new friendships that will carry over after their season has ended.

“At the beginning of the season, our chemistry was off,” sophomore Layla Alogna said. “Over time, we’ve learned to trust each other and we’ve learned each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Instead of playing as 11 individuals, we now play as a team.”