By Yeiden Nieves – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law girls soccer team held their pink out game against Hamden on October 23.

Every year, Law hosts an annual fundraiser game, and this year, head coach Mrs. Francisco chose to support breast cancer awareness. The team collected donations and also raised money from a donut and hot chocolate stand.

Over $375 was raised and donated to the “Are You Dense” organization. This organization was chosen as a tribute to Francisco’s high school soccer coach. 

“Usually every year we choose a cause we want to fundraise for,” Francisco said. “This year I decided to fundraise for breast cancer in honor of my old soccer coach.”

Francisco’s old coach was also the keynote speaker at the event. The team invited a total of eight breast cancer survivors to the event. 

On the field that night, freshman Emily Vella scored three goals for Law – her season high for goals in a single game.

“It felt great as that was the most I’ve scored in a single game all year,” Vella said. “I feel as I reached a big accomplishment and I’m glad it was during our Pink Out game.”

Senior Macy Tiche finished the game with two goals. Tiche invited Law cafeteria worker Barb to the event as Barb is always encouraging her to be her best.

“It felt great to be able to score two goals during the game,” Macy said. “Barb is always encouraging me to be my best possible self and I’m glad I was able to play my best especially with her watching the game.”

Law’s win over Hamden avenged a tough loss to the Dragons last year.

“It felt great to come back stronger this year,” sophomore Layla Alogna said. “We were able to build our team and beat some of the teams we lost to last year and sweeping Hamden was a big accomplishment.”

Throughout the day the team went around collecting donations. At the game, parent volunteer Anne Matist set up a hot chocolate and donut stand.