By Ella Franzman – Editor-In-Chief

Freshman Selena Batres and Amilio Venditti were named February Athletes of the month by the Jonathan Law Athletics Department. 

Both placed at states with Batres winning her weight class. She is the first ever female wrestler from Law to win states and make it to New Englands. 

“I feel good about being Athlete of the Month,” Batres said. “I think someone who puts in the work, sees the outcome and also always has good sportsmanship, is worthy of athlete of the month.”

Batres said that she decided to join the team because she loves the sport and has been doin it her whole life. 

“Selena is a freshman that is a very determined competitor and works very hard in wrestling,” Assistant Coach Mr. Ruzbarsky said. “She is the first ever girl wrestler to go all state in the girls state tournament in our schools history as well as first ever girl to place in the Girls New England Championships and has amassed over 30 wins this season.”

Venditti also placed at states, coming in fourth at the Class M tournament. 

“Besides wrestling, at Law, I play soccer year-round for a team called Beachside of Connecticut, which we are in one of the hardest leagues in the country,” Venditti said. 

Venditti said he decided to join wrestling because he wanted to stay in shape and leave a lasting impact at Jonathan Law. 

“I feel happy and honored to be recognized for my achievements because I put so much effort throughout the season that I am glad to see it was recognized,” Venditti said. 

“Amilio is a very hardworking and determined athlete,” Ruzbarsky said. “He is only a freshman that never wrestled before and placed in the class M tournament at a difficult weight class and had over 20 wins individually this season.”

The wrestling team looks to have a bright future for a few seasons to come and is looking forward to getting back on the mats next year.