By Maya Markowitz – Social Media Editor 

The Jonathan Law girls lacrosse team has hit the turf running for the spring season.

The team, with the help of their brand new coaching staff, has been practicing countless hours to prepare for this season. 

Law’s new head coach, Chloe Oliver, graduated from Foran in 2021 and played goalie for the Albertus Magnus lacrosse team. Oliver is ready to take the next step in the game of lacrosse by coaching at Law.

“My favorite part about coaching so far has been watching the girls grow and learn together,” Oliver said. “They definitely have a natural tendency to lift each other up.” 

Apart from the new coaching staff, a number of new players have joined the team this year

“This being the first time I have ever picked up a stick,” freshman Jocelyn Larracuente said. “I’ve really gotten to be a lot more familiar with the game with the help of my teammates and coaches.” 

With all of these adjustments, the team often sticks together by participating in bonding activities including pre-game rituals. 

“We typically have pasta parties the day before a game in order to build a stronger bond as a team and to get us in the zone together,” senior captain Zoe Johnson said. 

Players have set goals both individual and team goals for this season. Some of these goals may include breaking goal records, improving their speed, or increasing their playing time.

Senior Helen Chizmazia has been on the team for four years and was named a captain this year. 

“This season, I definitely came in with a lot more determination and drive than I’ve had before,” Chizmazia said. “Setting expectations for myself as a player in addition to having coaches that constantly implement so much positivity in practice has helped my hold myself accountable this season.”

Law has played four games so far this season and junior Chloe Konareski recently earned her 100th career goal at an away game vs. Lyman Hall. 

“I was really excited to make my 100th career goal,” Konereski said. “I have been working hard in the off season which I believe allowed me to have this accomplishment.”

The team utilizes their strong dynamic and bond to their advantage not only during the toughest of games but even celebrating each other at practices.  

With all of the hard work, dedication, and positivity ready to put into this upcoming season, the team is hopefully looking to grow this season. 

“The girls lacrosse program at Law is a fairly new program,” Assistant Coach Mr. Beardsley said. “I remember I was in high school when the team was started around my sophomore year. To see first hand how far the program has come since then has been awesome and just proves how much more growth is possible.”