By Avery Moulton – Staff Reporter 

With the 2024 spring outdoor track season in full swing, the Jonathan Law girls track team is hoping for another successful year.

Sophomore Molly Croce has been one of the key members of the girls outdoor track team this season. At such a young age, Croce has impacted the team very much. 

Croce has already qualified for states and SCC’s and will compete in those during May. 

“So far the season has gone very well,” Croce said. “I have made new personal records, made states in all of my events, including two relays.”

Croce is a sprinter and runs one personal event and two relays. She runs the 100 meters, 4×100 relay, and the 4×400 relays. On her 4×100 team is also senior Caden Simpson, freshman Emily Vella, and sophomore Andrea Crump. The 4×400 team is Croce, sophomore Layla Alogna, junior Natalia Michnick, and freshman Talia Hagan.

“Molly’s times have improved drastically from last year,” senior captain Hailey Russo said. “She is a great leader for under and upperclassmen and has a bright future in track.”

Croce has many goals she would like to achieve before the season comes to an end.

“One of my big goals for this year is to break the school record for the 4×100 relay,” Croce said. “ We have a strong team and a great chance of reaching that goal with a lot of practice and hard work.”

Croce also makes time to help her teammates when struggling. She focuses on supporting others and showing she cares about her friends and teammates. 

“Molly is always there for me as a teammate and is someone who will give me advice and someone to hangout with during practices and meets,” sophomore Charlotte Balderi said. “She is always someone who pushes me to be a better runner.”

With having the experience from indoor track, Croce has been able to practice and improve for months now.

By preparing for the meets Croce works on speed, endurance, and fitness. This all helps her for meets and be successful. 

“Molly inspires me with her positive attitude on and off the track,” freshman Emily Vella said. “She is always focused when she is running but once she is done, she hangs out, cheers people on, and has fun.”

Croce is looking forward to the rest of the season and accomplishing many of her goals.