By Julia Ryan – Staff Reporter

Ella Franzman is a Junior on the varsity softball team at Jonathan Law. The team currently holds a record of 12-7 and is preparing for the upcoming SCC and State tournaments. Advocate Staff Reporter Julia Ryan interviewed Franzman about the season.

Julia Ryan: How has the team adjusted with the addition of new members and loss of last year’s seniors?

Ella Franzman: The team has been adjusting very well with the addition of new members. We lost four starters this year so that was our main goal was to fill in those positions, and the freshmen have been able to do that. We have all been playing our hardest and doing everything to get to the final championship game for SCCs and again for states. 

JR: How did you prepare in the offseason?

EF: In the offseason, we played in a fall ball league playing some other teams in the SCC. We also had winter hitting which was great to get everyone’s bats going and for everyone to get familiar with each other. We all worked super hard in the offseason so that as soon as the regular season started up we would be prepared and we would all be ready to get to work. 

JR: What are the team’s plans going into the postseason?

EF: Our plans going into the postseason are the same expectations that we have had all season, win. Except this time there is a bigger risk because if we lose we go home. So we will be working just as hard if not harder during practice to fix any mistakes and any areas that need more practice. 

JR: What are your goals and aspirations as a softball player?

EF: As a softball player my goals and aspirations are to continue to improve my skills, be a good team player and help my team to the wins. I also always work to be a leader whether it’s on the field or off the field.

JR: What is your favorite part of being a part of the Law softball team?

EF: I would say my favorite part of being a member of the Law softball team is the friendships that are created from the team. Also the energy that is created during games, in the dugout is just so fun to be a part of. Everyone is cheering for each other and we are all able to create a very important part of the game.