By Avery Moulton – Staff Reporter

Sophia Scarpa is a sophomore and the starting catcher on the Jonathan Law softball team. The team is finishing up the regular season and looking forward to playing in SCCs and States. Advocate Staff Reporter Avery Moulton interviewed Scarpa about the season.

Avery Moulton: How is the regular season going for the softball team this year?

Sophia Scarpa: The regular season has been pretty well. We had a bit of a rough start but we have leveled off and we are playing our best game right now.

AM: What goals did you have?

SS: My goal is to beat Cheshire and Amity in SCCs and make it back to the State Championship again this year.

AM: How are you preparing for the upcoming States and SCC games?

SS: With States and SCCs coming up, it’s so exciting but we as a team have been working hard in preparing for the game. We have been working on really strengthening our bond within the program and I hope that the team reciprocates the trust I put in them. I myself have been working on my physical strength and strengthening myself not only physically, but mentally as well.

AM: How has the season been different from last year?

SS: This past year, we lost four starters on our field. They had a huge role on and off the field and so when they left, we had big shoes to fill. Our freshman Julia Scibek and Lily Stankevich did not disappoint on offense or defense. Junior Madison Bull has been pushing through a tough season and I am proud to see what she has achieved through her hard work. Even though we lost many, we have worked and are just as strong as last year. 

AM: What is your favorite part about playing for the Law softball team?

SS: My favorite part of Law softball is the competitiveness. Everyone works so hard and it shows when we have the opportunity to play good teams and challenge our ability. I love working with the mental pieces of the game and that’s how the competition gets so much better.