By Ella Franzman – Editor-In-Chief 

Junior lacrosse player Chloe Konareski and senior lacrosse captain Jesse Viens have been named Law’s April Student-Athletes of the Month. 

Konareski who recently scored the 100th goal of her career, was ecstatic to learn she won this month’s honor. She recently scored eight goals in one game and is happy to see her hard work paying off. 

“I think the qualities of being Athlete of the Month is to be hard working, have a positive attitude, be a team player, have a strong mindset of determination and be a leader,” Konareski said.

A star and leader not only on the field but also on the basketball court, Konareski helped to lead the girls basketball team to the SCC and State Tournament this past season. 

“I believe Chloe is deserving of athlete of the month because she has a depth of knowledge of lacrosse that she is always looking to share and she is a role model for the athletic spirit,” head coach Chloe Oliver said. 

Konareski has gotten recognition from GameTime CT a handful of times this year. One feature came from the April 17 version for her seven goals to lead Law past Notre Dame-Fairfield to secure the win.

“I think that I was nominated for Athlete of the Month because of my work ethic and hard work being shown in games,” Konareski said. “It’s satisfying seeing my hard work and all the time I put into the game being recognized.” 

While Konareski has been stellar for the girls team leading them to qualify for the state tournament, Viens has been the star of the boys team. Viens, who is a midfielder for the team, has been unstoppable on offense. 

“Jesse has been a focal point on the boys lacrosse team this season,” head coach Frank Skawinski said. “As a midfielder, Jesse will play both offense and defense and is instrumental in helping with the clear game.”

Viens is not only a key player for the lacrosse team but a key player for the football team and has committed to play at Louisburg College, but hopes to continue his lacrosse career with their club team. 

“I think I was nominated Athlete of the Month because I put in the time and effort to be good and it shows in games,” Viens said. “Being athlete of the month feels good because I have been putting in a lot of work trying to do as best as I can for my team.”

Viens has paced the offense with 35 goals in 15 games and recently led the team with three goals in a win over Norwich Tech. He said he draws inspiration from his sports idols in football and lacrosse.

“Some role models I have in sports are Brandon Aubrey who plays for the Cowboys and Paul Rabil who plays in the Premier Lacrosse League,” Viens said. 

Viens is happy he was able to be awarded with this honor before he graduates from Law next month.