By Chloe Edmonds – News Editor

The Jonathan Law cross country team kicked off the 2024 season on September 6 with their first meet at Sheehan on a 2.8 mile course. 

The team is keeping things similar to last year in terms of practice and have already seen their times improve.

“The team has been doing most things the same as last year,” sophomore Matt Montini said. “It’s our second year with our new coach Mr. Beler.”

The boys captains this year are seniors Matt Berendt, Ryan Chey, Carl Wischow, and Harry Fisher. The girls captains are seniors Alana Pires and Skye Hamilton.

“My hopes for the season is to have a good one since it is my last,” Pires said. “I want to enjoy it and work hard to try to achieve goals.”

Members of the team want to continue to improve upon their times and are looking to PR this season. 

“We all really just want to improve our times during meets – thats the main goal,” sophomore Pierce Marini said. 

The team is focusing on the underclassmen, training them for future meets and their upcoming years. 

“My first year on the teams going well the team is super welcoming and I’m happy to be a part of it,” sophomore Alivia Kaplanka said. 

Team members are making individual goals for themselves as well.

“Im looking to improve on my stamina and pace as well as motivation and mentality,” sophomore Sam Mayugba said.

Overall, the team is ready to work hard and make this season a great one. 

“I’m looking to improve on courses with lots of hills and run a 5K in under 19 minutes,” Montini said. ”One hope I have for the season is for everyone on the team to run a personal best time.”