By Ella Franzman – Editor-In-Chief & Editorial Editor

Jonathan Law senior Chloe Konareski committed to University of Connecticut to continue her athletic career playing Division I womens lacrosse. 

The decision comes from years of training and hard work playing not just lacrosse but playing basketball, soccer, running cross country and many other sports played throughout her life before high school. 

“My recruiting process was incredibly stressful,” Konareski said. “Playing club, there’s this intense focus on the future, with everyone aiming to reach to play at the highest level possible in college”.”

Konareski played club lacrosse with Nor’easter Lacrosse Power ’25 and is a defensive midfielder. 

“It feels so relieving to be committed,” Konareski said. “After putting in so much work and time into the game and it all finally paying off is such a good feeling.” 

Law Athletic Director Mr. Drew formerly coached the girls lacrosse team at Foran and faced Konareski on the field.

“I remember coaching against Chloe her freshman year and it was clear then that she was destined for great things,” Drew said. “Chloe has established herself not only as one of the best lacrosse players in Law history but one of the great leaders as well.  She will go on and do great things at UConn.”

Konareski has already made some great bonds and friendships with her soon to be teammates, including a member of her club team who has also recently committed to UConn. 

“The feeling of being best friends with all my future teammates already and knowing I made the best decision I could is such a weight off my shoulders and makes me so excited for the future,” Konareski said. “I believe I wouldn’t be this happy committing anywhere else.”

Konareski described the recruitment process to be stressful but super exciting all at the same time.

“Attending tournaments every single weekend, looking over to see the sidelines packed with college coaches, the rush of checking which coaches viewed your IWLCA profile after the game, it’s such an exhilarating, specific feeling,” Konareski said.

Law girls lacrosse coach Chloe Oliver described Konareski as an extremely humble and special athlete who elevates the level of game around her. 

“Chloe is commended often by other coaches, referees, and fans for her astounding grit,” Oliver said. “We know that Chloe is going to do great things at UConn and are very proud of her.”