By Reid Moulton – Staff Reporter 

Junior Captain Avery Moulton and the Law girls soccer team have started their season 7-1 and have officially clinched a state berth.

One of the reasons for the team’s strong start is the play of Moulton on the defensive side of the ball. Moulton helped the team last year on their way to states and made All-SCC First Team. 

“My personal goals for this season are to make All-SCC First Team again“ Moulton said. “My teammates make the game more fun, they all have such high energy and positive attitudes that they brush off on me.”

Moulton says that she has been working during the whole offseason, as she hopes to get recruited by a Division I school.

“The connections and confidence we have in one another, we push each other at practice to make each other better,” Moulton said  “During the summer, I would train with college players, some of my teammates, and other girls from high club teams three times a week, we would work on fitness, shooting, and technical skills, this helped me stay in shape for the season.”

Moulton has been a key player for the defense for three years, and as she continues to play, she hopes to keep the defense close as a group.

“She pushes other girls off the ball with ease, does not ever ask for a sub, and is a clear leader on/off the field,” Head Coach Mrs. Francisco said. “She always puts in 110% effort into anything she is doing.”

Junior Captain Layla Alogna and Moulton have been playing with each other for a couple of years.

“She brings positivity and encouragement to the team, she knows how to give constructive criticism to help myself and our teammates grow,” Alogna said. “Avery is one of our key players, she controls the defensive line and has great vision of the field and is always communicating to the rest of the team on and off the field.”

Freshman goalie Gabby Rodriguez and Moulton have developed a strong chemistry during the season.

“Besides Avery’s many soccer skills, her leadership on the field is essential to winning each game, this is because she is great at controlling the back line and making sure everyone stays out of their heads,” Rodriguez said. “From the start of the season, Avery has always reached out to the underclassmen and made us feel welcomed. Since then, she and I have become good friends and I relied on her with any questions.”

Junior Fiorella Gargiulo and Moulton have been playing for two years, and since Gargiulo is a midfielder, she helps Moulton on defense.

“Avery has always been a great player but recently she has really upped her game,” Gargiulo said. “She directs the field and doesn’t let any balls go by her. Avery pushes the team by making sure we are all on time for practice and making the best out of time on the field.”