By Abigail Merenda – Staff Reporter 

As the Law girls soccer team finishes a record-breaking 2024 regular season, and prepares for the Class L State Tournament, Senior Captain Taylor Coretti is excited to end her final season on a high note. 

Coretti has been on the girls soccer team for four years. She made the varsity team as a freshman and was named captain before her senior season. 

“I feel like I have accomplished a lot when it comes to playing soccer,” Coretti said. “When I was a freshman, I never played soccer before and I think over the past four years, I improved a lot and was able to keep a starting spot on varsity.” 

Coretti has faced a number of challenges over her four years. 

“Some challenges I have faced are some injuries, but I was able to get better and continue playing soccer,” Coretti said.

Head Coach Mrs. Francisco has been coaching Coretti since her freshman year.

“Taylor has been very fun to coach over the last four years,” Francisco said. “She is ruthless and a natural athlete and watching her soccer IQ develop over the years has been exciting.”

Coretti has made many strides on and off the field and has proven to be a respected captain. Francisco said Coretti is always connecting with her teammates and making them feel comfortable. 

“Taylor is ‘the people’s captain’ meaning she is always welcoming and friendly to all her teammates,” Francisco said. “She includes all teammates in drills and groups, while also knowing when it’s ok to have fun and when to focus. She also shows her teammates what it means to come back stronger after injuries.” 

Senior Co-Captain Madelyn Baranowsky said she loves being a leader on the team with Coretti. 

“Being a captain with Taylor is so much fun,” Baranowsky said. “She has this amazing and funny personality that makes any situation fun whether it is practice, team bonding, or a game.”

Coretti has become close with many of her teammates, especially her left back defender and fellow senior Tessa Piselli. Piselli has loved every moment playing defense with Coretti. 

“The best part of playing with Taylor is how she lifts everyone up,” Piselli said. “She encourages everyone to have a positive attitude during practices and games.” 

According to her teammates, Coretti has made such an impact as being captain and a player on the team. 

“Taylor has made a huge impact on every single person,” junior Fiorella Gargiulo said. “Especially as captain this year, Taylor knows exactly when to lighten the mood or when to lock in. She is a ‘brick wall on the field’ as Cisco says.”

Coretti said she is going to miss the connections she has built with her teammates the most.

“What I am going to miss the most is the bond I have built with this team,” Coretti said. “I have never been on a team like this one before. The coaches and my teammates make it so comfortable to be around. I will also miss playing with everyone because they are all so amazing at the game and it will be sad knowing I won’t be playing with them after this season.”