By Taylor Coretti and Abigail Merenda – Staff Reporters

Senior Captain Lily Baird has made a huge impact on the Jonathan Law girls lacrosse team.

Baird has been a part of the girls lacrosse team since her sophomore year of high school. She became captain her senior year, and continues to be a leader for her team. 

Baird feels thankful for being named as a captain this season as it has taught her so much as a player and a teammate. 

“I was honored to be made a captain for my senior season and I feel it has made me grow a lot as a player,” Baird said. “I’ve learned the importance of keeping a positive attitude even when the team is struggling, plus keeping the girls motivated is what keeps the team together.”

Assistant Coach Mr. Beardsley said that Baird leads the team always on a positive note even in difficult times. 

“Lily has grown most these last few seasons as a leader because she leads the team with her work ethic, and has had to fight through small injuries this season,” Beardsley said. “She also leads vocally to motivate the team to keep going during practices and games.”

Senior Captain Chloe Konareski has been playing sports with Baird for years. She enjoys being able to share these experiences with her.

“It’s great being a captain with Lily,” Konareski said. “After playing basketball together since we were little and going from being captains for a season, it’s nice to get one more season together for lacrosse.”

Senior Captain Sage Sonsini enjoys the energy Baird brings to the team as she always has a positive attitude throughout the season 

“I enjoy her positivity,” Sonsini said. “Even when she makes a mistake she’s always looking to fix it and she is constantly striving to become better while getting everyone moving on the field and is always looking to make a play on the field.”

Sophomore Jocelyn Larracuente looks up to Baird as a role model and shares how she has helped ever since she became a part of the lacrosse team. 

“Lily has helped me boost my confidence so much with lacrosse and just everything in general,” Larracuente said. “I love Lily’s attitude towards everything, and she’s always positive and never lets anyone or anything ruin her mood.”