By Dani Kotansky – Staff Reporter

The 2025 Jonathan Law softball regular season is coming to an end and junior Sophia Scarpa has proven to be a key player in the lineup, whether it is catching or batting. Advocate Staff Reporter Dani Kotansky interviewed Scarpa about her season. 

Dani Kotansky: What has your approach at the plate been like this season? 

Sophia Scarpa: My approach to the plate has been to look for my pitch and do what I do best. I try to get deeper into counts and I work with what I am given. I am always looking for a way to get on base and I am willing to do whatever it takes, it doesn’t always have to be the big hits to do whatever needs to be done.

DK: What were some goals you had for yourself this season? 

SS: My goal coming into this season was to be aggressive in all aspects of my game. I worked on everything to try and be the best player I can be consistently.

DK: What did you work on this offseason to prepare? 

SS: My main goal in the offseason was to get stronger and work hard on everything. I was in the gym three times a week and practiced every day despite working through an injury. Obviously an injury limits what you can work on but that never stopped me from doing what I love to get better.

DK: What is your best piece of advice for underclassmen?

SS: My advice for the underclassmen is just work hard. If you love the sport, do it for yourself and for the team. The team aspect is the best thing in life and being able to do whatever you love with a great group of people is great.

DK: What has been your favorite memory from this year? 

SS: My favorite memory from Law softball is the rapid fire bunting drill when we had indoor practice. I love competing with my team and being able to have a good laugh.