By Dani Kotansky and Cora Aitkenhead – Staff Reporters 

The senior members of the Jonathan Law girls tennis team recently finished their final spring season.

This year’s seniors were Kacey Pagaduan, Carol Jiang, Brianna Madelung, and Lasya Pydipati. This quartet helped lead Law to a 14-5 record this season, anchoring the #1 and #2 doubles spots.

Head Coach Mr. Kulenych said that this year’s seniors will be remembered for their play on the court, their leadership off the court, and the unique paths they took to get to senior year.

“This group of seniors is special in so many ways but I will most remember them for their leadership and dedication to getting better every day,” Kulenych said. “None of them were on the team as freshmen, most were brand new to tennis when they joined, but they worked so hard every year and became some of the best players in our league. They are a testament to the power of hard work and determination.”

This group of seniors learned many valuable lessons from their time on the tennis team.

“The greatest thing I’ve learned from playing tennis at Law is to always put one hundred percent of your effort in during practice or games,” Jiang said. “Even if it’s not the best day and you get in your head while paying, your dedication and effort will carry you through the game.” 

Pagaduan embraced her role as a captain and said the team’s dynamics this year made everyone stronger.

“From the beginning, most of the new players were shy, but as the season went on, we saw their personalities shine out through tennis,” Pagaduan said. “As a team, we were able to grow closer with one another whether it would be after our away matches or simply cheering each other on.”

Although she only played tennis for two years, Madelung had a major influence on the team. She and Pagaduan were named Second Team All-SCC this season.

Madelung said she was able to achieve that honor through a supportive and passionate team environment. 

“The greatest thing I have learned is no matter how much experience you have you can always find a way to fit in and become a better player with the support of your teammates,” Madelung said. “Even if I felt behind, I always had someone I could reach out to by guiding me in the right direction.”

Pydipati said that tennis taught her many life lessons as well.

“No matter what the score is, every shot you take counts,” Pydipati said. “Even when a victory is unexpected, making sure you continue the match with determination and drive can lead to a successful outcome.”