By Dani Kotansky – News Editor 

The Jonathan Law girls swim and dive team began their season against Hamden on September 4.

The team, led by captains Kayla Markowitz, Melissa Servas, and Sarah McCann, will look to have a strong season with the addition of four new freshmen. The team finished with a 9-4 record in 2024. 

“Success is not about having a huge improvement in a single day but more importantly about the progress made over time,” Servas said.

Servas is looking to not only lead the team, but to ensure everyone has a great experience as part of the team. 

“Some responsibilities as captain are simply to promote a positive environment and support teammates when needed,” Servas said.  “I help with scheduling and keeping things organized so we can have a great season filled with fun memories!”

McCann is ready to make her last season her best season. 

“My goal for this season is to probably go under 6 minutes in my 500 freestyle and under 26 seconds in my 50 freestyle,” McCann said. “That is my biggest goal but my overall goal is to just have a great season.”

Law will have its first home meet September 8 against Mercy. 

The team will also participate in several events this season to raise money for causes like cancer awareness. Sophomore Zoe Browne is looking forward to these special days.

“I’m excited for our Senior Night and Lion Heart, which is our Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser,” Browne said. “Our seniors are working so hard and they deserve their recognition.”

Freshman Teagan Liphardt has been welcomed by the upperclassmen for her first swim season. 

“The upperclassmen have helped me by fixing my form, being super supportive and welcoming, and after practice we have all gone out as a team to get food and that has helped us bond a lot more,” Liphardt said. “But just in general they are so nice and such sweet people.”

Aislyn McKernan, a junior, has been working on improving different skills leading up to this season. 

“I’m trying to improve my breaststroke and butterfly to do some more odd events but I usually compete in 50 and 100 free,” McKernan said.

Overall, the team is looking forward to a season filled with fun and positivity. 

“Don’t forget some days you may not feel your best but keeping a positive mindset and attitude makes a huge difference,” McCann said.