By Logan Thomas – Entertainment Editor

Senior Captain Fiorella Gargiulo is looking to lead the Jonathan Law girls soccer team to another appearance in the SCC and State Tournaments.

Gargiulo has high expectations for this upcoming season. She has multiple goals she is planning to accomplish to help the team succeed.

“This season, we are strong in our skill and speed, so I expect a hard, yet well-matched schedule, as a number one seed,” Gargiulo said. “As captain, my number one goal is to instill confidence in my teammates, we are still learning the game and always improving, so it’s important to support my teammates and give them a shoulder to lean on.”

Gargiulo has strong leadership skills that are on display both on and off the field. 

“Fiorella is an incredible player and captain, she always leads by example, whether that is putting in 100% effort at practice or getting the girls to get hyped on bus rides, she is always looking to improve herself and her teammates, while still just having fun,” Head Coach Mrs Francisco said. “ Over the years, she has developed emotionally, physically, and tactically, she has always been an aggressive player – taking out the captain on Day 1 of tryouts when she was a freshman – and she has continued to get stronger, more confident, and more composed as a player. She has also learned the importance of rest and nutrition. 

Gargiulo has helped lead the girls’ soccer team to multiple state and SCC appearances. She plays a significant role on the team and always strives for excellence. 

“Fiorella has helped the team by always bringing a positive attitude and making sure everyone is hype before games, she also always makes sure her teammates are calm during games and focused during practice,” junior Emily Vella said. “Fiorella shows her leadership skills on the field through her high work ethic and her communication with her teammates.”

Gargiulo’s leadership and maturity is evident during games and at practice.

“Fiorella has been a great asset to our team, on the field and off,” junior Talia Hagan said. “Her leadership, coordination, and organization have helped a lot this year. Not only with planning and team bonding, but simple stuff like what to wear on game day, I think this will really help us later in the season, once we get really busy with two games a week.”