By Emma Bonanno – Staff Reporter 

Law girls cross country welcomed sophomore Emma Heinmiller to the team this season.

Heinmiller played volleyball last fall but decided to switch to cross country this year. She has the lowest time so far this season for Law with a 24:46.

“I wanted to get more conditioning for basketball and lacrosse,” Heinmiller said “I was hoping it would improve my speed and endurance.”  

Heinmiller has only been on the team for a short amount of time, but has positively impacted the team with her work ethic. 

“Emma joined the first day of practice and she’s been showing up consistently and ready to run everyday,” Senior Captain Sophia Wang said. 

The team has started off well with three wins and three losses. 

“Emma has been a great addition to the girls cross country team as both a strong but also a positive influence on the team as a whole,” Head Coach Mr. Schulte said. “Emma is very coachable and I look forward to how she will compete in the league meet as she has only been running with the team for three weeks.”

Heinmiller is proud of what she has done and how she has competed so far. 

“I feel I have competed well because I only keep improving my time, and I hope it gets even better,” Heinmiller said. 

The team has been very successful so far this season. 

“The season has been going well, many girls have run good times and PR’s so far,” Wang said, “We are a very close bonded team we all have fun and enjoy the time we spend together.” 

Heinmiller plays a big role in the team’s comaraderie.

“The team dynamic is very strong and supportive,” sophomore Maria Rusu said. “Running with Emma is fun, never a dull moment.”

Heinmiller has made a huge impact on the team, not just improving the scores but has changed the team’s energy. 

“Emma is a great teammate, she’s always there for you when you’re having a bad day at practice, but she always pushes you when you need it,” junior Jackie Rivera said. 

Law is performing well so far this season and have many upcoming races to look forward to.

“This season I’m most looking forward to Milford Championships, where all the cross country teams in Milford compete and try for the trophy and bragging rights for the year,” Rivera said.