By Dani Kotansky and Cora Aitkenhead – News Editors

Senior Molly Croce is continuing to make a lasting impact on the Law girls soccer team. 

Croce has been described as a team player ready to work hard. She will play her final Law soccer season this year.

“My responsibilities as a captain are to work with my other captains to keep the team motivated and also focused,” Croce said. “We also work to keep the team morale up and make everyone feel close and supported. I implement this on and off the field by always supporting my teammates and keeping a positive attitude”

Head Coach Mrs. Francisco describes Croce as a player with the ability to guide the rest of the team. 

“Molly is a leader on and off the field, Francisco said. “She always leads by example during practices and games, always giving 100%.”

Senior captain Fiorella Gargiulo has always had a great relationship with Croce, playing together years before their time at Law. 

“Molly is a team player, no matter how fast or skilled she is, she is always making the best decision for our team,” Gargiulo said. “She passes the ball and handles her composure on the field, and it has been an honor playing with her for almost a decade.” 

Crice has big goals for the team this year, not just for the regular season, but the postseason. As it is her final year she also looks forward to both the competition and the fun that soccer brings. 

“For my last season, I want to make it further in the States and SCC tournaments than we have any other year,” Croce said. “I want to enjoy my last year and have fun spending it with all of my teammates, especially my co-captains who I have been playing with for the last four years.”

Freshman Marina Cosmas feels that Croce’s leadership has helped her adapt to the high school sports environment. 

“She represents leadership by knowing when to take game moments seriously,” Cosmas said. “She gets along with everybody and she is a great player and person off the field.”

The girls soccer team has a very close knit environment, and the captains, including Croce, have created a positive environment for everyone to become better people and players. 

“As captains, and best friends, we prioritize uplifting each other on and off the field,” Gargiulo said. “We have a lot of girls who are picking up soccer skills for the first time, so it’s important to be inspirational and hard-working with our team.”

After a very successful and impactful soccer career at Law, Croce hopes to pass on her positive attitude to the team’s underclassmen.

“Advice I would like to leave behind is to believe in yourself,” Croce said. “You are your own worst enemy and if you have confidence in yourself then it will show both on and off the field.”

The girls soccer team will have its Senior Night on Friday, October 3, at home against West Haven. The Senior Night ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. with kick-off at 6 p.m.