By Jackson King & Matthew Witteman – Staff Reporters

Senior Fiorella Gargiulo, a captain and the starting running back for the Law Powderpuff team, is leading her squad into this year’s matchup after last season’s 21-16 victory over Foran. With Law aiming for a third straight win, Advocate staff reporters Jackson King and Matthew Witteman spoke with her about how she’s preparing for the big game.

Jackson King: What are you most excited about for the game?

Fiorella Gargiulo: I’m most excited to play at our stadium, in front of friends and family cheering us on. Last year, it was super sweet winning at Foran’s field, but I know it will feel even sweeter on our home turf. 

Matthew Witteman: What are you doing to prepare for the game?

Fiorella Gargiulo: To prepare for the game, my teammates and I have been working extremely hard at practice and finding our perfect harmony. The past two weeks have been spent training hard and learning our plays. 

JK: What does being a captain mean to you?

FG: Being a captain means leading my teammates in learning a new sport in a short amount of time and getting everyone excited for game day. Picking up flag football in less than a month is a hard task, so it’s important as captain to keep everyone in a good headspace and stay motivated.

MW: What made you want to play Powderpuff?

FG: Watching my cousins play Powderpuff before I became an upperclassman always made me excited to play. I come from a long line of hard-working athletes, so observing my cousins take on such a rigorous sport made me certain I wanted to play.

JK: Who is someone on the Law football team that you try to play like?

FG: If I had to play like any player, it would definitely not be someone on the Law football team. I aspire to be like Cam Skattebo.