5 QUESTIONS WITH…Senior Layla Alogna About The Annual Powderpuff Game

Senior Layla Alogna (Photo courtesy yearbookavenue.com)
By Dylan Gaillard and Logan Thomas – Advocate Editors
Senior Layla Alogna is a captain of the Law Powderpuff team. Advocate Sports Editor Dylan Gaillard and Entertainment Editor Logan Thomas interviewed Alongna about the upcoming Powderpuff game.
Dylan Gaillard and Logan Thomas: How does it make you feel that you are a captain?
Layla Alogna: I’m extremely excited to be an offense captain this year. Last year, I really loved learning from the seniors, so I’m glad that this year I can help guide the juniors and other new members.
DG and LT: What are you most excited for?
LA: I’m most excited for our game against Foran. We’ve put a lot of hours into our plays these last couple of weeks, so I can’t wait to see everything in action. We’ve built a strong team with a good chance at keeping the trophy home.
DG and LT: What have you and the team been preparing for this game?
LA: On offense, we’ve run through and memorized every play. We’ve discussed strategies, found the best positions for everyone, and put in our all by practicing how we’ll play. We also recently had a pasta party so that the team could bond before the game.
DG and LT: What’s your prediction for the game?
LA: I’m pretty confident in our team this year. I think we have a strong shot at a 3-peat victory against Foran.
DG and LT: How is the team chemistry this year?
LA: I would say the team chemistry is pretty good. We all motivate each other and lift each other up after mistakes. Practice has been intense, but in some ways it’s a really good indicator that we’ll play a strongly as a team. I’m glad I got to make new friends and grow closer with my teammates.
