By Teagan Liphardt and Delaney Morrin – Staff Reporters

The Jonathan Law girls basketball team is thrilled to begin the winter season. 

Law plays its first game on December 12 at home against McMahon, which will also be the debut for new Head Coach Jacqueline Jozefick.

“My favorite part of coaching the team is being able to see the girls grow as the season goes on,” Jozefick said. “Just from when I was hired over the summer to now, I can already see so much growth in these girls, both on and off the court. It’s our job to help them prepare for what’s next for them after Jonathan Law Girls Basketball, whatever that may be.”

Jozefick said she will tell the players to leave everything they’ve learned out on the court for their first game and future games.

“My confidence has boosted a lot just throughout the time she’s been coaching us,” freshman Kendall Upchurch said. “She makes practice enjoyable as well as teaches us the importance of being focused.”

This year’s captains are senior Cassie Rodriguez and junior Sadie Timmeny. 

“One of our biggest goals is making sure the team has good chemistry on the court and off,” Timmeny said.

The team has been not only on their skills, but also on how they work well together. 

“My favorite part about being on the team would have to be seeing my friends and I accomplish so much in practice to be ready for the games coming up,” junior Joeliz Gonzalez said.

The team’s underclassmen said the upperclassmen have set an excellent example so far this preseason.

“The upperclassmen have made this experience enjoyable,” sophomore Emma Bonanno said. “They set a great example and make practice fun while still staying serious.”