By Henry Smith and Sebastian Beltran – Advocate Editors

The Jonathan Law golf team is entering the season with high expectations, aiming to make a push for States while continuing to grow as a young and developing team.

“My goal for the season is to improve my players skill level, play competitive golf, win the Mayor’s Cup, and make the State Tournament,” Head Coach Mr. Maurutis said.

With a roster full of young players, the team is focused not only on success this season but also on building for the future.

“Our goals this year are to make a push for states and to help the team get set up well for the future since it’s a very young team,” Senior Captain Cooper Pietrowski said. “We have a lot of potential and want to help our young guys grow to be great golfers in the near future.”

The team’s strong core and overall chemistry are expected to play a major role in their development and performance.

“Some strengths we have on our team is that we have a great core group of guys and we all have the ability to be great golfers,” Pietrowski said. ”Our team as a whole has so much potential for the future as well.”

Players are also emphasizing the importance of mindset, especially in a sport like golf where focus is key.

“One part of my game that I’m the most confident in is how if I hit a bad shot I can snap out of it and not fall apart,” sophomore Dylan Gaillard said. “I think your mindset is the biggest thing is golf because once you get down on yourself you won’t be able to hit good shots and score well.”

Players are also looking forward to both the competitive and personal aspects of the season.

“My goals are to make states and to have a lot of fun this year with the team and make a lot of memories,” junior Tyler Stankevich said.

Individually, players are confident in specific parts of their game that will help the team succeed.

“Something in my game that I am confident with is my ability to get off the tee box in a comfortable position,” Pietrowski said. “I’m confident in my ability to put the ball in the fairway and give myself a great look for my setup into the next shot.”

Maurutis emphasized the value of effort and improvement throughout the season.

“I enjoy being out there with the team and seeing them improve throughout the season,” Maurutis said. “It is rewarding to see my players put in the work and when all aspects of the game start to click, we have the ability to play some really great golf.”

As the season begins, the team remains focused on steady improvement and reaching its full potential.