By Nicholas Vancho – Staff Reporter

The annual Powderpuff game between Jonathan Law and Foran is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, and preparations for the game have already begun at Law.

This year’s game will be held at Foran. Last year, Law was defeated 14-7 by Foran, snapping a two-game win streak.

There will be many new faces on this year’s team, as many seniors graduated off of last year’s roster. On defense, seniors Abby Merenda and Taylor Mola will be returning as linebackers. On offense, Ashlyn Smithouser will be back at guard, Maddie Bonmano returns at wide receiver and Analiyah Velez returns at running back.

The returning players are eager to get back on the field.

“I’m really hoping to see all the girls come together,” Mola said. “We lost a lot of great players from last year, so we really need to work together to fill the gaps.”

Head Coach Mr. Nigretti has been putting in long hours preparing for this year’s game.

“I’m heavily trying to make certain that I’m watching film from last year both offense and defense,” Nigretti said. “I’ve created a sheet that breaks down certain plays and what players should be doing. Obviously we are back to the drawing board with plays for offense and some new wrinkles for defense. What I would consider most important is several players from last year have been coming after to watch film and ask questions, and the number one question they ask is how they can be leaders.”

Offensive coordinator Mr. Kulenych has been designing plays for what will be a new-look offense with many first-year players.

“The most challenging part of Powderpuff every year is teaching the girls how to play a sport that most of them have never played before in 10 practices,” Kulenych said. “It’s an intense game and the team that deals with that intensity the best usually wins and we plan on being that team this year.”

This year’s juniors are excited to play in their first Powderpuff game.

“I’m excited to be apart of this team with my friends and start preparing for the game,” junior Cayleigh Glynn said

Merenda said the environment of Powderpuff is unlike most sports.

“The most enjoyable part of Powderpuff is getting to try a new sport and experience something different from what we usually play,” Merenda said “It’s fun to learn something new with friends, work together as a team, and have some friendly competition with the juniors and seniors. It’s also a great way to make new memories.”