The Law softball team is off to a strong start this season. (Photo courtesy @lawsoftball)

By Yeiden Nieves and Connor Ryan – Sports Editors

The Law softball team has started the season off strong with a 6-2 record.

They have secured victories thus far over East Haven, North Haven, Branford, Wilbur Cross, Guilford, and Lyman Hall. The Lawmen finished with a 13-7 record last season and lost to St. Joseph’s in the second round of the Class L playoffs.

“We all felt the same way last year after our playoff loss and we don’t wanna feel like that ever again,” senior catcher Sophia Scarpa said. “We worked hard in the offseason to ensure we have a better season this year.”

This year, the team consists of three senior captains: Emily Roos, Charlotte Doyle, and Emily Bassett. They believe they can get the team to work together have a successful year.

“It all starts with us leading by example and having a good attitude,” Doyle said. “That helps us captains keep the team focused which in the end helps us win more games.”

The team consists of many underclassmen who contribute much to the team. Sophomore shortstop Gabby Rodriguez is looking forward to this season.

“Last year we had a good season but not a perfect one,” Rodriguez said. “Going into my second year I’m looking forward to improving personally as a player and improving as a unit overall.”

The Lawmen worked extremely hard during the offseason to prepare the team physically and mentally for this upcoming season.

“We have been practicing a lot through the winter to get ourselves prepared for the season,” Bassett said. “Mentally we have been doing team bonding once a month to build a team culture and our team dynamic which has helped us a lot.”

Head Coach Mrs. Blude has emphasized Law’s depth at every position. The team is confident in every position, from starters to backups.

“We have good pitchers which helps us see how the girls handle live pitching during practice,” Blude said. “We played in a ton of scrimmages to help evaluate how much ground were covering, what mistakes are being made, and to see how well were hitting as well.”

The team is very excited to see how this season will play out and hopes to make an SCC and State Tournament appearance.

“My biggest goal this year is to make it further in the SCC Tournament and the State Tournament,” junior pitcher Maddy Bonanno said.

Senior Captain David Lickteig (Photo courtesy yearbookavenue.com)

By Adrian Vitale & Matthew Sanchez – Advocate Editors

Senior Captain David Lickteig is approaching his final season on the Jonathan Law track team.

Lickteig has been running mid distance since freshman year, with his best event being the 800M 

“David Lickteig has been a great inspiration for me as an underclassman,” sophomore Erik Borowski said. “He’s always kind and helpful. I hope he has a great last season and that he enjoys his last year at Law.” 

Teammates said Lickteig benefits the track team greatly with his positive attitude. 

“I think It’s really cool to be a captain,” Licktieg said. “It’s much different than what I’m used to because I’ve only captained smaller teams like cross country, indoor track, and eSports.”

This year, the Law track teams have a combined 170 members, making the role of captain an even more important position.

“We have the responsibility of being the voice of our team,” Lickteig said. “With our team being as massive as it is, Coach Beler needs us to express the general feelings of everyone.”

Lickteig helps to motivate the team as much as he can.

“David is a great leader, he’s a guy who leads by example,” junior Matthew Montini said. “He’s always putting in all of his effort which supports and motivates the team.”

Lickteig has set many personal goals for this spring – on and off the track.

“My personal goal for this season is to make states and get a sub two-minute 800M run,” Lickteig said. “But my goal as a captain is to make sure that our team is prepared enough to succeed next year when I’m gone.”

Senior Captain Avery Moulton (Photo courtesy yearbookavenue.com)

By Dani Kotansky and Cora Aitkenhead – News Editors 

The Jonathan Law girls track team is ready to start their spring outdoor season. 

Led by captains Avery Moulton, Alani Velez, Molly Croce, and Charlotte Baldieri, the group is ready to compete and excel this season. 

“I’m looking forward to the meets and meeting new faces,” Moulton said. “ I can’t wait to help some of the freshmen and PR in my own events!”

Junior Taylor Mola is working hard to enrich underclassmen’s understanding of different track events, specifically pole vaulting. 

“With pole vault I really try to be one on one with kids so I can give them my full attention,” Mola said. “I like to try and go slow so they can understand what I’m saying than also give them a visual so they know what they are doing.”

Head coach Ms. Corriveau fosters a positive environment as a leader where athletes can rely on each other to improve and challenge one another to be their best. 

“For the most part, the coaching staff empowers our captains and upperclassmen to help create a sense of community by taking underclassmen under their wing to give advice, warm up with, or to help show them the ropes,” Corriveau said. “We also spend quite a bit of time offering several weeks of conditioning before the season starts to get our newer athletes off to a great start.”

Sophomore Abbi Leydon is ready to improve and work hard this season.

“I am looking forward to being outside with my friends and learning new events and just having fun,” Leydon said. “I can’t wait to push myself and be better, and I can’t wait to hopefully win.” 

The captains are ready to make an impact on younger athletes this season. 

“I work with underclassmen a lot by helping them with workouts, teaching them the proper form to have when running, and being a captain they can look up to and not be afraid to ask questions to,” Moulton said. 

Overall, the team has a bright future ahead of them, led by coaches and captains who care. 

“I’m hoping that students will strive to see continuous improvement over the course of the season and have some fun along the way,” Corriveau said.

The Law boys tennis team recently began its spring season. (Photo courtesy @jlhsboystennis)

By Courtney Russo – Social Media Editor-in-Chief

The Jonathan Law boys’ tennis team enters the spring season with a lot of new faces.

Whether it’s a new coach, players, or opponents, the team is fired up and ready to start the season strong. 

At the end of last season, the team was left with a giant question of who will be their coach for the 2026 season. With a lot of searching, Jonathan Law history teacher Mr. Zuraw offered to step up to the plate.

“The first couple of weeks of tryouts and practices have been great,” Zuraw said. “I am lucky to have a very experienced group, along with some newer guys willing to learn.”

The captains this season are seniors Siddarth Dash, Surya Gautham, Santiago Panegos, and Parth Gokhale. As a captain, Gautham has been working with the new members of the team to help them feel welcome.

“I’ve been trying to prepare the new players by spending extra time with them after practice to teach them basic technique,” Gautham said. “I’ve been helping them with the basics like serving and groundstrokes.”

From early Saturday morning practices to putting in the extra work after scheduled practice, the team has put in the work early in the season.

“We’ve been working on all of our skills and improving as a team to make sure we are putting in our best efforts,” junior Ryan Berendt said. “We scrimmaged the girls’ team to prepare ourselves for our first match.” 

The team’s key players consist of singles players Dash, Gokhale, and Berendt, and doubles players Gautham and junior Dylan Maselli.

“We try to create team chemistry through shared communication,” Gokhale said. “We also use comprehensive planning.”

Senior Captain Emily Bassett (Photo courtesy Emily Bassett)

By Molly Lynch and Ava Grippo – News Editors

The Law softball team recently opened its spring season after weeks of preparation.

One of the key members of the team this season is senior captain and outfielder Emily Bassett. Bassett said she excited to bond with her teammates on and off the field this year.

“I’m looking forward to getting closer with my team – bus rides, pasta parties, and team bonding events,” Bassett said. “It’s always a good time.”

Being a captain comes with many responsibilities and is a great opportunity to gain leadership skills. Bassett explained what being a captain means to her.

“To me, being a captain is being someone who my teammates can turn to on and off the field, and setting the tone for the team with my attitude, body language, effort given, and treating everyone with respect and kindness,” Bassett said. 

The team has spent a lot of time together in the off-season to prepare for the upcoming season.

“We have been working hard in the off-season to get us ready for the season to start, not only on our skills but to create a solid team culture that will reflect on our performance on the field,” Bassett said. “We’ve been meeting once a month since the summer discussing the importance of being a teammate and filling your role on the team. We are working on being the strongest team we can be.”

Having team goals is a good way for all of the players to have something to work towards throughout the season. 

“Some goals our team has for the season are to work to be better every practice than the one before and work together as one unit to be successful this spring,” Bassett said. “We are also hoping to make it far in the SCC tournament as well as the state tournament.”

Bassett said being a good teammate can have a major impact on the team’s overall performance.  

“Being a good teammate definitely has a positive impact on the team’s overall performance – knowing that your teammates are there to back you up and celebrate all of the good with you and lift you up through the bad helps us play more relaxed, which helps us perform better,” Bassett said. “We are all pretty close, so being able to be surrounded by your closest friends helps us enjoy the game and play stress-free while still bringing the intensity and competitiveness to win games.”

Junior Captain Aiden Ramos (Photo courtesy yearbookavenue.com)

By Emma Bonanno and Kendall Upchurch – Staff Reporters

As the spring air begins to settle over the diamond, there is a sense of urgency and brotherhood surrounding the Jonathan Law baseball team. 

The Lawmen will be led by their four captains – seniors Marcus Townes, Brady O’Neil, and Aidan Rascati, and junior Aiden Ramos.

“The obvious goal is to win States,” O’Neil said.  “This is our last year playing together, with a lot of us being really close friends since elementary school, so we all want to go out with a bang.” 

For the team’s upperclassmen, the focus is on leaving a lasting legacy. 

“The biggest thing I’ve learned is to not only lead with my words, but to lead with my actions,” O’Neil said. “Not everyone is going to listen to you, or take you seriously 100% of the time, so reinforcing those statements with physical demonstrations during practice or games will make people more inclined to follow in my footsteps.” 

Sophomore Connor Ryan said he feels confident heading into the new season. 

“It feels good to be out of the ‘freshman phase,’” Ryan said. “The biggest lesson I learned is that a spot on the team isn’t just going to be handed to you and you actually are going to have to work for it.”

Freshman Cole Veteri has set several goals for the season.

“(My goals are) to improve individual skills and succeed in working together as a team to make the playoffs,” Veteri said. 

Veteri is a proud to be a part of the team and is looking to make an immediate contribution. 

“To put on the jersey for the first time was very rewarding and an unforgettable experience,” Veteri said. “It is a moment that will always stick with me throughout my high school career.” 

Whether it’s the underclassmen or the seniors who have been teammates since childhood, the chemistry is growing with the team. 

“Our team culture has changed because we have so many first-year Varsity players and ninth graders on the roster,” Head Coach Mr. Simler said. “Our veteran players have embraced this and are helping create a culture of working hard everyday to get better.”

The goals for this spring are clear: improve individual skills and put the team in a position to make States. 

“We have a fun group this year with a shot to do something by the time playoffs come,” O’Neil said.  

The Law track team recently kicked off its 2026 spring season. (Photo courtesy yearbookavenue.com)

By Abigail Merenda – Sports Editor 

The Jonathan Law boys outdoor track is gearing up for the 2026 season.

The head coach of the track team is Mr. Beler. Key athletes for the boys team include senior David Lickteig (400M, 800M, 4x400M, 4x800M), senior David Guery (long jump, triple jump), junior Jeremiah Dos Santos (4x100M, 100M, 200M), senior Jack Lefevre (javelin, shot put, discus) and senior Kelden Silvester (110 hurdles).

Silvester said he has multiple goals for this season.  

“My goals for this upcoming season are overall to have fun but also to represent our team and school to the best of our ability,” Silvester said. “I would also like to make States and maybe even Nationals if I can get the right times this season. I expect our team to put in the work to succeed and to push ourselves everyday. Other than that, I just hope we have a good season as a team with no injuries and that we push ourselves as far as possible to improve.” 

David Guery said his expectation is for the team to pick up right where they left off last season and continue their success. 

“Our expectations for this season are to hopefully pick up right where we left off last year,” Guery said. “We look like we have a lot of potential talent, and hopefully this year we will be able to win States and make it to State Opens.”

Lickteig has set both personal goals and team goals to lead his team effectively.

“My personal goal for this season is to make States and get a sub two-minute 800M,” Lickteig said. “But my goal as a captain is to make sure that our team is prepared enough to succeed next year when I’m gone.”

Junior Captain Logan Mullarkey said he has high goals for himself and his team. 

“My goals for this track season are to improve my times and help my team succeed, especially in the 4×100 relay,” Mullarkey said. “I want our relay to be strong, clean with handoffs, and compete at a high level with the goal of winning States. I expect to stay consistent, keep getting better each meet, and do whatever it takes to contribute to a championship-level team.” 

The Milford Mariners advanced to the State semifinals this season. (Photo courtesy Nathan Krauss)

By Logan Thomas and Dylan Gaillard – Advocate Editors

The Milford Mariners hockey team recently wrapped up its 2025-26 season with a run to the State Tournament semifinals.

The Mariners finished the regular season with a 12-8 record and earned the #6 seed in the Division III playoffs.

“I think the season went very well, we competed through every game and were all invested in it,” sophomore Nathan Krauss said. “Our teamwork and communication improved a lot throughout the season. We supported each other through it all, and that’s what made us a better team.” 

The Mariners had many big wins late in the seasn, including their first-round playoff game against #3 seed Masuk.

“Overall, the seasons went well, even though we faced some challenges and tough losses,” sophomore Colton Perry said. “We improved as a team and showed resilience by continuing to work hard and stay positive.”

Many Mariners believe they have improved a lot just through this season and through the hard games they played. 

“Despite challenges, we showed resilience and growth, making it a successful season,” sophomore Robert Vercellone said. “I personally improved my skills and confidence through consistent effort, becoming a more effective teammate.”

This offseason, the Mariners are going to work very hard to try to get back to where they went this season and further. 

“In the offseason, we are going to train a lot and condition together,” Krauss said. “We are all going to work on the weak parts of our game and try to become the best players we can be.”

During this season, there were many memorable moments.

“(The best moment) was when we beat Masuk in the quarter finals to go to the Q (the State semifinals at Quinnipiac),” Perry said. “Everyone thought that Masuk was going to win because of their captain, but we shut him down and capitalized on our chances, taking a 5-1 win over them.”

The Jonathan Law golf team recently opened its spring season. (Photo courtesy Dylan Gaillard)

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.

Senior Captain Harshitha Kothapalli (Photo courtesy Heather O’Connell)

By Delaney Morrin – Staff Reporter

The Law girls tennis team has been working tirelessly for their upcoming spring season.

After an extremely successful season in 2025, the team is working even harder to break records and achieve its goals for 2026. Last year, the team finished with the second-most regular-season wins in school history with 14 and qualified for the SCC and State tournaments.

This year’s team will be led by senior captains Kayla Markowitz, Harshitha Kothapalli, and Siya Patil.

“To me, being captain is not only being able to lead my team on the courts, but also being a positive example for younger players, and a supportive friend who will always lend a helping hand.” Markowitz said, “As captain, the most important thing is that everyone feels like they are an important asset to the team, because I truly believe that every single player contributes so much in a unique way.”

Head Coach Mr. Kulenych said the team has already showcased hard work, dedication, teamwork, and resilience in early-season practices.

“We have so much potential on this year’s team,” Kulenych said. “Everyone on the team embraces the day-to-day grind, pulls for one another, and competes hard no matter the opponent. We have a lot of experience returning at the top of the lineup and a group of young players that will make an impact for years to come.”

Aside from the three senior captains, key contributors to the varsity team this year will be seniors Rose O’Connell and Layla Alogna, junior Courtney Russo, and sophomores Cora Aitkenhead, Isla McKeand, Emma Ciccarelli, and Vanessa Messina.

The upperclassmen on the team have taken leadership in helping the underclassmen feel confident and improve their skills. 

“We encourage and motivate the underclassmen by building their skills, mentoring them on technique, and, most importantly, organizing team-bonding activities so everyone feels welcome and included,” Patil said.

According to Kothapalli, the team is extremely committed and excited for this upcoming season. 

“We went into last season not knowing what our record was going to look like, but we worked twice as hard, and left the season with a record-breaking team,” Kothapalli said. “This season we have a challenging schedule ahead of us, but I know that these girls are more than motivated to constantly be better versions of themselves on and off the court.”

This year’s team has already created strong relationships with one another. Returning players have been a key factor in helping underclassmen who are experiencing their first season on the team.

“So far, my experience on the tennis team has been awesome,” freshman Olivia Armstrong said, “Everybody has been so welcoming and very sweet. My teammates have helped me improve by telling me skills that I could work on to help me become a better tennis player.”

Senior Captain Nadia Nuzzo (Photo courtesy yearbookavenue.com)

By Alexandra Oliveira – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law girls lacrosse team is looking forward to the upcoming season.

Head Coach Chloe Oliver said Law’s senior captains – Natalie Pank, Nadia Nuzzo, and Mackenzie Forsythe – have set the tone so far.

“They exude warmth and belief in their underclassmen,” Oliver said. “I have no doubt these captains will lead our team to our version of success this year.”

The team is also excited to participate in the annual Morgan’s Message Game dedicated to eliminating the stigma around mental health within the student-athlete community. Pank described the event’s importance and why people should look out for it.

“It’s a great opportunity to support the cause and spread awareness on what it all represents,” Pank said.

The team has been putting in hard work preparing for the season.

“We’re coming off a great winter training and the team is excited to put their skills to work,” Junior Avery Oliveira said.

Oliver shared her expectations for the team for this season.

“I expect this season to be filled with hard work and fun,” Oliver said. “Our 2026 mantra is ‘Hustle and Heart’ and our girls have hit the ground running with their commitment to the team.”

New members of the team are also ready to start the season.

“I’m most excited for bonding with the team and playing in games,” freshman Brynne Maida said.

Manager August Oliveira said the team has excellent chemistry so far.

“Everyone is so kind and supportive to each other and it’s overall such a great atmosphere to be around,” Oliveira said.

(Photo courtesy @shotbyben)

By Eason Dong – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law boys lacrosse team is preparing for its 2026 season.

The Lawmen have set lofty goals, including making the CIAC State Tournament.

“I think the overall goal is to make the playoffs; it would be a big accomplishment for our team,” Junior Captain Alex Konlian said.

Law lost 12 players from last year’s team, including the entire defense and its leading scorer, Evan Nash. 

“We will rely heavily on many of our main contributors on offense, including Senior Captains Thomas Lapham and Roman Belbita, Junior Captain Alex Konlian, and rising Junior,Henry Smith,” Head Coach Frank Skawinski said “On defense, we’re lucky to be led by 3-year varsity starting goalie Walat Balu as well as key returning defenders Charles Gombrewicz and Benjamin White. Eli Fernandez will also play a massive role as a two-way midfielder.”

One of the mantras this year for the Lawmen is to “try hard’. This year, fans can expect the Lawmen to put in max effort.

“We don’t give up if a play goes wrong, and you can expect 100 percent effort the whole time,” Belbita said.

The Lawmen have put in a lot of effort in the offseason trying to build on last year’s record of 5-11.

“We did a lot of offseason work this season, including lifting, wall ball, and summer practices,” Smith said. “ It helped us improve our strength, stick skills, and overall chemistry as a team.”

The Lawmen are not letting the loss of many players from last year affect them. As Skawinski and his staff will continue to develop the younger players and help the older players become leaders.

“Don’t worry about what is lost – understand that we need to move forward with who we have and continue to grow,” Skawinski said. “This year’s seniors have big shoes to fill.”

The team’s seniors plan on stepping up and leading the way.

“(The seniors) welcomed me very well and they led the team with no bias helping all new players know what they’re doing in practice and just making us all close and together,” freshman Jackson Lapham said.

This year, fans can expect this team to go to their limits no matter what team they are playing.

“Fans can expect to see the team go full throttle and not back down in tough situations,” Belbita said.

The Law indoor track teams recently finished their winter seasons. (Photo courtesy Reid Moulton)

By Ryan Woods & Zachary Hyatt – Staff Reporter

After months of hard practices and competitive meets, the Law indoor track team wrapped up a strong season.

Throughout the winter, runners, jumpers, and throwers worked to improve their performances and compete against other schools, making the season a successful one for the team.

All of this hard work paid off for many track members, including junior Talia Hagan who won the Class M title in the 300M.

“The biggest highlight of my season was definitely winning States,” Hagan said.

Winning states is never easy. There are always struggles to make it to the top and that is exactly what happened with Hagan.

“During this season, running indoors everyday was probably the biggest challenge with the hard floors,” Hagan said. “After States, to train for State Opens, I practiced at the indoor track at Bethel.”

Senior Avery Moulton was also a standout this season as she broke her own school record in the 600M. The girls SMR relay team finished 3rd at SCCs and the girls 4×200 relay team placed 5th at SCCs.

On the boys side, senior David Guery had a solid season in long jump.

“(My favorite meet was) the Bethel Invitational,” Guery said. “I believe it was a great meet for me even though I faulted my best jump it felt amazing competing at that meet.”

This indoor track team was young overall but featured several talented underclassmen, including sophomore Reid Moulton.

“One thing I learned from this season that will help me next season is my starts in short distance races, which were a problem for me the whole season,” Moulton said. “Hopefully with more practice, I’ll be able to get out faster.”

Junior Talia Hagan was the 300M champion at the Class M State Tournament. (Photo courtesy Talia Hagan)

By Kendall Upchurch – Staff Reporter

Law junior indoor track athlete Talia Hagan continued to stride towards success this winter. 

Hagan won the Class M State Championship in the 300M and broke her own school record in the 300M four  different times this season. In the State Championship meet, she placed first with a time of 41.95. 

“Its amazing,” Hagan said. “I’m glad everything paid off, and I’m very excited for next season.”

Hagan thrives under pressure, as shown by her PR of over a second to help her win the race.

She also supports her teammates during meets with motivation and positivity. 

“My expectations for the athletes on the team start with effort and accountability, expecting them to show up prepared and ready to give their best every day,” Head Coach Mr. Gaines said. “I also expect them to respect their teammates.”

Hagan has a routine to prepare herself for each meet. 

“Sleeping well, eating well, icing, heating, and stretching are all really important, but also mentally envisioning my race and writing down my goals is a big part of it,” Hagan said. 

Hagan’s teammates were excited to see all of her success this season. 

“A moment this season that stands out was after she won States because of how hard she worked all season to get there,” junior Emily Vella said.

Hagan had many supporters throughout the season. 

“My friends and family who came and supported me made a huge difference,” Hagan said. “And of course, my coaches that I knew would be proud of me either way, no matter how I raced.”

The Law Cheer team won the SCC Championship. (Photo courtesy Law Cheer)

By Logan Mullarkey – Staff Reporter

After a season full of hard work and determination, the Jonathan Law Cheer recently won the SCC Co-Ed Championship.

After not placing at any competitions last season, Law collected several medals this winter, including the SCC title with a score of 72.15. 

Seniors Charlotte Baldieri, Jordyn Torres, and Mackenzie Forsythe were named All-SCC, and senior Isla Concepcion, junior Cara Mikoliczyk, and freshman Sophia Kiluk were named SCC Rising Stars. Law’s JV Cheer team took second place overall at SCCs.

“This year our team earned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place titles as well as having athletes earn All-SCC and All-State titles,” Senior Captain Charlotte Baldieri said. “To us, these achievements mean so much since last year our team did not place at any competitions. Our team morale has definitely been boosted because of it.”

The team’s improvement did not happen overnight. It came from consistent practice, focus, and strong teamwork throughout the season. Trust played a major role in their success, especially when performing advanced stunts that require full confidence in teammates.

“We build trust when performing difficult stunts by doing drills and having tight bonds as teammates,” Forsythe explained.

Head coach Morgan Colombo said that trust is what makes everything come together during competition.

“When the athletes truly believe in each other, it shows on the mat,” Colombo said. “That confidence is what allows them to perform at their best.”

The Jonathan Law gymnastics team finished 7th at States. (Photo courtesy Maria Cianciullo)

By Delaney Morrin – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law gymnastics team recently concluded a successful season by placing in the Top 10 at States.

Throughout the gymnastics season, the girls worked together to reach personal goals and goals as a team.

Due to their hard work and dedication, the team placed 7th with a score of 120 at States. By working as a team, the girls were able to bond and create friendships, even in this individual style sport.

The team captains, Hailey Zapata, Jordyn Fisher, Sam Matist, and Anna Uruchida, helped lead the team and collaborate with teammates to help them succeed. 

“The team was able to improve throughout the season by working together,” SZapata said. “This was shown either by helping each other with routines or helping out with running meets.”

Head Coach Mr. Simon and Assistant Coach Ms. Loch were key components to success for the team. This was Coach Loch’s first year as an assistant coach for the gymnastics team. Loch is also the head coach of the Law volleyball team and a teacher of Algebra II and AP Statistics.

“Ms. Loch, helped make many routines and just add in little things from reading the rules in the book,” Matist said.

With help from their coaches and teammates, Matist and freshman Ella Nora Nelly made the All-SCC team this season. The rest of the gymnastics team played a big part in encouraging and supporting Matist and Nelly through their success.

“Making All-SCC was a fun experience because at first I didn’t know what it meant, but finding out that it meant that I was one of the top gymnasts was incredible,” Nelly said. “I was very proud of myself, Sam, and my team for supporting me.”

Gymnasts were able to make personal bests and achievements throughout the season. Freshman Camryn Pacelli and Uruchida got the opportunity to compete in the State Open meet in late February. Pacelli competed in vault and Uruchida competed in bars.

The coaches were extremely grateful and proud to have been able to watch the girls improve and grow by helping one another.

“Throughout the season, girls earned personal best scores and made states,” Loch said. “It’s interesting to see how the team comes together even though it’s an individual sport.”

Over the years, Simon has watched many gymnasts grow through hard work and determination. Since the team is made up of many different gymnastics levels, the girls put effort into working with each other and individually. Their work together was reflected in their scores and achievements this season.

“The girls worked together to push each other and accomplish personal best scores throughout the season.” Simon said.

Junior Emily Vella (Photo courtesy Emily Vella)

By Emma Bonanno – Staff Reporter

Law junior Emily Vella recently announced her commitment to play Division I soccer at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut.  

Vella ultimately chose Sacred Heart because it offered her the right balance of athletics and academics. 

“I ultimately committed to SHU because of their very strong nursing program and also their soccer program is excellent,” Vella said. “I felt a good connection to the school and coaches as well.”

Vella has been a member of the varsity soccer team for the past three years. Head Coach Mrs. Francisco described Vella as a great leader on the field. 

“As a junior, Emily is relatable and friendly to all of her teammates.,” Franciso said. “She is very inclusive and a positive influence on them.” 

Freshman Kendall Upchurch agreed that Vella is a great influence and leader on the field. 

“What makes Emily stand out as a leader is how competitive she is,” Upchurch said. “In scrimmages or games it was always fun playing with someone who is so competitive who is striving to win.”

Francisco said she is eager to see Vella continue to grow as a leader. in her final season at Law   

 “She works hard at practice and in games,” Francisco said. “I look forward to seeing her continue on building her leadership skills throughout the rest of her time at Law.”

The recruiting process wasn’t easy for Vella and she attended many showcases and camps.

“I went to multiple showcases with my club team like SUSA and FC Stars.,” Vella said. “I also attended a few camps including Fairfield, Quinnipiac, SHU, URI, and UConn.”

Next year Vella will be a senior and will continue to be a role model for many of the players in the program. 

“Having an athlete play at the collegiate level is such an incredible feat,” Francsisco said. “We have had multiple Law girls soccer players reach all levels – from intramural and club teams to Division I and it is always a positive influence on the younger players.”

While this process wasn’t easy, Vella had many friends and family to help support her and reach her goal.

“My friends and family supported me throughout the whole process by constantly encouraging me and helping me stay on top of all the emails I had to send,” Vella said.

The Law girls basketball team finished the season with a record of 9-11. (Photo courtesy @ep.prodz)

By Eason Dong – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law girls basketball team recently finished its winter season with a record of 9-11 and is currently preparing for the CIAC State Tournament.

The Lawmen went through several ups and downs this season, overall exceeding expectations with a new coaching staff and many young players on the team.

“We’ve definitely had highs and lows, but overall, I’m very proud of how this team has played with a majority of them being first-time varsity players,” Head Coach Jacqueline Jozefick said. “I think to everyone on the outside, we definitely exceeded expectations with a new coaching staff and losing s seniors.”

Team members are very proud of the success they have had this season, including a big win against Hamden.

“My favorite win this season was the Hamden game at home,” Junior Captain Sadie Timmeny said. “We played them twice in a row, which made it even more exciting.”

Sophomore Emma Bonanno said the team never gave up and kept persevering through the challenges.

“From start to finish, our season has had some challenges, but we kept improving,” Bonanno said.

The Lawmen did not let one loss define who they were as a team. Instead of having a negative mindset, they changed it into a way to use it to grow and learn.

“We looked inward and changed our mindsets,” Jozefick said. ”One game, one performance does not decide how our season goes.”

This team was full of up-and-coming players that have a great bond and chemistry together, which will definitely help this team going forward.

“We have a good team bond and team chemistry, and we all share the same goals,” junior Maddy Bonanno said.

This season has taught this young team many lessons that carry into next season.

“Always listen to your coach, whether you like it or not, be a team player, without that, then the team fails,” freshman Kendall Upchurch said. “It’s a team sport; you all have to work together to win.”

Looking forward, this young team of Lawmen has the potential to shock the state next year as most of the starters will be returning.

“We have a pretty young team, so I think the chemistry will carry over and into the next year,” Timmeny said.

With the 2025-2026 season coming to a close, Law has proven itself at developing players at a young age.

“Although our season is not over yet, what I want everyone to take away from the season is that every single one of these girls have grown not only as basketball players but as young women,” Jozefick said.