A Building Season

BY RAGHAV PATEL OF JERECHO editors@antonnews.com

The Jericho girls varsity soccer team experienced a challenging yet competitive season.

According to co-captain Samantha Schroeder, although the team had a losing record for the majority of the season, the team worked hard and learned from every game. “Even though we had lost a majority of our games, we didn’t let that change our mindset and continued to try and improve how well we play together and individually.”

After many crucial players from the class of 2022 graduated, the varsity team took on some exceptional freshmen to fill the gaps. Although many of the team’s starters graduated last spring, the team still had many significant players.

Team co-captain and junior Jillian Baskind served a key role for the team. Despite only scoring two goals throughout the season she was an important member beyond, we have to provide the products.”

Dr. Finlay feels strongly about the need for dispensers in all-gender bathrooms. She said, “Some people who don’t identify as female may still get periods, and they may not feel comfortable going into a women’s bathroom. Therefore this makes the option available to all.”

Following communication between Head Custodian Sean Reid and Dr. Finlay, a feminine product dispenser was finally installed in the all-gender bathroom, and at the time of this report’s publication all product dispensers were filled.

The sentiments of sophomore Ava K. speak volumes for many people who have periods. “I’m very happy that the feminine product dispensers are full because now I feel more secure when I go to the bathroom. If I don’t have anything on me, there’s products in the bathroom,” she said.

Unfortunately, destruction of dispensers has become an issue. When dispensers were filled with the proper products, some people mishandled them.

—Submitted by JerEcho of defense and midfield and did her best to guide the team’s positioning. Jillian said, “The team was very close and we played well together. We did have some struggles, but overall I think we had a good season for us.”

The third of three co-captains and defensive player Sophia Kalamotousakis felt that the team didn’t perform as well as she had hoped. She said, “We tried very hard. It was a building season.”

Sophomore and goalie Ava Kalogianis was another crucial member of the team’s defense. She completed the season with 130 saves, the second most in the conference.

The girls wrapped up the season with 1 win of 12 league games and 3 wins of 3 non-league games for a total of 4 wins of 15 games. They look forward to next year as when the team will continue its growth and development.

—Submitted by JerEcho