Sophie Gilchrist
Sports Editor
Seniors Michaela Figari and Gabby Tringali have achieved their goal of becoming varsity captains, a goal each say she dreamed of since freshman year try-outs.
“When I first tried out for the soccer team, I remember the captains leading the stretches, always being first in line and just being complete leaders,” said Figari. “I’ve wanted to be captain ever since.”
While Figari plays soccer throughout the year, Tringali only plays during the spring season and says she has a harder time getting her soccer touches back although she has to find other ways to stay fit.
“When I’m not playing soccer, I jog almost every day and do Pilates twice a week,” said Tringali. “Constantly trying to keep in shape not only helps me when soccer season comes, but I also tend to think things through the best when I’m on a long jog.”
Tringali attributes her close chemistry with Figari on the soccer field to having known her since kindergarten.
“We both usually play midfield, which I think is a good dynamic because we know each other’s playing styles and can anticipate what the other person is going to do,” said Tringali. “We’ve grown up together so we know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, which makes it easy to communicate on the field.”
“Those two have an amazing amount of chemistry,” said sophomore Elizabeth Leighton. “They somehow manage to find each other on the field for a pass and know how to play with each other.”
Teammates agree Figari and Tringali center and connect the team.
“They are true leaders of the team,” said Leighton. “When the team starts to goof off and we need to focus, Gabby and Michaela are the people that tie the team back together; they keep us focused but amused.”
Tringali says it is going to be strange not playing with Figari and the team after graduation.
“Both Michaela and I have played for Convent since elementary school,” said Tringali. “Many of the people I play with on the school team are my friends from elementary school. It is going to be really weird not playing for Convent next year.”
