The girls’ soccer team has clinched a playoff spot and the future looks bright for the senior-heavy squad.

Recently winning a game against Nipmuc, the team has rightfully earned a place in the postseason where they have high hopes for a similar outcome, if not better, than last year.

“We are focusing on going out of regular season strong, because once playoffs start anything can happen, and we have to be playing at our highest level,” senior captain Meagan Stassi said. “Going into playoffs with a good mentality to win and to be successful is something that our team definitely has.”

After going to state finals last year, the team, led by 15 seniors, stands proudly behind their current record of 11-3-3.

“Since our team has a lot of upperclassmen, one of our stronger assets is that we have good leadership,” Stassi said. “We all do our best to support one another and help each other on and off the field.”

Some of the seniors have been playing with each other for ten years, and they want to make their last season the best one yet with each other.

“We, [the seniors] all are so passionate for soccer, and this is our last season, so we have to do everything we can to make it count,” senior captain Kayla Barletta said. “I also have been playing with these girls since I was little, so it is awesome to have come so far with them.”

Coach Scott Taggart has high expectations and hopes for what his team will do this year in the postseason due to strong leadership.

“Some [seniors] have been with the varsity for four seasons and for some it’s their first,” Taggart said. “They are leading our team and program with dedication and heart. I’m proud of each [of] them.”

However, injuries are almost inevitable in all sports, and the team has had its fair share.

Kate Hostage, one of four senior captains, has recently been benched by a sprained ankle. Hostage has solidified a spot on the Syracuse University women’s soccer team, and starts training in June.

“My main priority is my health. If it happens to be that I can’t return this season, so be it,” Hostage said. “I’m confident my team will be able to get it done without me. However I’m hoping to be able to return for playoffs.”

But, according to Coach Taggart, the team has a deep bench, and the injuries aren’t holding the team back from their winning record.

“Injuries are a part of every season unfortunately,” Taggart said. “Team members recognize this and step up filling necessary roles. We don’t focus on anything that is beyond our control.”

With only a couple games left, the team is focusing on finishing off strong.

“We are taking it game by game and working hard everyday to get to where we want to be,” senior captain Zoe Chang said. “We are so excited for post season and can’t wait for what is to come.”