SWAMPSCOTT — Another season has come and gone for Swampscott’s girls soccer team. With the season wrapping up Monday, the Big Blue checked out with a 6-7-5 record.

If you ask second-year coach Jaymie Caponigro, there are lots of positives to take away – plus room to grow.

“I think, like any team, we faced some challenges along the way, but we had a lot of little moments, too, that were worth celebrating,” she said. “And great victories, so our main takeaway from this season is to build off those great things we did have, but also have those learning lessons from games we did fall short in this season.”

Despite finishing one game below .500, Swampscott still finished with a No. 32 ranking in a competitive, 68-team Division 3.

“We played a really strong conference and had a lot of competitive non-conference games this season, so I think continuing to challenge ourselves and pushing ourselves to obtain that next level of soccer was a challenge that we really wanted to take on this season,” Caponigro said. “I think it’s just knowing that we have the potential to play with anyone and that the potential in this program is limitless, as long as we work hard and put that work in.”

With only three seniors graduating, look for the Big Blue to be fighting for state tournament position again next season.

“Our main grades that we do have large numbers from are our freshmen and sophomores… we kind of saw them shine into their own this season, so from that (sophomore) class, we had great performances from everyone,” Caponigro said. “I think if you look at the statsheet, you have Greta Siefken who played very well for us throughout the season in a defensive role, but still found a way to find the back of the net.”

Contributions came from up and down the roster this fall.

“Another defender is Cecilia Tripp, who stepped up in the back and really helped communicate. We have Lyla Rogers, who helped us up top, as well as Jane Raymond and Valentine Park in the midfield,” Caponigro said. “We had a couple of sophomores, too, like Jennifer Sanchez Muniz, who came up on varsity and played consistently for us, and our goalie Eve Byrne. I’m really excited to see those players continue to grow.”

Despite being just three days into the offseason, when asked about some early goals for next fall, Caponigro was quick to respond.

“Our goals don’t necessarily change,” she said. “We obviously want to win and compete, but I think finding more consistent ways to play our style of soccer and creating that winning mentality – and environment – are goals we always talk about and want to continue to have in this program.”

Owen Finn is a student at Endicott College studying journalism