By Nick Owens – Sports Editor

After a rebuilding year last season, the Jonathan Law baseball team is hoping to bounce back this spring.

With nine returning seniors and a young core right behind, senior captains Nate Merchant, David Flynn, Dillon LaRoche, and Conor Creane are excited to get back on the field.

“Last year we had a bad year because we were rebuilding,” Merchant said. “ his year I think we can win half our games and make a run for states.”

Members of the team believe this year feels different than any year in the past.

“Last year we didn’t have that much leadership,” LaRoche said. “This year we turned things around and the vibe and the attitude around the program has really changed this year.”

The team’s main goal this year is to make states.

“We’re definitely looking to go for that states this year and were looking to make a big impact in it,” senior Matt Boath said. “We got a lot of players that are hungry for a win.”

Creane says the defense and the pitching rotation will see an upgrade this season.

“Our defense is a lot better so it’s easier to get outs,” Creane said. “This year we have a pitching rotation of all seniors compared to last years all juniors.”

Senior Carl Maxwell said the team has put more emphasis on the hitting in practice this year.

“I know this year we spent a lot more time focusing on hitting in practice,” Maxwell said. “We spent a lot of time in the cages and working with the coaching staff I think that’s going to be the biggest difference this year.”

The Lawmen opened their season with a 2-0 win over North Haven on March 31. They  have 12 games remaining in the month of April and then they begin the final run at states starting May 2 against East Haven.