By Jordyn Wirth – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law wrestling team enters the winter season motivated to succeed.

The Lawmen lost their first match against Branford on December 12, although they picked up six individual wins.

Their second match was a tournament at Ludlowe where they placed sixth out of 15 teams.

“We wrestled really tough and we had some young guys wrestle better than expected so we hope to continue that throughout the season,” assistant coach Mr. Ruzbarsky said.

Senior captain Aisaiah Rodriguez placed first in the tournament at Ludlowe and is eager to continue his season in that direction.

“I have a lot of things to work on but it’s gonna be a really good season with the team,” Rodriguez said.

Senior captain Shane McCourt also placed first at the tournament and has optimistic views for the team this season.

“The first match was good but I still need to work on some moves,” McCourt said. “Aisaiah and I just need to keep pushing each other in the gym to get better.”

Sophomore Cody Malin placed fourth in the tournament for his weight class and hopes to only focus on going up from there.

“I hope to eat better and to condition more to place better at states than last year,” Malin said.

Freshman Dylan Benedetti is excited to continue his first season of high school wrestling.

“It’s interesting; I have learned a lot of new things that will help me get better,” Benedetti said.

The Lawmen next compete in the Sacham Duals at RHAM High School on December 22. They will then compete in the Joe Beler Duals at Law on December 29 and face rival Foran on January 2.