By Christian Andriolas – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law’s football team has been continuing to build off the strong start they had to the 2021 season.

The team has a record of 5-2 as of November 1. 

The Lawmen have recorded three straight wins over East Haven, RHAM, and Bethel. All three of these wins were blowouts: 42-7 against East Haven, 40-14 against RHAM, and finally a 48-19 victory over Bethel.

“The team has been able to reach coaches and players expectations so far by studying film improving week by week, and younger players stepping up,” senior running back and captain Lucas Pincus-Coyle said.

A very bright spot for the team has been junior and first year quarterback John Neider. The question looms if teams can catch on to his style, and force Law to change their game plan. 

“The game plan on offense remains the same ‘we take what they give us,’” Coach Haley said. “John is simply one player out of eleven. Any quarterback that runs is generally a conflict for any defense, regardless of who it is.”

The team knows that they are not finished. With a tougher schedule coming up, as the Lawmen play Hamden, Branford, and cross-town rival Foran, they are keeping the same mindset. 

“Our mindset remains the same as at the beginning of the season,” Neider said. “We need to stay focused and take things week by week.” 

The team has had their fair share of adversity, dealing with injuries to key players. 

“Players stepping up in their increased roles has been key,” junior offensive lineman Devin Calvin said. “The replacements for them have performed just as well, if not better.” 

Law wants to extend their season into the playoffs, and are putting their focus into their main points of emphasis to get there.

“The biggest points of emphasis remain the same; continuing to build playable depth; and finding additional contributors inside the roster; and continuing to play sound fundamental football with the level of physicality that we are continuing to work on being known for once again,” Haley said. 

These points have so far been effective for the Lawmen this season, and the team will continue to work and guide them to more success. 

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