By Tanner Matchett – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law football team is off to a strong start in the 2022 season. 

The team has wins against East Lyme, Bethel and Bassick and Branford. The team has been led by senior quarterback John Neider and senior linebacker Jack Sellmen. 

“Being 4-0 just comes along with all the hard work we have put in the offseason,” Neider said. “The major difference between this year’s team compared to past years is how much everyone has invested into getting better in the offseason.”

Captains Neider and Sellmen provide great examples for the team, keeping their heads high and pushing them to be the best they can. 

“They have been guiding our team and have been keeping us in check,” sophomore Michael Merchant said. “We have pasta parties on Thursdays before game day and we just go over our plays.” 

The team has performed to a high level, scoring points in bunches in their four wins so far this season. They have scored over 40 points in all four games this season (46-0, 48-0, 49-7, and 45-21). 

“We have to stay consistent by keeping each other up and staying confident,” junior wide receiver Michael Neider said. “We are all confident and trust each other which is the most important thing.” 

The Lawmen have seven games left in the season with games against Lyman Hall, Guilford, Stratford, Sheehan, East Haven and their cross-town rivals Foran on Thanksgiving. 

The team has a bye week upcoming and will take time to recover and get ready for its next game, and a chance to go 5-0.