By Helen Chizmazia – Social Media Editor

Sophomore point guard Cameron Upchurch is ready to lead the Jonathan Law boys basketball team this winter.

The Lawmen are off to a 3-1 start this season with wins over Cheshire, Pomperaug, and rival Foran. Upchurch said that he and his teammates are excited about how they have played so far, but they also have bigger goals in mind. 

“Some goals I am planning to accomplish are competing for a state championship and getting better as a team,” Upchurch said. 

Upchurch has been on the varsity team since his freshman year.

“I am expecting my teammates to help me get better,” Upchurch said. 

He started up his basketball career in Bridgeport and played there until he moved to Milford in fifth grade. 

“I expect this to be a great season and we expect a better result from last season,” Upchurch said. 

Upchurch also plays football in the fall.

“This season I am most excited about winning games,” Upchurch said. 

Assistant basketball coach Mr. McPartland is also excited about the potential of Upchurch and this year’s team.

“Ultimately, our goal is to be playing at Mohegan Sun in March for a state championship,” McPartland said. “However, for that to happen we have a number of ‘micro-goals’ including qualifying for the state tournament and winning every practice by getting better each and every day both individually and as a team.” 

McPartland has lofty goals for his Upchurch and the rest of the team this season. 

“Their best. Every single day,” McPartland said. “Our expectation never changes – give us your best every single day and we’ll grow together as a team. I’m certain it will be a great time. Wins and losses aside, every year I look forward to working with the boys, watching them grow individually, and growing as a team.”

McPartland hopes his positive attitude will leave the team in a determined mindset. 

“I love coaching, I love basketball, and I love the relationships I have with each student-athlete and coach that is a part of the team,” McPartland said. 

McPartland makes sure he maintains a good relationship with his athletes. 

“Being around the guys and battling with them every day,” McPartland said. “I really look forward to continuing to build the relationships I have with each of them.”

Overall, the Law boys basketball team has big expectations this season. They are ready to fight challenges that are yet to come their way.