By Truman Martin – Entertainment Editor

The Jonathan Law wrestling team recently finished their regular season with a record of 14-13.

Since then, the teams’ postseason run has also come to a close following SCCs, Class M States, and State Opens.

On February 11, the Lawmen traveled to Branford High school for the SCC Tournament. Everyone battled on the mat and the team had one placement – junior Zack Sulkis, who took fourth place at heavyweight.

Sulkis was the only Lawmen to get a first round bye at the #3 seed in tournament in a very competitive bracket, finishing with a pin in under a minute against East Haven and a come-from-behind pin on Guilford. 

“I had mixed feelings about the placement,” Sulkis said. “I was the three seed and finished fourth which was the biggest thing eating at me as well as how I didn’t get on the podium and finished lower then how I was ranked, I knew it would be a tough bracket and I’m proud of my wins especially the come from behind headlock to a pin on guilford but the losses I took were the only thing on my mind for the rest of the weekend.” 

The following week, Law hosted the Class M state tournament with 28 teams present over the long weekend. The Lawmen put in a great effort with two wrestlers, Brayden Hancock and Brayden McCourt, qualifying for the State Open tournament. 

On the girls side, Megan Velasquez, Sophia Abbaspour, Mackenzie Nichols, and Marissa Wargo competed in the Girls State Championships.

“I’m really proud of how the team did this year,” assistant coach Mr. Ruzbarsky said. 

Law’s wrestlers are already setting their sights on next season.

“I’m happy with how I did this season overall although I’m pretty mad that I missed states by a match.” sophomore Will Smith said. “Next year, I have no excuse not to qualify.”