By Chloe Edmonds – Staff Reporter

The Law football team this year is being led by three captains, including junior Evan Nash.

Nash said he was excited and honored to be named captain.

“When announced as a captain, in my eyes, no one was upset or thought there was a better choice,” Nash said. “And if there was a better choice, I wouldn’t be in the position I am today as one of the three Season 62 Jonathan Law football captains.”

Nash, as well as the other captains, has been showing great leadership skills since the season began last month. 

“Evan is a good leader,” junior Michael Merchant said. “He works extremely hard to help the team be the best versions of ourselves.”

Nash has been extremely helpful and welcoming to the incoming freshmen and new players.

“He has welcomed me into the team and made me truly feel welcome,” freshman Logan Mullarkey said. 

After the team lost its first two games of the season, Nash knew he needed to step up. The Lawmen responded in their third game, beating Amity at home 51-20. They followed that win up with a 42-6 win over Wilbur Cross.

“I think Evan is a great leader on and off the field,” senior co-captain JT Nelly said. “I think he leads by example and I think he is a role model everywhere.”

Nash has been described as helpful, hardworking, a leader, athletic and an overall friendly person. He is a supportive person who is always there for people when they need him.

“I think Evan’s best characteristics as captain are that he is always there for everyone and he keeps everyone in check and makes sure they stay locked in on what’s going on,” Merchant said.

Nash said he is continuing to work on his weaknesses, including getting too emotional over the game.

“I can let my emotions come through and show,” Nash said. “If we are having a bad game or me and the offense isn’t thriving I could become unmotivated and start to play at a lower level that I’m capable of and expected to play at.”

Nash, a lineman, is also adept at turning a potential disadvantage on the field into an advantage.

“Some people may say that my height is a disadvantage but in some instances it’s an advantage,” Nash said. “Because I’m 5’9”, I’m able to get under the taller opponents and block better and as a result start winning more games and have a positive year.”