By Cesar Mendez and Zack Sulkis – Sports Editor and Social Media Editor-in-Chief

Several Jonathan Law seniors are getting ready to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. 

Over the last few weeks, a number of Law athletes have committed to perform at the next level and are excited for the challenge. 

Senior Caden Simpson will be running Division I track at Monmouth University next year. She holds multiple records at Law including the 110M hurdles and the 300M hurdles. 

“I feel really fortunate to run on a collegiate level,” Simpson said. “I worked hard to get where I am and being able to continue doing what I love in college is exciting and nerve-racking.”

Senior JT Nelly will be playing football at the Naval Academy Prep School for one year and then playing at the Coast Guard Academy for the next four years. Nelly was a captain of Law’s football team and is a captain for the track team. 

“It feels great to be able to compete at the next level,” Nelly said. “I am doing a lot to prepare myself such as working out and going to the field often, and making sure my grades are still high for the end of the year transcript. Track is helping with my preparation and keeping me explosive as I gain weight and muscle.” 

Senior Jack Bretthauer will be running Division I track at Iona University. Bretthauer is a captain of Law’s track team. 

“I am looking forward to the high level I will be able to compete at along with the new resources and tools I will gain access to as I continue to collegiate track,” Bretthauer said. 

Senior Eliot Melgar will be playing soccer at Eastern Connecticut State University. Melgar was a captain of the Law soccer team and led the team in goals scored last season.

“I’m most looking forward to getting to play the sport I enjoy and to improve by challenging myself with harder opposition to improve my own skillset,” Melgar said. “I also look forward to playing in games and helping my team be successful.”

Senior Bobby Black also recently announced that he will be playing baseball at Western New England University next year. 

“I look forward to playing the sport I love and to continue to compete and win with new teammates,” Black said.