By Tim Firla – Entertainment Editor 

The Jonathan Law boys track team is back with high hopes for the 2024 outdoor season.

After a great season last year, the Lawmen are looking to repeat and improve on last year’s results.

Junior captain Brayden Hancock said he has personal goals for himself and the team.

“I want to be the best I can for myself and the team,” Hancock said. “I’m looking forward to our upcoming meet at Branford.” 

In the team’s first meet of the season, DJ Wilder (high jump, long jump, triple jump) and Jack Bretthauer (100M, 200M, 400M) qualified for States in three events. Also qualifying for States were Cam Upchurch (high lump), Joe Richardson (pole vault), JT Nelly (long jump), Dash Gassen (110 HH), Faisal Karzoun (100M, 200M) and Tyson Boehm (javelin).

In Law’s second meet, and first meet on the new home track, the Lawmen defeated Foran and Platt Tech.

Senior Zack Sulkis said he is impressed with the performances so far from the team’s throwers.

“I like the effort I’m seeing out of all the throwers and I love seeing the younger talent develop,” Sulkis said.  “We have freshman throwing close to SCC numbers after two meets and I’m convinced we’re only going to get better from here. I’m just hoping our fat-man relay dominates this year to keep the tradition alive.” 

With the loss of some seniors last year, the Lawmen have been relying on several underclassmen to fill the gaps.

“The team has me all over the place and it’s fun to try new events all the time,” junior Cesar Mendez said. “I enjoy watching other people succeed in their event and watch every player grow.”