By Harry Fisher – Sports Editor

The Jonathan Law golf team faced a tough spring schedule this season – but finished on an incredible upswing. 

The team practiced hard all season and won matches against Wilbur Cross, East Haven, and Sheehan.  The highlight of the season, though, was winning back the Mayor’s Cup from rival Foran. The team also qualified for the Class M State Tournament. 

And at States on June 4, the team posted its best result of the year. Senior Jaden Archuleta broke the school record with a round of 77, junior Pete Savoie posted the second best round in school history with a 78, senior Patrick Paules-Harrold shot an 83, and senior Tanner Matchett shot an 89 to lead Law to a third place finish.

The golf team was led this season by coaches Mr. Koorejian and Mr. Maurutis, who worked hard to ensure every player made progress and got the opportunity to play. These coaches have been with this program a long time, and know what it takes to compete in the spring New England weather.

Maurutis said the season was full of memorable moments.

“My favorite moment of the season was winning the Mayor’s Cup against Foran as our last match,” Maurutis said. “Having our seniors play well and bring home the trophy was amazing.”

Maurutis said the Lawmen accomplished all of their team goals set before the season.

“Our goals have definitely been accomplished,” Maurutis said. “We had great scores this year, won the Mayor’s Cup, and made the State Tournament.”

Archuleta finished an incredible senior year where he shot in the in the low 40’s consistently and medalled in several matches.

“My favorite moment of the season was probably being able to have a practice round at Great River Country Club,” Archuleta said. “Just for the team it was an amazing time and truly something I will remember after high school.”

Archuleta said he accomplished most of the goals he set for himself at the start of the spring.

“I feel throughout the year I made good growth for myself and I’ve accomplished little goals I set for myself,” Archuleta said.

He added that much of the team’s success this year was due to its chemistry.

“I feel just how close the starting four is a weapon of its own,” Archuleta said. “We have chemistry like no other team has and we truly just have fun with each other out there. Those relationships will be long lasting years after high school.”