By Logan Thomas – Staff Reporter

Senior Cam Upchurch has greatly impacted Jonathan Law’s fall and winter sports during his high school career.

The Law football team has started their season with a 2-1 record with wins against Notre Dame-West Haven and RHAM and a loss to Brookfield. Upchurch had an interception helping the team earn the victory over Notre Dame and made huge plays to stop Notre Dame’s offense.

Upchurch said he could not wait to start playing football at Law once he arrived. 

“I started playing when I came into Law as a freshman when all my friends were playing and I always wanted to play as well,” Upchurch said. 

To make Law football a better team, Upchurch’s goal is to make huge plays when they are needed. He tries to put his heart into his defense to stop the opposing team.

“He is an upperclassman on our team that is very respected,” sophomore quarterback Matthew Witteman said.

Upchurch’s hard work has paid off so far in the football season. 

“He does his role and listens to what he has to do and that makes him make plays,” senior Michael Merchant said. “He works hard on and off the field during practice and helps us push each other.”

This football season, Upchurch’s goal is to make states and win as many games as possible.

After football season is over, his attention turns to basketball. Two years ago, Upchurch helped the Law basketball team qualify for the State Tournament.

“I think most noticeably, Cameron’s level of confidence not only in himself but in his teammates has skyrocketed during his years at Jonathan Law playing hoops,” Assistant Coach Mr. McPartland said. “This not only positively impacts our team on the court, but also positively impacts his work in school as he has grown into a leader that our younger guys look up to and follow, and we’re proud to have him represent us as one of our captains.”

Teammates said that Upchurch is a very skilled basketball player due to his shooting and driving ability. His goal for the basketball team this season is to bring them back to States.