By Cora Aitkenhead – Staff Reporter

Freshmen Zach Hyatt and Ryan Woods have already made their mark on the Law varsity football this season. 

Hyatt and Woods start on the varsity team as offensive linemen, where their job is to protect the quarterback from the onslaught of defensive players. The boys have nicely adjusted to the team atmosphere and are loving their time with the Law football team. 

“My favorite thing about playing at law has been the relationships I have made with some of my teammates and also waking down that hill on a Friday night during a home game it will be a feeling I will never get over,” Woods said. 

Zach too is proud to be a part of the Law community and represent the school and team on and off the field. 

“My favorite thing about playing for law is the team and coaches were like a family and we fought sometimes but at the end of the day were all there for eachother,” Hyatt said. “Kind of like when we lose people say we suck but when we win they party alongside us.”

Head Coach Chris Haley is pleased with the effort the boys have put in and is ready to see how they grow and fulfill their positions for the rest of the season and future seasons to come. 

“They’ve taken well to it, and continue to improve each week,” Haley said. “There’s been a lot of building the airplane while we fly it this year, but things seem to be settling down as we approach the late season.”

As a freshman on varsity, Ryan has the privilege to play with his older brother, senior defensive back Connor Woods.

“Knowing it’s my only year with him I am trying to cherish every minute,” Connor Woods said. “But I know next year he will be very well-seasoned and be able to play a big role in their season next year.”

Both Zach and Ryan have been playing football for a long time; however, since beginning to play together, they have found a new passion in the game, and are able to face the struggles of adjusting to high school football, not alone, but with a friend alongside them. 

“This is my seventh year playing football but only my second year playing with Ryan,” Hyatt said. “My favorite thing about playing with Ryan is the chemistry we have and that it’s comforting to know there’s another freshman on varsity so it feels like I’m not alone.”

As far as pre-game rituals go, Hyatt trusts a meal of chicken, rice, and broccoli. Ryan, however, instead of sharing a pre-game ritual, shared a lighthearted team tradition. 

“I have no pre-game rituals but there is a team celebration which is if we have a big win at home we go to our locker room and turn on the speaker and play ‘Heaven Is A Place On Earth’ by Melinda Carlyle,” Ryan Woods said. 

The Law football team is currently 5-2 and has three games left in their regular season. 

“This year has been another rung on the ladder for the program,” Haley said. “Last season was the first step in playing against a respectable schedule; this year, we’ve seen the same, handled ourselves better in situations, and continued to punch above our weight.”

Law’s next home game will take place on November 15 at 7 p.m. against Shelton.