By Reid Moulton – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law football team has started their season 5-2 and has made a real statement in the SCC.

Law started their season with a 41-14 loss to Brookfield, but then went on a four-game winning streak following the loss. After a loss to Hamden, Law took down New Fairfield last weekend by a score of 28-6.

As the Lawmen start to finish the regular season, they currently stand fifth in Class M, and hope to continue this magical season with a playoff berth.

“What is making the team successful is the same thing that has made for any successful Law football team for six and a half decades – tough players choosing to sacrifice for the common good,” Haley said. “Like most teams, the biggest opportunity for a leap forward is from Week 1 to Week 2. The team evolved from that point forward to hang tough and outlast Notre Dame, which set a trajectory for the season. Last year, an opening loss to Barlow followed by a loss to West Haven set a different trajectory. “

Junior Captain Nick Cosmas leads the team in tackles per game (9), interceptions (5), and sacks (5). Cosmas has made a big impact with the defense, helping them win in close games.

“The team has evolved through a lot of studying and hard working practices,” Cosmas said. “The work efficiency we have and the knowledge we have to go against teams is unmatched around the state, we feel more prepared for games then ever.”

Sophomore quarterback Matt Witteman has also come up big for Law in close games, including scoring the game-winning touchdown against Amity to help the Lawmen win 15-14.

“This team is really special,” Witteman said. “With everyone being able to contribute to the team, it helps us win games, and is a real reason why this team is successful. Everyone has started to know their role and everyone knows the connections they have with each other.”

Senior safety Connor Woods also plays a big role in the Lawmen defense, helping the defensive pass game and allowing minimum points a game in the air.

“I think the team has evolved a lot,” Woods said. “We did not have a lot of confidence coming into the season, but now, the way we play, and the way we are coached, we know we can beat anyone. We are very well coached and everyone is bought in, we all want the same thing, to make it to the state playoffs.”

Junior center Jack Lefevre is the leader of the offensive line and contributes by leading the line and helping Witteman get the ball off.

“I think that all of us believe in each other, offense believes in the defense, defense believes in the offense, and we have chemistry to be a good, successful football team,” Lefevre said. “I think we evolved by just gaining experience as a team. We’re a young group and as we get more experience, we get better.”