By Vaughn Kraynak – Staff Reporter

The Law boys cross country season recently wrapped up their season on Saturday, October 26, at the Cross Country State Championship. 

The championship took place at Wickham Park in Manchester, CT. Head Coach Mr. Beler said he was proud of how the team competed at States – and all season long.

“Our team’s strength was our constant improvement,” Beler said. “The majority of our team improved meet by meet.”

Beler prides himself on a team that shows they have what it takes to be serious competitors at the State Championship.

“At States, a combination of how much everybody improved,” Beler said. “But most importantly, my captain Harry Fisher ran his PR at States.”

Guiding the team alongside Fisher was Senior Captain Ryan Chay.

“I try my best to embody the greatest traits of a captain to carry on the old way,” Chay said. “After practice as an underclassmen, I’d have to wait a long time for my ride to pick me up, so as a captain I made it known that anyone could ask me for a ride.”

Teammates said that Chay has represented what it means to be a captain and what it means to be a Lawman. 

“In terms of my biggest strength, I think it was helping make possible cherishable memories among the underclassmen and helping them bond,” Chay said. “In terms of the team’s greatest strength, it was automatic acceptance. 

The boys cross country team accepted all new teammates with open arms, including the only new freshman, Aaryan Doshi.

“My biggest improvement this season was my 5K time,” Doshi said. “I started out with 28 minute runs and made it down to 22 minute runs by the end of the year.”

Doshi proved himself on the course, running a new PR by over two minutes at the SCC Championships.

“My favorite moment during the season was running my PR,” Doshi said. “It felt awesome hearing everybody around me cheering me on.”

Sophomore Pierce Marini also made a name for himself this season, finding himself running alongside the seniors at the varsity level.

“Coach Beler has helped me succeed with his thought-out practices,” Marini said. “He sets something up to prepare us for every situation.”

Marini plans on improving himself even more next season as well as helping his teammates. 

“I improved myself most on my pacing while running this season,” Marini said. 

Sophomore Eli Bludevich began his first season as a member of the XC team this year.

“I plan on improving by running everyday,” Bludevich said. “Increasing my distance will help me achieve my goals.”