By Fiorella Gargiulo – Social Media Editor

The Jonathan Law football team is drawing up game plans and getting ready to face the Lyman Hall Trojans in its season opener on September 12 at 6:30 p.m. 

Last season, Law ended the regular season 6-4, culminating a 3-0 win on Thanksgiving against rival Foran. 

“There are many things that are important to focus on this season such as preparing our players to be in the best position possible and have them prepared for Friday nights but the most important thing I focus on is having our players represent the black and gold proudly in school, in the community, at home, and on the field,” Head Coach Ryan Pearson said.

Returning Senior Captain and Linebacker Nicholas Cosmas is excited and ready to lead the team once again.

“I want to work on the competitiveness of our team,” Cosmas said. “We have a tough schedule, and I want our guys to step up the competitiveness so we can compete with these tough teams.”

Junior Matthew Witteman plans on guiding the team, both as captain and as starting quarterback.

“As a quarterback, one of the most important things is being on the same page as all of your wide receivers,” Witteman said. “As captain, I want to help lead our team to a successful season.”

After being bested 48-13 at Brookfield in the State Tournament last year, the team is dedicated to keeping focus and demonstrating all the work that has been put into the offseason.

“I plan on trying to be the best leader I can, trying to push everyone to their max, and just trying to have as much fun as we can so my last year as a senior can be a good, fun year, and it starts with Cosmas, Witteman, and me leading,” Senior Captain and right guard Jack Lefevre said. 

This season, Law will host Xavier, Killingly, Branford, East Haven, and Hamden.

The annual Thanksgiving game will take place at Foran, where Law plans on keeping the Thanksgiving Trophy at Law for the 5th year in a row. 

“I think we’re going to have to watch lots a film on them,” sophomore wide receiver Reid Moulton said. “I think we also need to focus during practice in the two weeks preparing, and I think we also need to prepare mentally.”