By Joey Amaro – Staff Reporter

Law quarterback and Junior Captain Matthew Witteman is looking to lead the Lawman to the postseason.

Witteman has set two goals for the season that he is on his way to achieve. 

“My goals for the season are to make playoffs and go All-State,” Witteman said

In the offseason, Witteman worked hard on his leadership skills and that got him to become captain. 

“I worked pretty hard to become a captain,” Witteman said. “I did it by leading the underclassmen, being a good role model, and showing them what it means to be a Lawman.” 

New Law Head Coach Ryan Pearson praised Witteman for his leadership skills. 

“Matt does a great job leading the team that’s why he was named a captain as a junior,” Pearson said. “Matt leads by example and is not scared to be vocal and demand the most out of his teammates.” 

Witteman has led the Lawmen to a 2-0 record so far this season. Witteman has thrown for 473 yards and two touchdown and rushed for 262 yard and four touchdowns in the first two games of the season. 

“Matt understands the game so well and has taken a jump mentally and physically this year which has shown on the field through the first two games,” Pearson said. 

Fellow Captain Nick Cosmas said Witteman has stepped up as a leader. 

“Matt as a captain is great – he knows how to take charge and knows how to lead our team even when we are down,” Cosmas said. 

Senior Brian Gonzalez is impressed with Witteman’s focus on and off the field. 

“He’s always focused on one thing on the field and thats getting better at his job and getting the offense ready to win on Fridays,” Gonzalez said.  

Freshman Cole Veteri agreed.

“Matt is a very good leader for the team,” Veteri said. “Anytime the team is in a bad spot and not having a good practice then he takes charge and helps to lead the team back to where we should be.” 

Pearson said that Witteman is always coachable.

“Matt is a 10 in being coachable,” Pearson said. “He buys into what I’m coaching him or any other coach on staff and is open about when he doesnt like something which is super helpful because at the end of the day he is one on the field and sees things differently on the field then we may see from the sideline.” 

Veteri said that Witteman is a mentor to the team’s younger players.

“Matt as a teammate and mentor is always helpful to me as a new quarterback because he helps me out, anytime I have questions about anything he will answer them for me,” Veteri said. 

Witteman and the Lawmen next play Killingly on September 26 at 7 p.m.