By Marina Cosmas – Staff Reporter

Senior Captain Nick Cosmas is ready to lead Law’s football team to another playoff appearance. 

Law entered the season ready to win after coming off a 6-4 regular season record last year. Linebacker Cosmas has helped lead the team to a 2-0 start to the season, with wins over Lyman Hall and Xavier. 

“Nick steps up every week by being so prepared to the point he is able to call out the other team’s plays before the ball is even hiked,” Head Coach Ryan Pearson said. “Nick steps up by making sure the field is set up every day and making sure it is cleaned up before we leave every day.”

In Law’s 28-27 win over Xavier – the Lawmen’s first win ever over Xavier – Cosmas had a fumble recovery. The time spent preparing for this season has paid off for the Lawmen, and they will continue to train as the season progresses. 

“A successful season to me is winning as many games as possible, and making an appearance in the playoffs,” Cosmas said. 

As a returning captain from last season, Cosmas has helped to motivate the team to try their hardest in and out of practice. 

“At practice, he’s always the first one to hype people up and the first to hold guys accountable if they’re not giving full effort,” junior left guard Eli Fernandez said. “He’ll celebrate your wins but also push you to get better, which makes everyone want to step up their game.”

Originally a running back before becoming a linebacker, Cosmas has tried his hardest to be the best player and captain he can be, leading the team on and off the field.

“The captains before me inspired me to be a leader,” Cosmas said. “Being a captain means to be a leader, someone who can take charge and keep things together.”

Senior Captain Jack Lefevre emphasized that Cosmas is more than just a good football player – he is a great friend. 

“Being a captain with him is great; he makes it a lot easier than I would have expected it,” Lefevre said. “My relationship with him as my co-captain has definitely grown in a great way. We got closer, and he welcomed me whenever I officially was named captain, and he’s a great guy.”

Cosmas always pushes himself to connect with his team, whether physically or mentally. Freshman Malachi Warren said that Cosmas continues to surprise him with his capabilities as a player and leader, and continues to expand his favorite moments with him.

“I have a good connection with him personally,” Warren said. “My favorite moment with him was when he rammed his helmet into mine to get me fired up before a game.” 

With a tough season ahead of them, Law is prepared to try their hardest to put up good competition to succeed. Even when going through conflicts, the team knows that they can always rely on their captains. 

 “I think the toughest game this season will be Killingly, because they’re a very well-structured program that has always been dominant, and produced great players,” Cosmas said. “I handle conflicts by making sure everyone is on the same page, and if someone isn’t, we get them back on track with us.”