Jonathan Law defeated Lyman Hall 24-21 in a high school football game held Friday in Wallingford, according to “reporting from Yahoo Sports.”
The game-winning score occurred with 56.8 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter when quarterback Matt Witteman connected with Reid Moulton for a 12-yard touchdown pass.
Law coach Ryan Pearson noted the team’s strategic approach during the final drive, as “we knew we had to march down the field and kill the clock” because the opponent possessed an explosive offense, according to CT Insider.
Law had previously trailed 21-17 after Lyman Hall scored on an 8-yard pass from Logan Michaels to Brent Michaud with 5:13 left to play.
During the victory, Witteman threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another, while wide receiver Hunter Kendzierski recorded six receptions for 169 yards and a score.
Kendzierski credited the long-standing chemistry between the teammates for their success, stating “we have had that connection for years” per Yahoo Sports.
The two teams combined for 902 yards of total offense, with the Trojans contributing 479 yards in the loss.
Lyman Hall quarterback Ryan Casey led his team’s efforts on the ground, rushing for 193 yards throughout the contest.
Law held a 17-7 lead at halftime, aided by a 74-yard touchdown pass from Witteman to Kendzierski and a 4-yard scoring run by Witteman.
The Lyman Hall offense responded in the second half with a 1-yard touchdown run by RJ Drescher and the late score by Michaud.
Following the result, both teams hold identical 7-2 records.
Jonathan Law is currently ranked third in Class SS, while Lyman Hall holds the third position in Class M, as confirmed by the outlets.
The game concluded with a defensive stand by Law, which prevented Lyman Hall from scoring on their final possession.