Jonathan Law edged Lyman Hall in a high-stakes football matchup on Friday night, securing a 24-21 victory in Wallingford.
The game concluded with a decisive 12-yard touchdown pass from Matt Witteman to Reid Moulton with only 56.8 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, “according to Yahoo Sports.”
Law coach Ryan Pearson emphasized the strategic patience required during the final drive, noting that the team aimed to drain the clock to prevent a late response from the opposition.
“We did not want to give them too much time back on the clock,” “Pearson told CT Insider.”
The two teams combined for 902 total yards of offense throughout the competitive contest.
Law senior Hunter Kendzierski played a pivotal role in the win, recording 169 receiving yards and one touchdown on six catches.
Reflecting on the chemistry he shares with his quarterback, Kendzierski explained that their connection has been cultivated over many years of playing together.
“Since Pop Warner, we just practice in season, out season, just all the time,” “Kendzierski stated to Hearst Connecticut Media.”
Witteman finished the evening with two passing touchdowns and one rushing score.
For Lyman Hall, quarterback Ryan Casey led the ground attack with 193 rushing yards, while Logan Michaels contributed a touchdown pass to Brent Michaud.
Despite the Trojans generating 479 total yards, the Law defense successfully halted a final scoring attempt by Lyman Hall in the closing seconds of the game.
The victory helps Jonathan Law improve its postseason standing as the state playoff season approaches.
Both teams entered the game with 7-2 records, with Law currently ranked third in Class SS and Lyman Hall holding the third position in Class M, “per CT Insider reporting.”
The win serves as a significant milestone for Law as they continue their push toward the state championships.