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Matthew Witteman accounts for six touchdowns as Jonathan Law defeats Shelton

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Matthew Witteman accounts for six touchdowns as Jonathan Law defeats Shelton
Summary

Jonathan Law football team held off a late comeback by Shelton to secure a 41-35 victory on October 30, 2026, at Finn Stadium. Matthew Witteman led the Lawmen by throwing five touchdown passes and scoring once on the ground. Despite trailing 41-14 in the third quarter, Shelton surged back with 21 unanswered points after the return of quarterback Jackson Hyner, who scored on a 26-yard run. Law's defense stifled Shelton's attempt to take the lead in the final minutes, ultimately forcing a crucial fourth down stop. The win improves Jonathan Law's record to 5-2, while Shelton falls to 4-3.

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  • •Matthew Witteman threw five touchdown passes and had one rushing touchdown.
  • •Jonathan Law built a 27-point lead before Shelton's comeback attempt.
  • •Shelton scored 21 unanswered points in the second half.
  • •Law improved to 5-2 and will face North Haven next.
  • •Shelton drops to 4-3 and is set to play Notre Dame-West Haven next.
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The Lawmen built a 27-point third-quarter lead, then stopped Shelton on fourth down in the final two minutes for a 6-point win.

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