Exciting Weekend for Connecticut High School Football Teams

This past Sunday, the atmosphere was electric in Connecticut as 24 high school football teams took to the field with the ambition of earning a spot in their respective state championship games. The tension was palpable as teams battled fiercely in the 2024 CIAC Football State Semifinals, resulting in thrilling outcomes and several standout performances.

Class LL Highlights

In the Class LL bracket, the #4 West Haven team showcased a dominating performance against #1 Fairfield Prep, achieving a resounding 42-7 victory. Meanwhile, #3 Greenwich secured a shutout win against #2 Staples, ending the game with a final score of 14-0.

Class L Recap

The Class L matchups also featured high-energy games. #2 New Canaan overcame #3 Newtown with a solid showing, finishing 35-20. At the same time, #4 Darien triumphed over #8 Notre Dame West Haven with a score of 35-21.

Class MM Results

In Class MM, top-seed Windsor claimed an impressive victory, blanking #4 Newington with a 50-0 score. #6 Masuk won their match decisively against #7 Bunnell, finishing at 41-13.

Class M Action

Class M matches included a tight contest where #4 St. Joseph edged out #1 Daniel Hand with a score of 17-10, while #2 Brookfield rolled over #6 Berlin, winning convincingly at 28-0.

Class SS Battles

In Class SS, #1 Killingly defeated #5 Waterford 42-7, and #3 Sheehan showcased their strength against #2 Windham, winning 49-13.

Class S Showdowns

Finally, in Class S, #2 Ansonia narrowly defeated #6 Woodland with a final score of 30-23, and #5 Bloomfield triumphed over #8 WCA, finishing 28-23.

Looking ahead, the CIAC Football State Championships are set to take place on Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14. The championship games will be held at both Rentschler Field and Arute Field, promising to be an exciting end to the high school football season.