In Photos: 2018 CIAC Football Championships

Andrew DaRosa | December 8, 2018

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Greenwich High School Football piles up for a team photo with their Championship plaque after the Class LL State Championship game between on New Canaan and Greenwich on December 8, 2018 at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, CT. — 2of74Greenwich High School Football piles up for a team photo with their Championship plaque after the Class LL State Championship game between on New Canaan and Greenwich on December 8, 2018 at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, CT.John McCreary/For Hearst Connecticut Media

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Greenwich head coach John Marinelli gets a hug from his father New Canaan head coach Lou Marinelli, right, after defeating his fathers team 34-0 in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn. — 5of74Buy Photo
Greenwich head coach John Marinelli gets a hug from his father New Canaan head coach Lou Marinelli, right, after defeating his fathers team 34-0 in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn.
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New Cannan's Quintin O'Connell (20) breaks up a pass the Greenwich's Lance Large (3) but was flagged on the play in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn. — 7of74Buy Photo
New Cannan's Quintin O'Connell (20) breaks up a pass the Greenwich's Lance Large (3) but was flagged on the play in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn.
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Greenwich's Atiim Barber (15) throws to the end zone for a touch down on a double pass play in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn. — 8of74Buy Photo
Greenwich's Atiim Barber (15) throws to the end zone for a touch down on a double pass play in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn.
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Greenwich's Hunter Cusimano )1) knowks away a pass intended for New Canaan's Quintin O'Connell (20) in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn. — 10of74Buy Photo
Greenwich's Hunter Cusimano )1) knowks away a pass intended for New Canaan's Quintin O'Connell (20) in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn.
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New Canaan's Charlie Cunney (24) knocks away a pass intended for Greenwich's Lance Large (3) in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn. — 11of74Buy Photo
New Canaan's Charlie Cunney (24) knocks away a pass intended for Greenwich's Lance Large (3) in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn.
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Greenwich's Lawrence DeLuca (26) chaces New Canaan quarterback Drew Pyne (10) out of the backfield in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn. — 13of74Buy Photo
Greenwich's Lawrence DeLuca (26) chaces New Canaan quarterback Drew Pyne (10) out of the backfield in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn.
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Photographs from the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn. — 14of74Photographs from the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn.Contributed Photo/The News-Times

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Greenwich's Lance Large (3) gets a hug from his mother Abbe while looking over to his father Greg after Greenwich defeated New Canaan 34-0 in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn. — 16of74Buy Photo
Greenwich's Lance Large (3) gets a hug from his mother Abbe while looking over to his father Greg after Greenwich defeated New Canaan 34-0 in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn.
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Drew Guida (4) of New Canaan starts the game by kickoff during the Class LL state championship game between on New Canaan and Greenwich on December 8, 2018 at Stamford High School in Stamford, CT. — 17of74
Drew Guida (4) of New Canaan starts the game by kickoff during the Class LL state championship game between on New Canaan and Greenwich on December 8, 2018 at Stamford High School in Stamford, CT.
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Greenwich's Stephen Bennett (5) looks to pull down a pass while being defended by New Canaan's Drew Guida (4) in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn. — 19of74Buy Photo
Greenwich's Stephen Bennett (5) looks to pull down a pass while being defended by New Canaan's Drew Guida (4) in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn.
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Gavin Muir (12) of Greenwich runs in a touchdown during the Class LL state championship game between on New Canaan and Greenwich on December 8, 2018 at Stamford High School in Stamford, CT. — 20of74
Gavin Muir (12) of Greenwich runs in a touchdown during the Class LL state championship game between on New Canaan and Greenwich on December 8, 2018 at Stamford High School in Stamford, CT.
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Lance Large (3) of Greenwich attempts to evade a tackle by New Canaan's William Rechterman (9) during the Class LL state championship game between on New Canaan and Greenwich on December 8, 2018 at Stamford High School in Stamford, CT. — 22of74
Lance Large (3) of Greenwich attempts to evade a tackle by New Canaan's William Rechterman (9) during the Class LL state championship game between on New Canaan and Greenwich on December 8, 2018 at Stamford High School in Stamford, CT.
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Greenwich's Lance Large (3) is brought down by New Canaan's William Rechtermann (9) in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn. — 23of74Buy Photo
Greenwich's Lance Large (3) is brought down by New Canaan's William Rechtermann (9) in the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game between Greenwich and New Canaan high schools, Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn.
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Greenwich head coach John Marinelli gets a hug from senior Andrew Frost after Greenwich defeated New Canaan to win the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn. — 25of74Buy Photo
Greenwich head coach John Marinelli gets a hug from senior Andrew Frost after Greenwich defeated New Canaan to win the Connecticut high school Class LL football championship game Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at Boyle Stadium, Stamford High School, Stamford, Conn.
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Bloomfield High School quarterback Daron Bryden throws on the move during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain against Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 26of74
Bloomfield High School quarterback Daron Bryden throws on the move during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain against Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
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Bloomfield High School?'s Ky?'Juon Butler runs the ball up the field during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain against Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 28of74
Bloomfield High School?’s Ky?’Juon Butler runs the ball up the field during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain against Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
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Bloomfield High School?'s Anthony Simpson runs the ball for a long touchdown ahead of Haddam-Killingworth High School?'s Zach Kauffman during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 29of74
Bloomfield High School?’s Anthony Simpson runs the ball for a long touchdown ahead of Haddam-Killingworth High School?’s Zach Kauffman during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
Emily J. Reynolds / For Hearst Connecticut Media

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Bloomfield High School?'s Anthony Simpson celebrates a touchdown in the end zone during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain against Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 31of74
Bloomfield High School?’s Anthony Simpson celebrates a touchdown in the end zone during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain against Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
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Bloomfield High School cheerleaders celebrate the football team?'s win in the Class S Championship Game in New Britain over Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 32of74
Bloomfield High School cheerleaders celebrate the football team?’s win in the Class S Championship Game in New Britain over Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
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Bloomfield High School?'s Kyle Barrow (66) and Trajahn Lee (68) celebrate the team?'s win in the Class S Championship Game in New Britain over Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 34of74
Bloomfield High School?’s Kyle Barrow (66) and Trajahn Lee (68) celebrate the team?’s win in the Class S Championship Game in New Britain over Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
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Bloomfield High School football head coach Tylon Outlaw raises the championship plaque to celebrate the team?'s win in the Class S Championship Game in New Britain over Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 35of74
Bloomfield High School football head coach Tylon Outlaw raises the championship plaque to celebrate the team?’s win in the Class S Championship Game in New Britain over Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
Emily J. Reynolds / For Hearst Connecticut Media

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Bloomfield High School?'s Jayvon Massey runs the ball up the sideline ahead of Haddam-Killingworth High School?'s Zach Kauffman during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 37of74
Bloomfield High School?’s Jayvon Massey runs the ball up the sideline ahead of Haddam-Killingworth High School?’s Zach Kauffman during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
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Haddam-Killingworth High School?'s Dalton Modehn intercepts the ball in front of Bloomfield High School?'s Jayvon Massey during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 38of74
Haddam-Killingworth High School?’s Dalton Modehn intercepts the ball in front of Bloomfield High School?’s Jayvon Massey during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
Emily J. Reynolds / For Hearst Connecticut Media

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Bloomfield High School football head coach Tylon Outlaw receives the championship plaque with, from left, Chesaih Hill-Gore, Daron Bryden, Ky?'Juon Butler, and David Robinson after the Class S Championship Game in New Britain over Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 40of74
Bloomfield High School football head coach Tylon Outlaw receives the championship plaque with, from left, Chesaih Hill-Gore, Daron Bryden, Ky?’Juon Butler, and David Robinson after the Class S Championship Game in New Britain over Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
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Bloomfield High School?'s football team celebrates the win in the Class S Championship Game in New Britain over Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 41of74
Bloomfield High School?’s football team celebrates the win in the Class S Championship Game in New Britain over Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
Emily J. Reynolds / For Hearst Connecticut Media

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Bloomfield High School football head coach Tylon Outlaw raises the championship plaque to celebrate the team?'s win in the Class S Championship Game in New Britain over Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 43of74
Bloomfield High School football head coach Tylon Outlaw raises the championship plaque to celebrate the team?’s win in the Class S Championship Game in New Britain over Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
Emily J. Reynolds / For Hearst Connecticut Media

Bloomfield High School quarterback Daron Bryden throws on the move during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain against Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 44of74
Bloomfield High School quarterback Daron Bryden throws on the move during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain against Haddam-Killingworth High School on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
Emily J. Reynolds / For Hearst Connecticut Media

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Bloomfield High School?'s Michael Raiford tries to intercept a pass meant for Haddam-Killingworth High School?'s Tobey Callender during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. — 46of74
Bloomfield High School?’s Michael Raiford tries to intercept a pass meant for Haddam-Killingworth High School?’s Tobey Callender during the Class S Championship Game in New Britain on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
Emily J. Reynolds / For Hearst Connecticut Media

New Britain, Connecticut - Saturday, December 8, 2018: Daniel Hand H.S. vs. Maloney H.S. during first half football of the CIAC Class L Championship Game Saturday afternoon at Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain. — 47of74
New Britain, Connecticut - Saturday, December 8, 2018: Daniel Hand H.S. vs. Maloney H.S. during first half football of the CIAC Class L Championship Game Saturday afternoon at Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain.
Peter Hvizdak / Hearst Connecticut Media

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Hand's Kevin Girardi gives the No. 1 sign with his finger after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against Maloney in the Class L championship game on Saturday. — 49of74
Hand’s Kevin Girardi gives the No. 1 sign with his finger after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against Maloney in the Class L championship game on Saturday.
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New Britain, Connecticut - Saturday, December 8, 2018: Daniel Hand H.S. vs. Maloney H.S. during first half football of the CIAC Class L Championship Game Saturday afternoon at Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain. — 50of74
New Britain, Connecticut - Saturday, December 8, 2018: Daniel Hand H.S. vs. Maloney H.S. during first half football of the CIAC Class L Championship Game Saturday afternoon at Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain.
Peter Hvizdak / Hearst Connecticut Media

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New Britain, Connecticut - Saturday, December 8, 2018: Daniel Hand H.S. vs. Maloney H.S. during second half football of the CIAC Class L Championship Game Saturday afternoon at Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain. — 52of74
New Britain, Connecticut - Saturday, December 8, 2018: Daniel Hand H.S. vs. Maloney H.S. during second half football of the CIAC Class L Championship Game Saturday afternoon at Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain.
Peter Hvizdak / Hearst Connecticut Media

New Britain, Connecticut - Saturday, December 8, 2018: Daniel Hand H.S. vs. Maloney H.S. during first half football of the CIAC Class L Championship Game Saturday afternoon at Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain. — 53of74
New Britain, Connecticut - Saturday, December 8, 2018: Daniel Hand H.S. vs. Maloney H.S. during first half football of the CIAC Class L Championship Game Saturday afternoon at Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain.
Peter Hvizdak / Hearst Connecticut Media

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New Britain, Connecticut - Saturday, December 8, 2018: The Daniel Hand H.S. football team celebrates after defeating Maloney H.S. 54-14 in the CIAC Class L Championship Football Game Saturday afternoon at Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain. — 55of74
New Britain, Connecticut - Saturday, December 8, 2018: The Daniel Hand H.S. football team celebrates after defeating Maloney H.S. 54-14 in the CIAC Class L Championship Football Game Saturday afternoon at Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain.
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Hand coach Dave Mastroianni hoists the state championship plaque and celebrates with his team after the Tigers beat Maloney 54-14 in the Class L championship game on Saturday. — 56of74
Hand coach Dave Mastroianni hoists the state championship plaque and celebrates with his team after the Tigers beat Maloney 54-14 in the Class L championship game on Saturday.
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New Britain, Connecticut - Saturday, December 8, 2018: The Daniel Hand H.S. football team celebrates after defeating Maloney H.S. 54-14 in the CIAC Class L Championship Football Game Saturday afternoon at Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain. — 58of74
New Britain, Connecticut - Saturday, December 8, 2018: The Daniel Hand H.S. football team celebrates after defeating Maloney H.S. 54-14 in the CIAC Class L Championship Football Game Saturday afternoon at Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain.
Peter Hvizdak / Hearst Connecticut Media

St. Joseph celebrates its win over Berlin in Class M state championship football action in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018. — 59of74Buy Photo
St. Joseph celebrates its win over Berlin in Class M state championship football action in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018.
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St. Joseph players Dennis Elrod (58), at left, and Karl Kelly (77) hug each other after the team beat Berlin during Class M state championship football action in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018. — 61of74Buy PhotoSt. Joseph players Dennis Elrod (58), at left, and Karl Kelly (77) hug each other after the team beat Berlin during Class M state championship football action in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018.Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut Media

Berlin QB Kevin Dunn looks to dodge St. Joseph's Alex Pagliarini (54) during Class M state championship football action against Berlin in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018. — 62of74Buy Photo
Berlin QB Kevin Dunn looks to dodge St. Joseph's Alex Pagliarini (54) during Class M state championship football action against Berlin in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018.
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St. Joseph's Davee Silas (5) and Jesse Lawson (11) take down Berlin's Marco Sacrano (5) during Class M state championship football action in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018. — 64of74Buy PhotoSt. Joseph's Davee Silas (5) and Jesse Lawson (11) take down Berlin's Marco Sacrano (5) during Class M state championship football action in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018.Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut Media

Berlin QB Kevin Dunn looks to dodge St. Joseph's Alex Pagliarini (54) during Class M state championship football action against Berlin in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018. — 65of74Buy PhotoBerlin QB Kevin Dunn looks to dodge St. Joseph's Alex Pagliarini (54) during Class M state championship football action against Berlin in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018.Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut Media

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St. Joseph's Brady Hutchison lands in the end zone to score a touchdown during Class M state championship football action against Berlin in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018. — 67of74Buy PhotoSt. Joseph's Brady Hutchison lands in the end zone to score a touchdown during Class M state championship football action against Berlin in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018.Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut Media

Berlin's Tyler Dinkins (42) pulls down St. Joseph's William Diamantis (82) after completing a pass during Class M state championship football action in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018. — 68of74Buy PhotoBerlin's Tyler Dinkins (42) pulls down St. Joseph's William Diamantis (82) after completing a pass during Class M state championship football action in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018.Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut Media

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Class M state championship football action between St. Joseph and Berlin in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018. — 70of74Buy Photo
Class M state championship football action between St. Joseph and Berlin in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018.
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Class M state championship football action between St. Joseph and Berlin in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018. — 71of74Buy Photo
Class M state championship football action between St. Joseph and Berlin in Shelton, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018.
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St. Joseph players give head coach Joe DellaVecchia a celebratory water-cooler shower after beating Berlin in Class M state championship on Saturday in Shelton. — 73of74Buy Photo
St. Joseph players give head coach Joe DellaVecchia a celebratory water-cooler shower after beating Berlin in Class M state championship on Saturday in Shelton.
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