New Canaan QB Drew Pyne (10) throws a pass during a football game against Brien McMahon at Dunning Field in New Canaan on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019.
The 2019 Connecticut High School Coaches Association’s All-State Football teams as voted on and selected by head coaches throughout the state.
PLEASE NOTE: The Top 26 team is a selection of Connecticut’s top players overall by the association (in alphabetical order), who were then moved up from their respective class teams to the Top 26 team.
The CHSCA will announce a player of the year, coach of the year, assistant coach of the year and team of the year during its annual All-State banquet at Aqua Turf Club in Southington on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Email James Buonocore at jbuonocore@ledyard.net for more information or to register for the banquet.
TOP 26
Top overall players. Players listed in alphabetical order. Positions provided only for reference.
Greenwich's AJ Barber scores against Norwalk in the first half of an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
Greenwich's AJ Barber scores against Norwalk in the first half of an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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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.
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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Ben Corniello of Daniel Hand (left) and Maloney quarterback Angel Arce (right) look toward a fumble in the Class L semifinal football game in Madison on December 9, 2019.
Ben Corniello of Daniel Hand (left) and Maloney quarterback Angel Arce (right) look toward a fumble in the Class L semifinal football game in Madison on December 9, 2019.
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Colin McCabe of Daniel Hand runs against Maloney in the Class L football semifinal in Madison on December 9, 2019.
Colin McCabe of Daniel Hand runs against Maloney in the Class L football semifinal in Madison on December 9, 2019.
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New Canaan QB Drew Pyne gets set to pass against Wethersfield during the Class L football quarterfinals at Dunning Field on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
New Canaan QB Drew Pyne gets set to pass against Wethersfield during the Class L football quarterfinals at Dunning Field on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
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Greenwich's Edward Iuteri (62) makes the stop on Fairfield Ludlowe's James Bourque (8) in the second quarter of a FCIAC football game at Taft Field on Nov. 8, 2019 in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Greenwich's Edward Iuteri (62) makes the stop on Fairfield Ludlowe's James Bourque (8) in the second quarter of a FCIAC football game at Taft Field on Nov. 8, 2019 in Fairfield, Connecticut.
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Jack Wallace is the first St. Joseph football player to earn the award, which began in 1985, and the first Connecticut junior since Middletown’s Dario Highsmith in 2013. St. Joseph quarterback Jack Wallace against Ridgefield High School, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at St. Joseph High School St. Joseph quarterback Jack Wallace against Ridgefield High School, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at St. Joseph High School less
Jack Wallace is the first St. Joseph football player to earn the award, which began in 1985, and the first Connecticut junior since Middletown’s Dario Highsmith in 2013. St. Joseph quarterback Jack Wallace ... more
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St. Joseph’s Jaden Shirden goes around end against New Canaan High in the CIAC Class L Semi-final game at Bunnell High School, Monday December 9, 2019
St. Joseph’s Jaden Shirden goes around end against New Canaan High in the CIAC Class L Semi-final game at Bunnell High School, Monday December 9, 2019
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Football game between the Viking's of Westhill and the Hatters of Danbury high schools, Friday night, October 4, 2019, at Danbury High School, Danbury, Conn.
Football game between the Viking's of Westhill and the Hatters of Danbury high schools, Friday night, October 4, 2019, at Danbury High School, Danbury, Conn.
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Newtown's James Knox (99) wraps up NFA's Laurence Barnhill (21) in the backfield during the Class LL State Football Quarterfinal game between No.8 Norwich Free Academy and No. 1 Newtown high schools, Wednesday December 4, 2019, at Newtown High School, Newtown, Conn. less
Newtown's James Knox (99) wraps up NFA's Laurence Barnhill (21) in the backfield during the Class LL State Football Quarterfinal game between No.8 Norwich Free Academy and No. 1 Newtown high schools, Wednesday ... more
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Stamford's Alain Paul (1) is sacked for a loss by St Joseph Jermaine Williams (79) as he turns up field on his carry in the first quarter of a FCIAC football game at Boyle Stadium on Nov. 22, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut. St. Joseph won 58-0. less
Stamford's Alain Paul (1) is sacked for a loss by St Joseph Jermaine Williams (79) as he turns up field on his carry in the first quarter of a FCIAC football game at Boyle Stadium on Nov. 22, 2019 in Stamford, ... more
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(John Vanacore/For Hearts Connecicut Media) Sheehan's Jordan Davis gets past Cheshire's Ben Wable for a big gain during Cheshire's win Friday night.
(John Vanacore/For Hearts Connecicut Media) Sheehan's Jordan Davis gets past Cheshire's Ben Wable for a big gain during Cheshire's win Friday night.
Junior offensive tackle Matt Gulbin (#79), shown blocking for quarterback Jimmy O'Brien in last week's state playoff game against St. Joseph, was one of three Wilton players chosen to the All-FCIAC first team. less
Junior offensive tackle Matt Gulbin (#79), shown blocking for quarterback Jimmy O'Brien in last week's state playoff game against St. Joseph, was one of three Wilton players chosen to the All-FCIAC first ... more
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Hand senior quarterback Phoenix Billings is pursued by Middletown's Jacob Smith. The Blue Dragons faced the No. 1 team in the state Friday night at the Surf Club in Madison.
Hand senior quarterback Phoenix Billings is pursued by Middletown's Jacob Smith. The Blue Dragons faced the No. 1 team in the state Friday night at the Surf Club in Madison.
The Darien defense, including Sam Wilson (9), David Evanchick (33) and Will Bothwell (52) tackle Trinity Catholic's Branden Louis (14) during a football game at Darien High School on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. less
The Darien defense, including Sam Wilson (9), David Evanchick (33) and Will Bothwell (52) tackle Trinity Catholic's Branden Louis (14) during a football game at Darien High School on Saturday, Oct. 19, ... more
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Simbury’s Tommy Guilfoyle hits South Windsor quarterback Logan Daley at South Windsor high school on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Simbury’s Tommy Guilfoyle hits South Windsor quarterback Logan Daley at South Windsor high school on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Ansonia v. Sheehan Class S State Football semifinal at Ryan Field in Derby, Conn. on Monday, December 9, 2019.
Ansonia v. Sheehan Class S State Football semifinal at Ryan Field in Derby, Conn. on Monday, December 9, 2019.
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- A.J. BARBER, Greenwich (WR)
- PHOENIX BILLINGS, Hand (QB)
- TERRENCE BOGAN, Sheehan (RB)
- BILLY CARR, Southington (LB)
- BEN CORNIELLO, Hand (DL)
- ANDREW COTE, Norwich Free Academy (WR)
- JORDAN DAVIS, Sheehan (ATH)
- MATT GULBIN, Wilton (OL)
- TOMMY GUILFOYLE, Simsbury (LB)
- EDWARD IUTERI, Greenwich (DL)
- JAYLEN JOHN, Platt (DL)
- TISHAY JOHNSON, Windsor (DB)
- JAH JOYNER, Danbury (DE)
- JAMES KNOX, Newtown (DL)
- MIKE LOCKAVITCH, Shelton (DL)
- COLIN MCCABE, Hand (RB)
- DREW PYNE, New Canaan (QB)
- TROY RAINEY, Harding (OL)
- WYATT RAYMOND, Enfield (TE)
- TREVOR SANTIAGO, Maloney (OL)
- JADEN SHIRDEN, St. Joseph (RB)
- ANTHONY SIMPSON, Bloomfield (WR)
- PRIMO SPEARS, Windsor (DB)
- JACK WALLACE, St. Joseph (QB)
- SAM WILSON, Darien (LB)
- JERMAINE WILLIAMS, St. Joseph (DL)
CLASS LL
Senior defensive back Alex Hanna (left, #22) was among the Ridgefield football players earning All-FCIAC honors.
Senior defensive back Alex Hanna (left, #22) was among the Ridgefield football players earning All-FCIAC honors.
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Cheshire’s Jake McAlinden runs for some of his 197 yards during a football game between Cheshire and Warde in Fairfield on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.
Cheshire’s Jake McAlinden runs for some of his 197 yards during a football game between Cheshire and Warde in Fairfield on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.
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North Haven senior runningback Nick Dodge is tackledt by Cheshire sophomore defensive lineman Chisom Okoro (64) and senior captain Elijah Allston (24) Friday, September 21, 2018, at Vanacore Field at North Haven High School. North Haven won, 34-21. less
North Haven senior runningback Nick Dodge is tackledt by Cheshire sophomore defensive lineman Chisom Okoro (64) and senior captain Elijah Allston (24) Friday, September 21, 2018, at Vanacore Field at North ... more
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Hamden’s Chris Pigatt catches a pass at Hamden high school on Thursday, August 29, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Hamden’s Chris Pigatt catches a pass at Hamden high school on Thursday, August 29, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Staples' quarterback Jake Thaw looks for aon open receiver while being pursued out of the pocket by Greenwich's James Schmidt (54) and Edward Iuteri (82) in the first half the traditional Thanksgiving Day football game at Staples Stadium in Westport, Conn. on Nov. 28, 2019. Greenwich defeated Staples 38-14. less
Staples' quarterback Jake Thaw looks for aon open receiver while being pursued out of the pocket by Greenwich's James Schmidt (54) and Edward Iuteri (82) in the first half the traditional Thanksgiving Day ... more
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Jared Dunn (33) of the Newtown Nighthawks runs for a third quarter touchdown during a game against the Masuk Panthers on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at Newtown High School in Newtown, Connecticut.
Jared Dunn (33) of the Newtown Nighthawks runs for a third quarter touchdown during a game against the Masuk Panthers on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at Newtown High School in Newtown, Connecticut.
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Amity’s Joe DiGello has been a force at multiple postions this season for the Spartans football team. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Amity’s Joe DiGello has been a force at multiple postions this season for the Spartans football team. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Fairfield Prep's Max McGillicuddy reaches the endzone to score during football action against Xavier in Fairfield, Conn., on Friday Oct. 11, 2019.
Fairfield Prep's Max McGillicuddy reaches the endzone to score during football action against Xavier in Fairfield, Conn., on Friday Oct. 11, 2019.
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Darien quarterback Peter Graham (11) throws a pass downfield during the annual Turkey Bowl football game between Darien and New Canaan at Darien High School on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019.
Darien quarterback Peter Graham (11) throws a pass downfield during the annual Turkey Bowl football game between Darien and New Canaan at Darien High School on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019.
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Ridgefield senior Reid Englert (#55) has given a verbal commitment to play Ivy League football at Columbia University.
Ridgefield senior Reid Englert (#55) has given a verbal commitment to play Ivy League football at Columbia University.
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Glastonbury’s Ryan Smith at practice on Thursday, August 22, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Glastonbury’s Ryan Smith at practice on Thursday, August 22, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Football action between Shelton High and Norwich Free Academy at Finn Stadium, Shelton, CT, Friday, September 27, 2019.
Football action between Shelton High and Norwich Free Academy at Finn Stadium, Shelton, CT, Friday, September 27, 2019.
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Shelton's Tyler Pjatak runs the ball during the Gaels victory over the Derby Red Raiders in their annual Thanksgiving Day football game at the Leo F. Ryan Athletic Complex in Derby, Conn. on Thursday, November 28, 2019. less
Shelton's Tyler Pjatak runs the ball during the Gaels victory over the Derby Red Raiders in their annual Thanksgiving Day football game at the Leo F. Ryan Athletic Complex in Derby, Conn. on Thursday, November ... more
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Simsbury’s Zach Gilbert dives to try and block a punt at South Windsor high school on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Simsbury’s Zach Gilbert dives to try and block a punt at South Windsor high school on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
OFFENSE
- OL—ERIC TANN, Manchester
- OL—PETER SIMPLICIO, Conard
- OL—PHIL SISSICK, Shelton
- OL—REID ENGLERT, Ridgefield
- OL—KYLE GOOD, Newtown
- WR—ZACH GILBERT, Simsbury
- WR—CHRIS PIGATT, Hamden
- WR—MAX MCGILLICUDDY, Fairfield Prep
- WR—CARTER UHLMAN, Southington
- RB—IZZO LIZARDI, Hall
- RB—JAKE MCALINDEN, Cheshire
- QB—PETER GRAHAM, Darien
- PK—NOE RUELAS, Hall
DEFENSE
- DL—CHISOM OKORO, Cheshire
- DL—AIDAN GUZMAN, Hall
- DL—JOE DIGELLO, Amity
- LB—NICK MORRIS, Fairfield Prep
- LB—CHINO GRANT, Wilbur Cross
- LB—JARED DUNN, Newtown
- LB—NATE COTE, Norwich Free Academy
- DB—TYLER PJATAK, Shelton
- DB—JOHNNY CARREIRO, Southington
- DB —JAKE THAW, Staples
- DB—ALEX HANNA, Ridgefield
- DB—XAVIER MARQUEZ, Norwich Free Academy
- P—RYAN SMITH, Glastonbury
CLASS L
St. Joseph high’s Austin Jose wathces one of his extra points against New Canaan high in the CIAC Class L Semi-final game at Bunnell High School, Monday December 9, 2019
St. Joseph high’s Austin Jose wathces one of his extra points against New Canaan high in the CIAC Class L Semi-final game at Bunnell High School, Monday December 9, 2019
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Guilford’s Charles Walcott shrugs after he scored a touchdown at the football game between Lyman Hall and Guilford at Kavanaugh Field, Guilford on Oct. 18, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Guilford’s Charles Walcott shrugs after he scored a touchdown at the football game between Lyman Hall and Guilford at Kavanaugh Field, Guilford on Oct. 18, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
St. Joseph's Cole daSilva (42) is tackled by Darien's Will Kirby, left, and John Henry Slonieski, right, during high school football action in Trumbull, Conn., on Saturday Sept. 22, 2018.
St. Joseph's Cole daSilva (42) is tackled by Darien's Will Kirby, left, and John Henry Slonieski, right, during high school football action in Trumbull, Conn., on Saturday Sept. 22, 2018.
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Notre Dame of Fairfield QB John Fasset underhands the ball to a teammate as Masuk's Colin Meropoulos bears down on him during high school football action in Fairfield, Conn., on Saturday Sept. 29, 2018.
Notre Dame of Fairfield QB John Fasset underhands the ball to a teammate as Masuk's Colin Meropoulos bears down on him during high school football action in Fairfield, Conn., on Saturday Sept. 29, 2018.
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Wethersfield’s Connor Pace catches a pass in the football game between Newington and Wethersfield at Wethersfield on Wednesday Nov. 27, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Wethersfield’s Connor Pace catches a pass in the football game between Newington and Wethersfield at Wethersfield on Wednesday Nov. 27, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
E.O. Smith’s Isiah Lovell will be a force to be wreckend with for the Panthers this season. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
E.O. Smith’s Isiah Lovell will be a force to be wreckend with for the Panthers this season. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Maloney’s James Tarver looks for a hole in the football game between Maloney and Wethersfield at Wethersfield high on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Maloney’s James Tarver looks for a hole in the football game between Maloney and Wethersfield at Wethersfield high on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Maloney’s Kam Moreno returns a kick in the football game between Maloney and Newington at Newington high on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Maloney’s Kam Moreno returns a kick in the football game between Maloney and Newington at Newington high on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Middletown, Connecticut - Friday, October 25, 2019: Kareem Grisham of Xavier H.S. pulls in a pass for a touchdown during second quarter football against Robert Correia of Shelton H.S. Friday night at Palmer Stadium in Middletown. less
Middletown, Connecticut - Friday, October 25, 2019: Kareem Grisham of Xavier H.S. pulls in a pass for a touchdown during second quarter football against Robert Correia of Shelton H.S. Friday night at Palmer ... more
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Hartford Public’s Malachi Randolph celebrates a tackle at a scrimmage at Pierson Park, Cromwell on Saturday, August 31, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Hartford Public’s Malachi Randolph celebrates a tackle at a scrimmage at Pierson Park, Cromwell on Saturday, August 31, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Newington’s Gunnar Johnson runs with the ball in the football game between Maloney and Newington at Newington high on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Newington’s Gunnar Johnson runs with the ball in the football game between Maloney and Newington at Newington high on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Hand High School RB Jesse Lutz (14) get some room with help from Tom Bambrick (77) as Harding High School defense Dante Nunez (7) Gary Stephens (62) and Isaiah Hanley (10) look to make a tackle in a football game at John L. Lewis Memorial Field in Bridgeport, CT on September 28, 2018. less
Hand High School RB Jesse Lutz (14) get some room with help from Tom Bambrick (77) as Harding High School defense Dante Nunez (7) Gary Stephens (62) and Isaiah Hanley (10) look to make a tackle in a football ... more
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John Vanacore/for Hearst Connecicut Media) Notre Dame's Tommy Candelora slips from the grip of Xavier's Thomas Manganiello(1) and Marcelius Ruiz (7) during the SCC battle Friday nigth in West Haven.
John Vanacore/for Hearst Connecicut Media) Notre Dame's Tommy Candelora slips from the grip of Xavier's Thomas Manganiello(1) and Marcelius Ruiz (7) during the SCC battle Friday nigth in West Haven.
New Canaan’s Zach LaPolice (7) gets room to run against Wethersfield with help from Jaden Konspore (61) during the Class L football quarterfinals at Dunning Field on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
New Canaan’s Zach LaPolice (7) gets room to run against Wethersfield with help from Jaden Konspore (61) during the Class L football quarterfinals at Dunning Field on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
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OFFENSE
- OL—JAKE WHITAKER, Wethersfield
- OL—TOM BAMBRICK, Hand
- OL—NICO GAREA, Notre Dame-West Haven
- OL—LUKE MARUCA, North Haven
- OL—JAKE KROFSSIK, Masuk
- OL—OMAR HENRY, Hillhouse
- TE—JUSTIN DESAUTELS, E.O. Smith
- WR—ZACH LAPOLICE, New Canaan
- WR—KJ GRISHAM, Xavier
- WR—CONNOR PACE, Wethersfield
- RB—JAMES TARVER, Maloney
- RB—CHARLES WALCOTT, Guilford
- QB—NICK PESTRICHELLO, Newington
- PK—AUSTIN JOSE, St. Joseph
DEFENSE
- DL—ISIAH LOVELL, E.O. Smith
- DL—CJ NEWTON, Bunnell
- DL—COLIN MEROPOULOS, Masuk
- DL—BRADY FOSTER, Middletown
- LB—KOBE FOSTER, Windsor
- LB—MALACHI RANDOLPH, Hartford Public
- LB—DASHAUN WILSON, Wilby
- LB—MARCELIUS RUIZ, Xavier
- LB—COLE DASILVA, St. Joseph
- DB—KAMRON MORENO, Maloney
- DB—KEENAN ESAU, Newington
- DB—TOMMY CANDELORA, Notre Dame-West Haven
- DB—MIKE GREGORY, Farmington
- P—NICK RADMAN, New Canaan
CLASS M
Foran quarterback Andrew Janik fends off Law defender Chris Engel. Foran high QB Andrew Janik stiff arms Jonathan Law’s Chris Engel on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019, at Jonathan Law
Foran quarterback Andrew Janik fends off Law defender Chris Engel. Foran high QB Andrew Janik stiff arms Jonathan Law’s Chris Engel on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019, at Jonathan Law
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SMSA’s Devin Hill runs the ball against Stafford at Dillon Stadium, Hartford on Friday Nov. 22, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
SMSA’s Devin Hill runs the ball against Stafford at Dillon Stadium, Hartford on Friday Nov. 22, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Joel Barlow's Aidan Gale (31) is wrapped up by Weston's Francis Okine (54), Brendan Sawyer (20 and Hayden Lawrence (3) in the Thanksgiving football game between Joel Barlow and Weston high schools. Thursday, November 28, 2019, at Weston High School, Weston, Conn. less
Joel Barlow's Aidan Gale (31) is wrapped up by Weston's Francis Okine (54), Brendan Sawyer (20 and Hayden Lawrence (3) in the Thanksgiving football game between Joel Barlow and Weston high schools. Thursday, ... more
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(John Vanacore/For Hearst Connecicut Media) Derby's Antonio Dagraca (8) battles for yardage against Torrinigton's Rangal Pascual (2) and Jacob Coleman(5)
(John Vanacore/For Hearst Connecicut Media) Derby's Antonio Dagraca (8) battles for yardage against Torrinigton's Rangal Pascual (2) and Jacob Coleman(5)
Weston quarter back James Goetz (4) keeps the ball as he's chased by Joel Barlow's Logan Janki (50) in the Thanksgiving football game between Joel Barlow and Weston high schools. Thursday, November 28, 2019, at Weston High School, Weston, Conn. less
Weston quarter back James Goetz (4) keeps the ball as he's chased by Joel Barlow's Logan Janki (50) in the Thanksgiving football game between Joel Barlow and Weston high schools. Thursday, November 28, 2019, ... more
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Rockville’s Jaquan Dufour is tackled in the football game between Rockville at Stafford/East Windsor/Somers at Rockville high on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Rockville’s Jaquan Dufour is tackled in the football game between Rockville at Stafford/East Windsor/Somers at Rockville high on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Rockville quarterback Jon O’Coin runs up field in the football game between Rockville at Stafford/East Windsor/Somers at Rockville high on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Rockville quarterback Jon O’Coin runs up field in the football game between Rockville at Stafford/East Windsor/Somers at Rockville high on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Gilbert/Northwestern's Josh Hamel produced the Yellowjackets' only points with a field goal in undefeated Rockville's win at Van Why Field Saturday afternoon.
Gilbert/Northwestern's Josh Hamel produced the Yellowjackets' only points with a field goal in undefeated Rockville's win at Van Why Field Saturday afternoon.
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New Fairfield's Jack Thuesen (4) takes the ball around the outside in the football game between Masuk and New Fairfield high schools, Friday night, September 13, 2019 at New Fairfield High School Rebel Field, New Fairfield, Conn. Masuk's Colin Meropoulos (55) and Sam Damone (8) chase the play. less
New Fairfield's Jack Thuesen (4) takes the ball around the outside in the football game between Masuk and New Fairfield high schools, Friday night, September 13, 2019 at New Fairfield High School Rebel Field, ... more
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Twins Brendan, left, and Jack Sawyer give the Weston football team dual threats on offense, defense and special teams.
Twins Brendan, left, and Jack Sawyer give the Weston football team dual threats on offense, defense and special teams.
Lyman Hall’s Shakespeare Rodriguez breaks a tackle at the football game between Lyman Hall and Guilford at Kavanaugh Field, Guilford on Oct. 18, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Lyman Hall’s Shakespeare Rodriguez breaks a tackle at the football game between Lyman Hall and Guilford at Kavanaugh Field, Guilford on Oct. 18, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
OFFENSE
- OL—JACOB GALARZA, Killingly
- OL—ADAM FRAME, Brookfield
- OL—FRANCIS OKINE, Weston
- OL—SHANE MALLORY, New Fairfield
- OL—DYLAN KEITH, Gilbert/Northwestern
- TE—JAQUAN DUFOUR, Rockville
- WR—SHAKESPEARE RODRIQUEZ, Lyman Hall
- WR—J.T. THUESEN, New Fairfield
- RB—ROBERTO SALAS, Platt
- RB—MIKE ALTOBELLI, New Fairfield
- QB—ANDREW JANIK, Foran
- QB—RYAN BAKKEN, Waterford
- PK—JOSH HAMEL, Gilbert/Northwestern
DEFENSE
- DL—NASIR KNIGHTON, Rockville
- DL—ANTHONY VELARDI, Watertown
- DL—CONNOR LEDUC, Killingly
- LB—JACKSON HARSHBERGER, Waterford
- LB—SAM ATTIANESE, Granby/Canton
- LB—BRENDAN SAWYER, Weston
- LB—JACK SAWYER, Weston
- LB—JONATHAN O’COIN, Rockville
- DB—JAMES GOETZ, Weston
- DB—DEVIN HILL, SMSA/Classical/University
- DB—PHILY GIORGIANNI, Joel Barlow
- DB—ERIC PINO, Windsor Locks/Suffield/East Granby
- DB—JACOB COLEMAN, Torrington
CLASS S
Plainville quarterback Christian Collin rolls out vs. Bloomfield at Plainville high school on Oct. 4, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Hearst Connecticut Media)
Plainville quarterback Christian Collin rolls out vs. Bloomfield at Plainville high school on Oct. 4, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, 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.
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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After picking up a Naugatuck fumble, Ansonia's Garrett Cafaro carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown during Thanksgiving Day football action in Naugatuck, Conn., on Thursday Nov. 28, 2019.
After picking up a Naugatuck fumble, Ansonia's Garrett Cafaro carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown during Thanksgiving Day football action in Naugatuck, Conn., on Thursday Nov. 28, 2019.
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Northwest Catholic’s Isaac Riley runs against Weston at Weston high school on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Heasrt Connecticut Media)
Northwest Catholic’s Isaac Riley runs against Weston at Weston high school on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. (Pete Paguaga, Heasrt Connecticut Media)
Ansonia's Cyril Jack (56) tackles WCA's Jalen Gopie (5) during high school football action in Ansonia, Conn., on Thursday Sept. 12, 2019.
Ansonia's Cyril Jack (56) tackles WCA's Jalen Gopie (5) during high school football action in Ansonia, Conn., on Thursday Sept. 12, 2019.
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(John Vanacore/For Hearst Connecticut Media) Woodland's Jason Palmieri is stopped for a loss by Ansonia's Luca Belenchia during the Charger's 36-20 win Friday evening.
(John Vanacore/For Hearst Connecticut Media) Woodland's Jason Palmieri is stopped for a loss by Ansonia's Luca Belenchia during the Charger's 36-20 win Friday evening.
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.
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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(John Vanacore/For Hearst Connecticut Media) Ansonia's Tyler Cafaora(17) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Cyril Jack(56) Luis Santiago(71) and Troy Sanders (39) during their 26-20 NVL win over Woodland Friday night.. less
(John Vanacore/For Hearst Connecticut Media) Ansonia's Tyler Cafaora(17) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Cyril Jack(56) Luis Santiago(71) and Troy Sanders (39) during their 26-20 NVL win over Woodland ... more
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Darien's Matthew Burke (44) tackles Trinity Catholic's Tahjee Morgan (1) during a football game at Darien High School on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.
Darien's Matthew Burke (44) tackles Trinity Catholic's Tahjee Morgan (1) during a football game at Darien High School on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.
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Ansonia's Tyler Cafaro crosses the goal line for a touchdown ahead of two Plainfield defenders in the first half of the Chargers' Class S football quartfinal in Derby, Conn. on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. less
Ansonia's Tyler Cafaro crosses the goal line for a touchdown ahead of two Plainfield defenders in the first half of the Chargers' Class S football quartfinal in Derby, Conn. on Wednesday, December 4, ... more
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(John Vanacore/For Hearst Connecticut Media) North Branford's Tyler DiNapoli gets a pass off over the top of Branford's Christopher Bouton during Friday evenings game in Branford.
(John Vanacore/For Hearst Connecticut Media) North Branford's Tyler DiNapoli gets a pass off over the top of Branford's Christopher Bouton during Friday evenings game in Branford.
OFFENSE
- OL—ADRIEN MARCOS, Plainville
- OL—ALEK TOLBOE, Woodland
- OL—ADAM VIOLANO, Seymour
- OL—SAM GIZZIE, Holy Cross
- OL—LUIS SANTIAGO, Ansonia
- TE—GARRETT CAFARO, Ansonia
- WR—JAYVON MASSEY, Bloomfield
- WR—LOGAN BRIGGS, Stafford/East Windsor/Somers
- RB—SHYKEEM HARMON, Ansonia
- RB—TYLER DINAPOLI, North Branford
- QB—DARON BRYDEN, Bloomfield
- PK—SEAN BALDYGA, Bacon Academy
DEFENSE
- DL—BRAEDON MCCARTHY, Sheehan
- DL—MICHAEL RIJO, Derby
- DL—ISAAC RILEY, Northwest Catholic
- DL—KYLE DAVIS, Bloomfield
- DL—JAHVON OLMSTEAD, Capital Prep/Achievement First
- LB—JALEN GOPIE, Waterbury Career Academy
- LB—MARCUS JOHNSON, Bullard Havens
- LB—OWEN BRUNK, Cromwell/Portland
- LB—BRANDON BISH, Bloomfield
- DB—TYLER CAFARO, Ansonia
- DB—CHRISTIAN COLLIN, Plainville
- DB—JASON PALMIERI, Woodland
- DB—TAHJEE MORGAN, Trinity Catholic/Wright Tech
