Football Championship Saturday: An Inside Look

NEW BRITAIN-TRUMBULL, CT — Four schools will earn championship plaques Saturday, as the CIAC high school football finals have been scheduled at two Connecticut venues.

McDougall Stadium at Trumbull High School will be the site for the Class S championship matchup between third-seeded Bloomfield and No. 4 Sheehan at 11 a.m. Following that game, at 3 p.m., will be the Class LL finals, pitting No. 1 Newtown against No. 3 Darien.

At Veterans Stadium in New Britain, third-seeded Killingly takes on No. 5 Weston in the Class M title tilt at 11 a.m., followed by a clash between top-seeded St. Joseph and No. 2 Daniel Hand in the Class L championship at 3 p.m.

Here are some facts and figures about each championship contest, including title histories and links to team rosters, followed by a video interview with CIAC football chairman Dr. Leroy Williams.

CLASS LL
No. 1 Newtown Nighthawks vs. No. 3 Darien Blue Wave
Site/time: McDougall Stadium, 3 p.m.
Head coaches: NEW Bobby Pattison; DAR Rob Trifone
2019 record: NEW 12-0; DAR 11-1
Points for/against: NEW 371-78; DAR 382-133
Championship game record: NEW 3-3; DAR 7-8
Previous titles: NEW 1992, 1990, 1981; DAR 2017, 2016, 2015, 1996, 1992, 1991, 1979
Rosters

CLASS L
No. 1 St. Joseph Cadets vs. No. 2 Daniel Hand Tigers
Site/time: Veterans Stadium, 3 p.m.
Head coaches: SJ Joe DellaVecchia; DH Dave Mastroianni
2019 record: SJ 12-0; DH 12-0
Points for/against: SJ 598-65; DH 551-72
Championship game record: SJ 14-3; DH 13-6
Previous titles: SJ 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2009, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980; DH 2018, 2017, 2012, 2011, 2005, 2004, 2003, 1997, 1989, 1984, 1982, 1977, 1976
Rosters

CLASS M
No. 3 Killingly Redmen vs. No. 5 Weston Trojans
Site/time: Veterans Stadium, 11 a.m.
Head coaches: KIL Chad Neal; WES Dan Hassett
2019 record: KIL 11-1; WES 11-1
Points for/against: KIL 413-127; WES 444-187
Championship game record: KIL 3-1; WES 0-1
Previous titles: KIL 2017, 1996, 1981; WES none
Rosters

CLASS S
No. 3 Bloomfield Warhawks vs. No. 4 Sheehan Titans
Site/time: McDougall Stadium, 11 a.m.
Head coaches: BLO Tylon Outlaw; SHE John Ferrazzi
2019 record: BLO 12-0; SHE 10-2
Points for/against: BLO 595-29; SHE 536-203
Championship game record: BLO 9-5; SHE 1-0
Previous titles: BLO 2018, 2015, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1982; SHE 1985
Rosters

Interview with Dr. Leroy Williams, CIAC football chairman.
(Photos and video: Tim Jensen/Patch Media Corp.)