Darien Boys Soccer Set for Class LL State Finals

Boys soccer in Connecticut reaches its pinnacle Saturday, as all four state championship matches will be played at three locations.

Three of the eight finalists are seeking their first-ever state title; in fact, one is making its first trip to the finals. The other five schools have combined for 37 state championships.

Three teams are seeking to repeat as state champions.

Here is a brief capsule of the title matchups.

Class LL

No. 1 Glastonbury vs. No. 11 Darien
at West Haven High School, 1 p.m.
Records: Glastonbury 17-2-0, Darien 14-1-5
Current winning streak: Glastonbury 7, Darien 10
State titles: Glastonbury 8 (2014, 2013, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1989, 1960, 1959), Darien none
State runnerup finishes: Glastonbury 5 (2008, 2007, 1984, 1979, 1951), Darien none
Rosters and Season Results

Class L

No. 5 Wethersfield vs. No. 14 Avon
at Middletown High School, 1 p.m.
Records: Wethersfield 16-2-1, Avon 15-5-0
Current winning streak: Wethersfield 10, Avon 4
State titles: Wethersfield 15 (2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1991, 1984, 1982, 1975, 1968, 1957, 1955, 1954, 1949, 1948), Avon 8 (2014, 2000, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1985, 1984, 1976)
State runnerup finishes: Wethersfield 3 (1966, 1952, 1950), Avon 7 (2012, 2011, 2004, 1999, 1995, 1990, 1986)
Rosters and Season Results

Class M

No. 3 Bacon Academy vs. No. 4 Tolland
at Middletown High School, 10 a.m.
Records: Bacon Academy 17-1-2, Tolland 17-2-1
Current winning streak: Bacon Academy 10, Tolland 7
State titles: Bacon Academy none, Tolland 1 (2009)
State runnerup finishes: Bacon Academy 1 (2012), Tolland 1 (2014)
Rosters and Season Results

Class S

No. 2 Coventry vs. No. 8 Somers
at Falcon Field, Meriden, 1 p.m.
Records: Coventry 17-2-0, Somers 14-5-1
Current winning streak: Coventry 7, Somers 6
State titles: Coventry none, Somers 5 (2014, 2001, 2010, 2008, 2004)
State runnerup finishes: Coventry 2 (1982, 1972), Somers 1 (2012)
Note: the teams played twice during the regular season, with Coventry winning 5-0 and 3-1
Rosters and Season Results

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