Boys Soccer Semifinal Previews: Farmington, Avon, Tolland and Somers

A brief look at matchups involving north-central Connecticut high school teams in boys soccer state tournament play (click the class to get complete bracket).

Class LL

No. 7 Farmington vs. No. 11 Darien
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Naugatuck High School
Records: Farmington 15-2-2, Darien 13-1-5
Current winning streak: Farmington 5, Darien 9
State titles: Farmington 11 (2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2003, 1996, 1992, 1986, 1982, 1979, 1974), Darien 0
State runnerup finishes: Farmington 6 (2014, 2005, 2001, 1995, 1994, 1973), Darien 0

Class L

No. 2 Daniel Hand vs. No. 14 Avon
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m.
Hamden High School
Records: Hand 17-0-1, Avon 14-5-0
Current winning streak: Hand 11, Avon 3
State titles: Hand 3 (1997, 1995, 1993), Avon 8 (2014, 2000, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1985, 1984, 1976)
State runnerup finishes: Hand 1 (1999), Avon 7 (2012, 2011, 2004, 1999, 1995, 1990, 1986)

Class M

No. 1 Lewis Mills vs. No. 4 Tolland
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Tunxis Mead, Farmington
Records: Mills 17-0-1, Tolland 16-2-1
Current winning streak: Mills 14, Tolland 6
State titles: Mills 1 (1997), Tolland 1 (2009)
State runnerup finishes: Mills 2 (2000, 1964), Tolland 1 (2014)

Class S

No. 8 Somers vs. No. 13 Litchfield
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Falcon Field, Meriden
Records: Somers 13-5-1, Litchfield 12-5-2
Current winning streak: Somers 5, Litchfield 5
State titles: Somers 5 (2014, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2004), Litchfield 1 (1963)
State runnerup finishes: Somers 1 (2012), Litchfield 3 (2011, 1975, 1967)

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