North Haven High School Set for First-Ever Football Championship Game

North Haven, CT - North Haven High School looks to cap a perfect season and pick up its first state football championship in the Class L title game Saturday.

The top-seeded Indians will tangle with No. 6 New Canaan in the finals at West Haven High School. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.

North Haven enters the game with a 12-0 record, while New Canaan, which has won back-to-back championships, is 10-1.

The Indians have never played in the finals, while New Canaan is making its 15th championship game appearance.

Here is a brief look at North Haven and New Canaan.

No. 1 North Haven vs. No. 6 New Canaan
Records: North Haven 12-0, New Canaan 10-1
Current winning streak: North Haven 12, New Canaan 2
Points scored per game: North Haven 48.1, New Canaan 43.7
Points allowed per game: North Haven 14.6, New Canaan 15.1
Previous state titles: North Haven none, New Canaan 10 (2014, 2013, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2002, 2001, 1993, 1982)
Previous state runners-up: North Haven none, New Canaan 4 (2011, 2010, 2000, 1996)

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Photo courtesy of CIAC