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12/11/2023 09:37 AM

North Haven Defeats Wilton in State Championship Game


North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Players raise the championship plaque. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory over Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Players raise the championship plaque

North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Camren Thompson (8). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Michael Moran (10). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Punter Adam Pandolfi (31). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Adam Pandolfi (31). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Adam Pandolfi (31). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Christian Mongillo (34). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Michael Moran (10). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Michael Moran (10). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. North Haven Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Players raise the championship plaque. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Adam Pandolfi (31) leaps over the goal line for North Haven’s first touchdown. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Adam Pandolfi (31) scampers down the sideline on his way for a touchdown. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Eric Vetrano (13) watches his kick for the extra point. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Adam Pandollfi (31) and teammates swarm the Wilton ball carrier. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. North Haven defenders swarm the Wilton ball carrier. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Adam Pandolfi (31) leaps for the snap during a North Haven punt. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Brian Moran (33) recovers the Wilton fumble. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Brian Moran (33) recovers the Wilton fumble. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Jake McCreven (25) deflects a Wilton pass in the end zone. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Jake McCreven (25) deflects a Wilton pass in the end zone. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. North Haven defenders swarm the Wilton ball carrier. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. North Haven defenders swarm the Wilton ball carrier. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. North Haven defenders swarm the Wilton ball carrier. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Tyler Dimauro (24) celebrates a North Haven touchdown. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Head coach Anthony Sagnella is carried by players following their victory. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Brendan Ryan (58), Nicholas Harkins (30), Camren Thompson (8) and Adam Pandolfi (31). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Parents and students take photos of the team celebrations on the field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Defensive Coordinator Alex Velardi is shown during warmups. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Camren Thompson (8), Brendan Ryan (58), Nicholas Harkins (30), and Adam Pandolfi (31) line up fo the coin toss. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Adam Pandolfi (31) leaps over the goal line for North Haven’s first touchdown. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Adam Pandolfi (31) leaps over the goal line for North Haven’s first touchdown. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Christopher Cretella (32) separates the ball from the Wilton player as Brian Moran (33) recovers. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Christopher Cretella (32) separates the ball from the Wilton player as Brian Moran (33) recovers. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Brian Moran (33) recovers a Wilton fumble and returns for a touchdown after the ball was stripped by Michael Moran (10). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Brian Moran (33) recovers a Wilton fumble and returns for a touchdown after the ball was stripped by Michael Moran (10). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Brian Moran (33) recovers a Wilton fumble and returns for a touchdown after the ball was stripped by Michael Moran (10). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Adam Pandolfi (31), Camren Thompson (8), Head coach Anthony Sagnella, Nicholas Harkins (30), and Brendan Ryan (58). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. North Haven players run onto the field before the start of the game. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Brian Moran (33) recovers a Wilton fumble and returns for a touchdown after the ball was stripped by Michael Moran (10). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Brian Moran (33) recovers a Wilton fumble and returns for a touchdown after the ball was stripped by Michael Moran (10). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier
North Haven claimed its second straight Class MM state football championship with a 21-0 victory Wilton at Arute Field in New Britain on Dec. 9. Michael Moran (10). Wesley Bunnell / The Courier