All Rights Reserved. The win came seven years to the day after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School … ", Parents of Sandy Hook Victims Share Haunting 'Back to School' PSA, Lawyers for Sandy Hook Families Claim Alex Jones Sent Them Child Porn, Father of Six-Year-Old Sandy Hook Victim Dies From Suicide, Sandy Hook Families Can Have Access to 'Infowars’ Financials After Court Ruling. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. "[With the game] being played on the anniversary, we wanted the media to respect our students, staff, and families while they are attending the game. The Nighthawks got the snap off with just three seconds remaining then Street hit Ward for the game-winning score. With just seconds left on the clock, the high school football team in Newtown, Connecticut, scored a winning touchdown during the state championship game — … Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Newtown High School (the school that Sandy Hook feeds into) wins a state championship on a 36 yard TD pass on the final play of the game. Seven years later, the community had a reason to celebrate as Newton High School defeated Darien High School 13-7 in the Class LL state championship on a … The Newtown High School football team ended the season on an incredible note. Ward proceeded to celebrate with his teammates and it was a scene of pure bedlam to say the least. The victory was notable for two reasons: 1) It marked the school's first state title win in 27 years; and 2) It occurred exactly seven years after its town was devastated by one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. The game was knotted 7-7 when Newtown forced a turnover downs with just 56 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. GameTimeCT reports several of the athletes were inside the school at the time of the shooting. Newtown wins the CLASSS LL title 13-7 over Darien I’m the final play Jack Street hits Riley Ward for 36-yard TD #cthsfbNewtown’s first state title since 1992 pic.twitter.com/BfSMc0rNIy. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | WOW! Prior to Saturday's match-up, Newtown superintendent Lorrie Rodrigue released a statement asking all media outlets to refrain from asking the players about the Sandy Hook anniversary. This year's state title in unbelievable fashion comes seven years after the horrific massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary. We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. On Dec. 14, 2012, the community of Newtown, Connecticut was rocked by the tragedy of the Sandy Hook mass shooting. Newtown scored all 13 of their points in the final quarter to clinch the state title. "Absolutely amazing," Newtown coach Bobby Pattison told the Hartford Courant after the game. Box Score Tournament Bracket. In the final play of the Connecticut Class LL State Championship game, … The Newton varsity football team lost Friday's neutral playoff game against Pewitt (Omaha, TX) by a score of 44-36. Posted this week 1:34 am ET, Bowl projections: Notre Dame enters CFP field, Week 14 odds, lines: Bama a massive favorite over LSU, AP Top 25: Iowa State up as top eight stays in place, Vanderbilt fires Mason after seven seasons as coach, LSU WR Marshall opts out of remainder of 2020 season, FSU DB Samuel opts out to prepare for 2021 NFL Draft, Florida-Tennessee, Bama-LSU set for SEC on CBS. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. The Newton varsity football team won Friday's neutral playoff game against Harleton (TX) by a score of 77-6. section: | slug: newtown-football-team-wins-state-championship-on-anniversary-of-sandy-hook-shooting-with-last-second-touchdown | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Box Score Watch Game Clips … According to GameTimeCT, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference had discussed moving the championship game, which was held at at Trumbull High, to Sunday, as there was concern that the anniversary would "put unwanted stress on the players, school, and community." We had moments in that game where it didn’t look too good for Newtown ... I’m so proud of the kids. I couldn’t be happier.". This game was part of the 2020 Football State Championships - 2020 Football Conference 3A D2 tournament. Seven years later, the community had a reason to celebrate as Newton High School defeated Darien High School 13-7 in the Class LL state championship on a game-winning touchdown as time expired. It certainly was an amazing ending to a day that saw an unimaginable tragedy seven years ago. It marks the first state championship for Newtown since 1992. © Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. COLUMBUS The site for the upcoming Ohio High School Athletic Association football state championship games in Divisions II through VII — which will be … "I’m so proud of my kids for not giving up. The Newtown High School football team won the state championship game on the seventh anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in … Newtown High School on Saturday won the Connecticut Class LL state championship in football. This game was part of the 2020 Football State Championships - 2020 Football Conference 3A D2 tournament. Oh my goodness. Holy crap. List of OHSAA football champions ... Jump to navigation Jump to search. Newtown began with the ball at their own 33-yard line before driving into Darien territory. This was Newtown's first state championship since the 1992 season. This site exists to preserve the history of high school sports in Iowa, including the achievements of each of Iowa's current and former high schools, the history of existing and former sports conferences, nicknames, state tournament results, state champions, and more. It conducts state championship competitions in all the OHSAA-sanctioned sports. The focus should remain on the athletes and the opportunity they have to compete for the state championship. COMPLEX participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COMPLEX gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. The Newtown High School football team ended the season on an incredible note. Below is a list of Louisiana state high school football champions sanctioned by various organizations since they began holding formal high school football state championship games in Louisiana in 1909. On Dec. 14, 2012, six adults and 20 children were shot and killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at As Ward made his way into the end zone, you can see the utter jubilation on his face. Street had thrown a 75-yard touchdown to Ward earlier in the fourth quarter that tied the game. Newtown quarterback Jack Street connected with Riley Ward on a 36-yard touchdown in the corner of the end zone on the final play of the game. However, after the Newtown High principal and athletic director consulted with the team, it was decided that the championship game would take place on the originally scheduled date. Ward finished with five receptions for 145 yards and those two huge touchdown catches. The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) is the governing body of athletic programs for junior and senior high schools in the state of Ohio. In the final play of the Connecticut Class LL State Championship game, the Nighthawks quarterback Jack Street threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to Riley Ward, securing a 13-7 win over Darien High School. "We have respectfully asked media over the years to honor our community’s request to remember and grieve privately for those we lost on 12/14,” Rodrigue said. The Street-Ward connection was truly the difference for Newtown.