West Haven – New England Football Journal®

Greenwich 24, West Haven 6 – D’Angelo steals the show

September 13, 2024

WEST HAVEN – Going into Friday night’s season opener between #6 Greenwich and #4 West Haven, most people knew about Blue Devils quarterback Nick Conlan. By the end of the night, it was Cardinals quarterback Michael D’Angelo that people were talking about. D’Angelo threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another in an impressive debut for. Greenwich that has very little experience at the skill positions returning. It did not……

Conlan ready to lead West Haven back to the Class LL title game

September 2, 2024

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West Haven quarterback Nick Conlan still remembers the sting of losing the Class LL state game to Staples last season. Conlan, a three year starter going into this season wants another shot at getting back to the game and he knows what it is going to take to get there. “We need to focus on the goal and not take anything lightly we have the guys, the talent, and the……

Class LL — Staples 21, West Haven 20 — Wreckers prevail in instant classic

December 9, 2023

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By Matt Spalding NEFJ Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — Staples edged out West Haven, 21-20, in an emotional Class LL title game. It was impassioned from the coin toss, as Staples and West Haven battled in an instant classic in New Britain. A crisp night sky was full of worlds of emotions at Arute Field in New Britain. While every state title game is a huge deal for the schools playing……

Class LL State Title Game Preview: #1 Staples Wreckers vs. #3 West Haven Blue Devils

December 9, 2023

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We have a heavyweight fight on our hands between Staples and West Haven. These two teams met in Week One with the Blue Devils winning 33-23. Staples has gone undefeated since however and has bern a different team. The Wreckers offense is powered by Caleb Smith, arguably the best player in Connecticut this season. Smith has amassed 1,400 yards rushing and 1,924 passing coming into this game. He leads an……

North Haven 21, West Haven 13 – Nighthawks grind out upset win

October 20, 2023

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The North Haven, West Haven was moved up a day due to weather concerns and the game did not disappoint as North Haven used a ground and pound game plan to upset West Haven 21-13. With the loss, West Haven drops 5-1 while North Haven improves to 5-1. The Nighthawks controlled the clock holding the ball for 33 minutes in the game. They had two 15 play drives and a……