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Final Connecticut High School Football Top 25 Rankings – Dec. 14

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December 14, 2025

Final Connecticut High School Football Top 25 Rankings – Dec. 14

The Connecticut high school football’s CIAC postseason wrapped up with the state championships this past weekend on Saturday.

Finishing in the No. 1 spot in this week’s final Top 25 rankings out of the Constitution State is Avon Old Farms after they defeated The Williston Northampton School, 35-21, in the Drew Gamere Bowl to end their season a few weeks ago. New Canaan sits right behind as they repeated as Class L champs. Which other teams from around Connecticut high school football deserves to be in the final set of Top 25 rankings for the 2025 campaign?

The Massey Ratings, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.

Here are the last Connecticut high school football rankings for 2025, according to Massey as of Dec. 14.

1. Avon Old Farms Beavers

Avon Old Farms (10-0) opened up the Connecticut high school football season by avenging a loss to Brunswick School from last season and have set the tone for the rest of the campaign. The Beavers have a talented offense that’s averaging 40.7 points per game, led by quarterback Matthew Baer, running back Kharon Craig, and offensive tackle Charlie Thom (Notre Dame commitment).

The Beavers have concluded their season play out of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Counci (NEPSAC) when they defeated The Williston Northampton School last week in the Drew Gamere Bowl, 35-21. Avon Old Farms finishes as the No. 1 team in the Connecticut high school football rankings.

2. New Canaan Rams

The defending Class L state champion New Canaan Rams (13-0) have done it once again as they defeated Cheshire, 34-13.

The Rams have won back to back playoff games versus Darien and Weaver with ease, winning by a combined 85-13. New Canaan won its 16th state championship in head coach Lou Marinelli’s legendary career. With the win, New Canaan clinched their fourth undefeated season in program history for the Rams (1968, 1969, 2008, 2025).

New Canaan has used a high-powered offense to cruise past opponents this fall, with quarterback Maddox Hoffman throwing for 1,936 yards and 21 touchdowns. Running back Henry Stein leads the ground game as he’s rushed for 916 yards and seven touchdowns.

3. Choate Rosemary Hall Wild Boars

Choate Rosemary Hall (8-2) saw its 18-game winning streak snapped back in Week 1 when they lost against New Hampshire’s Phillips Exeter Academy in a battle of top-ranked teams in their respective states.

The Wild Boars will finish likely within the Top 5 of the rankings after they ended their 2025 season in exciting fashion as they avenged that defeat by beating Phillips Exeter Academy in the Leon Modeste Bowl in a 44-42 thriller.

In 2024, the Wild Boars had completed their second consecutive perfect season after defeating Brunswick School. They have lost only four games over the last four Connecticut high school football seasons and only allowed only four opponent to score double digits.

The Wild Boars are another prep school that features multiple future Division I players, including Tanner Raymond (Rutgers) and interior offense lineman Will Tellers.

4. St. Thomas More Chancellors

St. Thomas More (1-3) remain steady as the No. 3 team in our latest set of Connecticut high school football rankings after a 50-21 loss to New Jersey’s No. 3 team, Hun School to end their season.

The Chancellors only losses from the 2024 season came against Maryland’s St. Frances Academy, Hun School, and Florida’s IMG Academy, respectively. St. Thomas More doesn’t have anymore scheduled games left on their 2025 slate.

Among the players the Chancellors feature on their roster are four-star edge rusher Alhassan Iddrissu (UCF), cornerback Terron Johnson, running back Malichi Greaves, and linebacker Christian King.

5. Daniel Hand Tigers

The Daniel Hand Tigers (13-1) has dominated in the Class SS playoffs, dominating all three opponents by a combined score of 122-32, after defeating the Killingly Trailblazers, 37-13, on Saturday.

Fueling the Daniel Hand offensive attack is the strong play of senior signal caller Bobby Reh, who has thrown for 2,194 yards and 29 touchdowns to only three mere picks. Junior running back Lucca Boyce leads the ground game with 1,272 yards and 14 touchdowns.

6. St Joseph (8-2)
7. Cheshire Academy (7-3)
8. Windsor (12-1)
9. Brunswick School (6-4)
10. Greenwich (8-2)

11. Newtown (8-2)
12. Killingly (11-1)
13. Fairfield College Preparatory (8-2)
14. Wilton (10-2)
15. The Taft School (5-4)

16. Bunnell (10-3)
17. Kingswood-Oxford School (8-2)
18. Berlin (12-0)
19. The Loomis Chaffee School (3-6)
20. Darien (6-5)

21. Brookfield (8-3)
22. Staples (5-5)
23. Cheshire (8-3)
24. Southington (7-3)
25. Mark T. Sheehan (10-3)

For Connecticut high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Constitution State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the Connecticut high school scores and football rankings.

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Connecticut Gas Tax Holiday Proposal Stalls – We-Ha | West Hartford News

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March 26, 2026

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Connecticut Gas Tax Holiday Proposal Stalls – We-Ha | West Hartford News

A spokesperson for the governor said the gas tax holiday remains an option ‘should gas prices continue to climb,’ but Lamont is not actively pursuing it due to lack of support from the legislature.

By Karla Ciaglo, CTNewsJunkie.com

On March 10, Gov. Ned Lamont proposed a temporary gas tax holiday to help Connecticut drivers amid rising fuel costs tied to global conflict, but the plan was met with mixed reviews and now appears to be in limbo.

While top Democrats urged immediate action using emergency authority, other legislative leaders and Republicans expressed concerns over timing, fiscal impact, and whether the savings would actually reach Connecticut residents.

Lamont’s proposal would suspend the state’s 25-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax — and potentially the roughly 49-cent diesel tax — as prices climbed following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the resulting disruption to global oil markets. Despite the urgency, it lost traction among legislators.

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Here are 8 Connecticut Easter egg hunts to bring the kids to this year

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March 26, 2026

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Here are 8 Connecticut Easter egg hunts to bring the kids to this year

The arrival of spring means Easter is almost here – it falls on Sunday, April 5, this year.

With the holiday only two weeks away, Christians all over New England are preparing to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. However, for children, the holiday is significant for another reason: candy.

All across the country on Easter Sunday, children will hunt for hidden Easter eggs in hopes of finding a sweet treasure inside. Wondering where they can do so in Connecticut?

Here are eight Easter celebrations and egg hunts in Connecticut to bring the kids to this year.

Easter Egg Hunt at Olde Mistick Village

Head to Olde Mistick Village for its annual Easter egg hunt full of springtime fun. After hunting for eggs in the orchard, children can enjoy face painting at the duck pond, a petting zoo at Center Island and a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny in the Gazebo. Olde Mistick Village will also host a sensory easter egg handout in the Meeting House.

The entire free event will last from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, with designated egg hunt time slots for each age group. Be sure to check the times on Olde Mistick Village’s website. The outdoor shopping mall is located at 27 Coogan Blvd. in Mystic.

Easter Bunny Express

Looking for a unique way to celebrate Easter? Hop on the Railroad Museum of New England’s Easter Bunny Express for a fun celebration on wheels. Passengers will take a scenic train ride through the Litchfield Hills, stopping at the Bunny Patch for children to meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for rubber ducks and receive a chocolate-filled egg.

The 80-minute excursion aboard the Easter Bunny Express costs $25 for coach seats, $30 for premium coach seats or $39 for Governor’s Lounge seats, which include complementary snacks. Be sure to make reservations online in advance, as tickets usually sell out.

Trains will depart from 242 E Main St. in Thomaston at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on March 28-29 and April 3-4.

Dino Easter Egg Hunt

Nature’s Art Village is back with its 15th annual Dino Easter Egg Hunt at The Dinosaur Place. Children can explore the dinosaur trails as they hunt for colorful dinosaur eggs, which can be exchanged for a special goodie bag. Food trucks and the Easter Bunny will also be onsite.

Tickets, which include all-day access to the Dinosaur Park after the hunt, cost $28 for adults, $36 for children ages 2-12 or $20 for children under 2. The event will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, but be sure to check the website for the time slot for your child’s hunt.

Nature’s Art Village is located at 1650 Hartford-New London Tpke. in Montville.

Forest Egg Hunt Adventure

Adventurous children can gather eggs in the woods at Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Forest Egg Hunt Adventure. Afterwards, kids can exchange their eggs for prizes, meet live animals and make crafts.

Member-only admission costs $22 per child, with free admission for two non-member adults included with the purchase of each ticket. The Forest Egg Hunt Adventure has 19 different sessions across March 27-29 and April 3-4, with a special glow in the dark egg hunt at night on Friday, April 3.

Stamford Museum & Nature Center is located at 39 Scofieldtown Road in Stamford.

Easter Egg-Roll at Roller Magic

Need to get the kids’ energy out? Take them to Roller Magic in Waterbury for a special Easter skate, complete with an Easter egg-roll and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Admission costs $13 per person, with skate rentals available for an additional $5.50.

Roller Magic’s Easter Egg-Roll Skate will take place from 12:30-6 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, and the skating rink will also host a Good Friday skate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3. Roller Magic is located at 60 Harvester Road in Waterbury.

Easter Egg Festival at Westbrook Outlets

Westbrook Outlets’ 28th annual Easter Egg Festival will not only include an egg hunt, but also a scavenger hunt, a bounce house, face painting, cake decorating and a wide selection of food and craft vendors. The free event will last from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, with egg hunts at noon for ages 1-3, 1 p.m. for ages 4-6 and 2 p.m. for ages 7-10.

The Easter Egg Festival will happen inside Suite D130 at Westbrook Outlets, located at 314 Flat Rock Place in Westbrook.

Goat Egg Hunt at March Farm

You’ve heard of goat yoga, but what about goat egg hunts? Got Your Goat is hosting its fourth annual “Got Your Goat?” Egg Hunt, this year at Bethlehem’s March Farm. Guests can arrive at any time during the egg hunt window to hunt for eggs alongside goats frolicking through the field. Once the children have collected up to 12 eggs, they can exchange them for prizes and spend quality time with baby goats.

Got Your Goat will host three specialty egg hunts this year: Saturday, March 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Friday, April 3 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The goat egg hunt costs $42 per person, though adults and non-hunting babies enter for free.

March Farm can be found at 160 Munger Lane in Bethlehem.

EverWonder Egg Scramble

Join EverWonder Children’s Museum for a re-imagined egg hunt full of golden eggs, an optional live animal experience, museum play and sensory-friendly options. EverWonder will host three different egg hunts: an Easter Egg Hunt for $10-20 at 9 a.m, 10:30 a.m. and noon on April 4; a flashlight egg hunt for $30 at 6:30 p.m. on March 27; and a sensory egg hunt for $13-15 at 9 a.m. on March 28.

All tickets for the 2026 Egg Scramble can be purchased online. EverWonder Children’s Museum is located at 11 Mile Hill Road Suite 1 in Newtown.

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Enfield mother relieved after landmark social media case jury verdict

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March 25, 2026

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Enfield mother relieved after landmark social media case jury verdict

Wednesday’s landmark jury ruling in a social media addiction case was watched closely by an Enfield mother who’s also suing social media companies, including Meta, after her daughter took her own life a few years ago. She said her daughter’s death was fueled by an addiction to the platforms.

“We deserve this win. The whole, all of us who have lost our children deserve this win,” Tammy Rodriguez said.

She jumped for joy after a jury found Meta and YouTube liable in a social media addiction case. The verdict found the social media companies negligent in the design and operation of their platforms to the point where it was a substantial factor in causing harm to the plaintiff.

This is the first of many cases brought by families accusing social media companies of harming their children. Rodriguez is suing after her 11-year-old daughter, Selena, took her life in the summer of 2021. She pointed to Selena’s struggles with bullying and a change in her behavior.

“She was doing things she never would have done in the past, very risky things,” Rodriguez said.

In a statement to NBC News, Meta called teen mental health “profoundly complex” and “couldn’t be linked to a single app,” saying in part: “We will continue to defend ourselves vigorously as every case is different, and we remain confident in our record of protecting teens online.”

Google, which owns YouTube, said the case “misunderstands” YouTube, saying it’s a “responsibly built streaming site”.

Quinnipiac University law professor Wayne Unger says this is a landmark verdict for other similar cases in court.

“For the first time, we are holding companies civilly liable for the harms that they have caused,” he said.

He says the ruling means Meta and YouTube didn’t adequately warn users about the dangers of using their platforms. He says down the line, this could mean companies changing their behaviors and adjusting their platforms.

“That means change their products to now make them essentially legally compliant or, in other words, to mitigate the new legal exposure that they have,” Unger said.

An exposure Rodriguez hopes could bring real change.

“People need to know the real truth.”

Rodriguez’s case still remains pending in federal court.

Unger says for social media companies, the easiest thing that could happen, for example, is putting a warning label on their products. He says there could be changes with likes and reshares as well.

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