Connecticut
Final Top 10 Connecticut High School Football Rankings (12/16/2024)
The 2024 Connecticut high school football season is now in the books and now teams prepare for the off-season.
The No. 1 team in the Constitution State continues to be Choate Rosemary Hall School after a strong victory over Brunswick Academy a few weeks ago. New Canaan finishes tops among public schools in the state.
Before all the programs head into basketball season, we have the final complete breakdown of the elite Connecticut high school football teams, as we see them.
Another private school that’s loaded with talent across the board is Choate Rosemary Hall School. The Wild Boars picked up win No. 6, 34-7 over Loomis Chaffee School. Connecticut’s top player per 247Sports resides at Choate Rosemary in 4-star offensive lineman Will Black, who is committed to Notre Dame. Choate Rosemary Hall School takes the top spot after defeating Brunswick Academy, 27-9.
A private school that’s loaded with talent across the board is Brunswick School, with Notre Dame commitment Blake Hebert running the show offensively. He’s got Notre Dame commit Matty Augustine on one side and Syracuse commit Jaylen Pray on the other. The Bruins did lose their first game of the season against Phillips Exeter Academy, 34-26, a few weeks ago. Brunswick Academy drops from the top spot after a 27-9 loss to Choate Rosemary Hall School.
The Beavers opened up the season with a loss, but bounced back with a Week 2 victory over Kent School, 42-6. In Week 3, AOF fell to No. 1 Brunswick Scool, 28-7. They feature one of the state’s most overall talented programs. Avon Old Farms has 3-star offensive tackle Owen Aliciene (Penn State commitment) and 3-star defensive lineman Dante Recker (Maryland commitment) highlighting a very talented roster. Even with a loss to Choate Rosemary Hall School, Avon Old Farms remains secure at the third spot despite dropping a fourth game, this time to Phillips Exeter Academy.
The Rams finished the season winning the state’s Class L state championship game with a 35-21 victory over Darien. New Canaan finishes up what has been an impressive season in which they picked up victories over teams like Ludlowe, Staples and Wilton, respectively.
After getting shellacked by Staples back on Thanksgiving, 27-0, the Cardinals re-paid the favor to the Wreckers in the state semifinals. Greenwich won 14-0, sending them off to the Class LL state championship game and Tony Marello’s squad won by the same score once again. Greenwich claimed the state’s highest classification championship with another 14-0 win over West Haven.
Back in the rankings and it’s oh so sweet for Steve Christy and his bunch. The Panthers barely edged out Windsor, 24-21, for the Class MM state championship last week behind a strong effort from quarterback Aaron Champagne.
When it comes to the public schools, Windsor has proven to being one of the state’s best. The Warriors’ undefeated run, however, came to a end last week in Windsor’s 24-21 loss to Masuk in the Class MM state championship game.
The Blue Wave saw its season come to a close with a 35-21 loss to New Canaan in the Class L state championship game. Darien had themselves a solid season and were in the conversation all season long to win it all.
Taking Fairfield Prep off this list and standing in their place is the Blue Devils after they handily routed the Jesuits, 42-7. West Haven fell just short of winning it all in Class LL with a 14-0 loss to Greenwich.
The Wreckers made a valiant effort in attempting to defend their Class LL state championship, but their run came up just short in the state semifinal round. Staples fell, 14-0, to Greenwich last week.
On the bubble: Ansonia, Bunnell, Fairfield Prep, Glastonbury, Killingly, New Britian, Newtown
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— Andy Villamarzo | villamarzo@scorebooklive.com | @sbliveconn
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Hartford mayor reveals list of ‘problem landlords' in the city
Putting problem landlords on notice in Hartford. The mayor revealed a list of landlords Monday he says violated the city’s housing code multiple times, including one the city is looking to get prosecuted for dragging their feet on repairs.
“We just want this to be over. It’s been a long four months,” Marisol Navarro, a Concord Hills Apartments tenant, said.
She’s tired of the uncertainty of where she will live next month. Navarro is one of about 30 households still in temporary housing after a fire in August at the Concord Hills Apartments in Hartford.
Navarro and other tenants have been frustrated with their landlord Greyhill Group for delays in repairs to the point they protested in front of their offices in New York City last week. They’ve also pushed Mayor Arunan Arulampalam to take forceful action against the landlord.
“The city makes Greyhill accountable, make them fix the apartments so we can return and go back to our happy place,” Navarro said.
On Monday, Arulamapalam announced the city would seek criminal charges against Greyhill Group through the State’s Attorney’s Office, saying it violated the city’s housing ordinances.
“There will be consequences, there will be accountability, and we will hold you to account,” he said.
The mayor also revealed a list of three out-of-state landlords he said have not been taking care of the buildings or tenants. That includes PAXE properties, which is owned by Aron Puretz of New York.
The city said multiple PAXE properties had to be vacated due to unsafe conditions, with 13 buildings in foreclosure and/or receivership.
The city also said landlord Moshe Grossbard of New York had notices for violating building codes, with liens on multiple properties for unpaid fines.
Finally, Whitehead Estates LLC, owned by Bishop Lamor Whitehead of New Jersey, had 24 units condemned by the city for no heat or water. Whitehead is currently serving a nine-year prison sentence after being convicted on fraud charges.
“If you don’t shape up, we are going to drive you out of the city. We’re going to make it hard for you to do business,” Arulampalam said.
Navarro said it sends a clear message that enough is enough when it comes to treating tenants right.
“Landlords in the state of Connecticut need to know that they cannot play with peoples’ lives,” she said.
Arulampalam also said Greyhill Group threatened to sue him in his personal capacity over comments he made about the dispute over repairs at Concord Hills.
NBC Connecticut reached out to the attorneys representing Greyhill Group for comment, but didn’t hear back.
Connecticut
How to watch Iowa State women’s basketball vs. Connecticut: TV channel, live stream
The Iowa State women had their chance over Thanksgiving to record a resume-building win when they locked up with defending national champion South Carolina.
Now, days before another holiday, the Cyclones get a second shot at that.
Iowa State (9-3) heads to Uncasville, Conn. on Tuesday night to battle Connecticut. The game, which airs live on FOX Sports 1, will be part of the Invesco Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase from Mohegan Sun Arena.
Earlier this week, the Cyclones bounced back from a loss to in-state rival Iowa by blitzing Eastern Illinois, 87-55. Audi Crooks scored 30 and Addy Brown recorded a double-double in the easy win.
Nothing, though, will come easy against the Huskies, 2023 Final Four participants.
Connecticut (9-1) reeled off eight straight wins, including victories over North Carolina, Ole Miss and Louisville, before falling to Notre Dame last week. They rebounded with a 79-44 victory vs. Georgetown.
Paige Bueckers has returned to form, averaging almost 20 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals per game. Sarah Strong adds 16 points and Azzi Fudd 10.
The Huskies might have their minds focused past Iowa State and to Saturday when they face Juju Watkins and USC in another marquee showdown.
This will be the first meeting between the Cyclones and Huskies, as ESPN’s FPI gives UConn a 98 percent chance to win.
Here are the details on how to watch Iowa State vs. Connecticut on Tuesday, Dec. 17:
Who: Iowa State vs. Connecticut in women’s basketball action
When: 7:30 p.m. CT | Tuesday, December 17
Where: Mohegan Sun Arena | Uncasville, Connecticut
Live Stream: Stream Iowa State vs. Connecticut live on fuboTV (Start your free trial)
TV Channel: FS1
Betting Odds: Not available
Our Prediction: Connecticut 86, Iowa State 77
* Big nights from Crooks, Brown help Iowa State rebound
* No. 3 Iowa State men roll at home vs. Omaha
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The Hidden Dangers of Connecticut: 2024's Worst Places to Live
Connecticut is a state with a lot of history and charm. It’s full of quaint towns and lively cities, offering a mix of scenic beauty and modern attractions. From world-famous institutions like Yale University to the stunning coastline along Long Island Sound, Connecticut has something for everyone.
The state’s ongoing progress, rich cultural offerings, and educational opportunities continue to make it an appealing place to live. That said, some parts of Connecticut struggle with crime, and the state’s safety issues are often linked to higher violent crime rates in certain cities. If you’re thinking about moving to Connecticut or just curious about which places to avoid, keep reading to learn about the ten worst spots to live in the state.
We don’t know what 2025 will bring but these were the 10 Most Dangerous Cities in Connecticut for 2024.
The Hidden Dangers of Connecticut: 2024’s Worst Places to Live
We don’t know what 2025 will bring but these were the 10 Most Dangerous Cities in Connecticut for 2024.
Gallery Credit: Lou Milano
Don’t let em’ fool you, these reports/stats are what they are but this is the reality in every state in our great nation. There are cities that struggle with crime, that is just life. However, I will put our bad up against most other states and we still come out looking awesome. Connecticut has a bad national reputation as a billionaire’s asylum.
Some people think we are walking around with sweaters tied around our necks collecting checks from daddy, others think we are dodging bullets 24/7. Like everything else in life, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Connecticut is a great place to live FULL STOP.
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10 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods, in Connecticut’s Highest Crime City
Gallery Credit: Lou Milano
7 Worst Prisons in the State of Connecticut
If I was going to prison, I’d be worrying about everything. I’d want to know what I was in for and there are not a ton of resources available, I certainly would not have anyone I could ask for their experience. You need to know what danger level you’re facing, what your day-to-day will consist of and what conditions are like. Most of all, you want to know if the place you’re going to has a bad reputation.
Here are the 7 Worst Prisons in Connecticut
Gallery Credit: Lou Milano
Viral: Suspect Mugshots Released! Danbury Kidnapping Perps Inspire Big Laughs
These are the 6 men Danbury Police say kidnapped and beat a couple in the Hat City on Sunday. We (I) decided to have some fun with these photos in the style of the American yearbook.
Gallery Credit: Lou Milano
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