Connecticut
Vote: Who is the top returning high school quarterback in Connecticut heading into spring of 2025?
Connecticut high school football doesn’t have spring football practices, but regardless the Constitution State has produced some of the top talent coming out of the Northeast United States.
Why not take a look into the future with the top passers from Connecticut, shall we?
A position that the state has started to produce talent at regularly is at quarterback, with many top end signal callers now heading to the collegiate level from Connecticut. With the passing game becoming a focal point of many high school offenses around the country, it’s no different when it comes to the Constitution State.
The following is a list and voting poll of top returning Connecticut quarterbacks heading into the 2025 spring. Take a look at our nominees and then vote in our poll that’s at the bottom of the page.
Know of another? Send a note to villamarzo@scorebooklive.com with some details on your nominee.
Voting will conclude Thursday, May 1st, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Quarterbacking one of the state’s top programs, Rolapp put up some solid numbers in his junior season for Darien. Rolapp finished 2024 completing 183-of-309 passes for 2,587 yards and 30 touchdowns.
Another talented passer that carried the weight of playing under center for one of the state’s better clubs was Manning for the Jesuits. As a junior, Manning completed 170-of-282 for 2,556 yards and 32 touchdowns.
Weil stepped into some big shoes for the Wreckers and played admirably all throughout the 2024 campaign. The junior ended the season throwing for 2,174 yards and 24 touchdowns on 162 completed passes.
In helping guide Sheehan to a 10-3 record in 2024, O’Brien did a superb job of orchestrating a potent Titans’ offensive attack. The signal caller ended last season completing 123-of-194 passes for 2,227 yards and 30 scores.
Now Robinson’s numbers may not pop out to you, but make no doubt about the talents the passer possesses. The Windsor starter exited 2024 completing 96-of-164 passes for 1,690 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Though Killingly loved to run the football, Sumner did a pretty solid job when the Redmen did decide to throw the rock. Sumner ended 2024 throwing for 1,222 yards, 21 touchdowns only five interceptions.
Unheralded compared to the aforementioned names on this list, if you go off of Burbank’s numbers alone, he’s certainly deserving of a spot among these passers. The 5-foot-10 quarterback threw for 2,634 yards and 31 touchdowns in 2024.
Undoubtedly one of the state’s better passers as Croucher already has offers from schools like Indiana, Michigan and Ole Miss on the table. The 4-star 2027 prospect finished last season throwing for 2,052 yards, 20 touchdowns and only three interceptions.
The Panthers’ field general led the way to a state championship last season and figures to be in store for another big fall campaign. In 2024, Campagne completed 135 passes for 2,580 yards and 33 touchdowns.
Another sophomore that shined during the 2024 season was Jones, who finished last year throwing for 1,611 yards, 21 touchdowns and just five interceptions. Certainly was one of the quarterbacks that flew a little under the radar last fall.
Just a freshman last season, Pelletier proved he could play about as good as anyone no matter the grade level. The quarterback finished his first season of varsity play completing 144-of-259 passes for 1,507 yards and 15 touchdowns.
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Connecticut
HBO casting in CT for neighbor dispute docuseries
A hit HBO documentary series is looking to Connecticut for stories to feature in its second season.
The show “Neighbors” follows on-going neighbor disputes across the country. The goal of the show is to help neighbors reach a resolution, according to the show’s casting director and executive producer Harleigh Shaw.
“Each story we explore, we spend extensive time with neighbors on both sides to really understand the full context beyond the disputes,” Shaw said.
Producers wanted to share stories in the second season that were based in states that weren’t featured earlier this year in the first season, including Connecticut, Shaw said.
“A lot of the things that we’re most interested in are things that may seem small, but become a bigger issue between the neighbors,” Shaw said. “Anything from disagreements over gardening practices to property lines to noise to dock issues, if it’s a waterfront property. A whole myriad of things. We’re really open to anything.”
However, the show does avoid situations that are violent or dangerous.
Residents from Connecticut looking to participate should be open to third party conflict resolution, according to Shaw.
“Some of the ways that we did that were through mediation,” Shaw said. “That’s a huge one. But there are other things in terms of resources we’d be open to help the neighbors to like help work through the issues.”
Filming will take place throughout the summer and is expected to be completed by the end of September.
The show’s production team is located in New York City and Los Angeles.
“Connecticut has always been really interesting because it’s just a short trip away, and we’re just curious to explore the types of neighbor dynamics that are going on there,” Shaw said.
Connecticut residents who are interested in being on “Neighbors,” can apply at helloneighbortv.com and are encouraged to submit information about themselves as well as their neighbor dispute.
“The neighbor disputes are the entry point for this show, but we’re always also just very interested in inspiring amazing people doing cool stuff,” Shaw said.
“Neighbors” premiered in February and was quickly renewed. The show averages about 3 million viewers per episode.
The show features stories that make viewers laugh and cringe, according to HBO Programming’s Executive Vice President Nina Rosenstein.
“At a time when even the smallest disagreements can spiral out of control, ‘Neighbors’ feels both hilariously absurd and surprisingly relatable,” Rosenstein said. “What makes the show special isn’t just the stories and people they find, but the empathy and humanity they bring to each episode.”
Connecticut
‘Serious’ crash closes Sugar Hollow Road in Danbury
DANBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Danbury drivers can expect hours-long closures on Sugar Hollow Road early Monday morning after a “serious” crash, according to local police.
Police said the morning crash has caused closures in both directions at the Ridgefield Line (Bennetts Farm Road) and at Miry Brook Road.
The road is expected to close for approximately three to four hours, police said.
Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes, including George Washington Highway and Route 53.
There are no words on injuries.
Additional information was not immediately available.
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Connecticut
Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts food safety concerns in Connecticut
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) – People like Dena Pizzoferrato are changing what they put in their grocery carts after hearing about a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
“I’m kind of a little nervous so I’m looking to see what I buy right now,” Pizzoferrato said. “Today I didn’t buy any lettuce. I said I’m OK for now.”
Doctors say the illness is spread through parasites that make their way onto fresh produce. There have been 23 reported cases in Connecticut since May, but the CDC says the number is likely higher. Across the country, more than 840 cases and 86 hospitalizations have been reported in 31 states.
Symptoms include diarrhea and nausea that can last days to weeks. Doctors have not identified a source for the outbreak.
Dr. Ulysses Wu, chief epidemiologist at Hartford HealthCare, said a range of produce could be contaminated.
“Typical things you would think are vegetables or fruits. In the past, it’s been raspberries, basil, cilantro. You may find it in lettuces, bagged salads. So it’s a variety of things that can be contaminated, but they have not found it at this time,” said Wu.
Wu said residents should take precautions with their produce. “Take precautions with your fruit and your produce. We give the same advice when people go overseas that you should always peel something. You should always boil something,” he said.
Doctors also recommend washing produce thoroughly if boiling is not an option, and washing hands regularly.
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