Connecticut high school football teams open the 2026 season with various results

High school football programs across Connecticut kicked off their seasons this week with a full slate of games. Numerous teams across multiple conferences, including the CCC, FCIAC, and SCC, completed their opening matchups on Thursday and Friday. Notable outcomes included Maloney securing a 35-28 victory over Glastonbury and Staples in the FCIAC, while Southington finished its opener with a 52-6 win against Bristol Central. Some programs, including Killingly, Griswold/Wheeler, and NFA, began the year with losses. Several games required overtime to determine a winner, such as the Conard and South Windsor matchup that concluded 47-46. Schedules remain active with additional contests slated for the coming days as programs look to build momentum during the opening weeks of the season.

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