Six Connecticut teams snap long winless streaks against rivals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026

In Week 3 of the Connecticut high school football season, six teams ended extended losing streaks against specific opponents. Pomperaug defeated Newtown 24-7, marking their first win since 2011 after 12 consecutive losses. Tolland beat Bloomfield 37-8, also securing their first victory over them since 2011. Branford triumphed 28-21 against Shelton, claiming their first win since 2005. Guilford won 19-0 against Xavier, achieving victory for the first time since 2004. Ludlowe defeated Darien 15-0 for their first win in history against that opponent. Lastly, Law won against West Haven 14-7, breaking a drought that dated back to 1975.
- •Pomperaug wins 24-7 over Newtown, first since 2011.
- •Tolland secures 37-8 victory against Bloomfield, first since 2011.
- •Branford claims 28-21 win over Shelton, first since 2005.
- •Guilford defeats Xavier 19-0, first win since 2004.
- •Ludlowe earns first-ever win against Darien, 15-0.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Six Connecticut football teams just ended opponent droughts lasting 15 to 51 years
"Week 3 saw six different teams end long droughts against specific opponents.
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