NFA falls to Xavier 48-14
NFA's Joey Paparelli tires to get away from Xavier's Rider Doolittle (54) in CIAC Class LL state title game action Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.
NFA's Joey Paparelli slips away from Xavier's Edwin Luster (32) in CIAC Class LL state title game action Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.
NFA's Khaleed Exum-Strong (4), John Crooks (50) and Trevon Wiggins (49) celebrate Ryer Caruso's last-second TD against Xavier in the first half of CIAC Class LL state title game action Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.
Xavier's Edwin Luster (32) breaks up a pass intended for NFA's Ryer Caruso in CIAC Class LL state title game action Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Xavier rolled to a 48-14 win.
Xavier's Nathan Gonzalez (4) levels NFA's Nicolas Cardelle (18) after an incomplete pass in CIAC Class LL state title game action Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Xavier rolled to a 48-14 win.
NFA head coach Jemal Davis shouts to his players as they play Xavier in CIAC Class LL state title game action Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Xavier rolled to a 48-14 win.
NFA's Steven Makowicki (30) reacts on the bench after Xavier scored a touchdown to make the score 48-14 in CIAC Class LL state title game action Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Xavier rolled to a 48-14 win.
NFA's Calvin Green (44) reacts on the sidelines as time winds-down on the Wildcats loss to Xavier in CIAC Class LL state title game action Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Xavier rolled to a 48-14 win.