NFA rolls past New London 49-12 to clinch playoff berth
NFA players celebrate with their fans the win over New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Xavier Marquez (18) knocks New London's Jaylen Callender (1) out of bounds short of the end zone in the first quarter of high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. NFA rolled to the 49-12 win in the 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry, which was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA quarterback Jayden Desilus lets fly a pass over New London's Clayton Smith (22) in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Xavier Marquez (18) wraps up New London's Jaylen Callender (1) in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London's Jaylen Callender (1) runs away from NFA's Ethan McFadden in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London's Josiah Williams (9) loos for running room against NFA in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Dangelo Aristilde (10) wraps up New London's Derick Lancaster (13) as Jayden Lame (40) moves-in during high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London's Josiah Williams (9), Clayton Smith (22), and Germiah Ballinger (33, obscured) take down NFA's Xavier Fonvil in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Xavier Fonvil plunges through the line as Sam Sweeney blocks New London's Joseph Lucas (50) in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London defenders Charles Zeigler (2), Keeano Gonzalez, and Jadian McKenzie stop NFA's Xavier Fonvil short of the end zone in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Xavier Fonvil (21) drags New London's Jadian McKenzie (56), Erick McNeil (4), and Joe Joe Lucas (8) into the end zone in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Xavier Fonvil (21) loses the hands on the bull just after breaking the plane of the end zone while draging New London's Jadian McKenzie (56), Erick McNeil (4), and Joe Joe Lucas (8) into the end zone in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Damien Bleau makes a catch against New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Andrew Cote can't make the catch as he is defended by New London's Charles Ziegler (2), Clayton Smith (22), Kamil Johnson (10), and Mustafa Dannett (12) in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London's Kamil Johnson (10) beaks up a pass intended for NFA's Maxson Pierre-Louis (9) as Mustafa Dannett (12) helps on coverage in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Nolan Molkenthin (3) tries to fend off a tackle from New London's Brandon Donastorg (17) in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Christian Viens (19) breaks up a pass intended for New London's Charle Ziegler (2) in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Jayden Desilus (12) takes off on a keeper against New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London head coach Johnny Burns talks to his players during a break in the action against NFA in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Damien Bleau (2) reels in a touchdown ahead of New London's Clayton Smith (22) in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA fans cheer a touchdown against New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Ryan Outlow (22) tries to evade New London's Clayton Smith (22) as he follows blocker Sam Sweeney (78) and the Whalers' Erick McNeil (4) pursues in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Xavier Fonvil (21) celebrates a touchdown against New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Xavier Fonvil (21) celebrates a touchdown against New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London fans take a photo together as they watch the Whalers face Norwich Free Academy in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Ethan McFadden catches New London's Josiah Williams (9) in the backfield in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London quarterback Frankie Pratts (6) tries to cut to avoid NFA's Nate Cote (24) in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Andrew Cote (6) can't make the catch as New London's Frankie Pratts defends in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Xavier Fonvil (21) battles for yardage against New London's Clayton Smith (22) with Erick McNeil (4) in pursuit in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA cheerleaders pose for a photo as the Wildcats face New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London's Gemiah Ballinger (33) knocks the ball away from NFA quarterback Jayden Desilus (12) for an incomplete pass in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA head coach Jason Bakoulis greets his defense coming off the field after stopping a New London drive in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Josh Brown (75) slows down New London's Jaylen Callender (1) in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London's Charles Zeigler (2) checks on injured quarterback Frankie Pratts after NFA stopped the quarterback on a 4th down attempt in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Damien Bleau (2) makes the catch against New London's Charles Ziegler (2) and Donovan Jeffcoat (11) leading to a 56-yard touchdown in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Damien Bleau (2), followed by Justin Tullli (20) celebrates a touchdown reception against New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA head coach Jason Bakoulis, right, consults with assistant Gary Anderson during play against New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Silas Gates (44) celebrates with Joe Klick (67) and Josh Brown (75) after scoring off a fumble recovery against New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London's Derick Lancaster (13) just misses a long pass from Frankie Pratts as NFA's Christian Viens (19) pursues in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Dangelo Aristilde (10) and Jayden Lame (40) take down New London's Josiah Williams (9) in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London's Donovan Jeffcoat reels in a long pass over the defense of NFA's Xavier Marquez in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London quarterback Frankie Pratts launches a pass on the run against NFA in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Dangelo Aristilde (10) prevents the touchdown by stripping New London's Clayton Smith (22) of the ball in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Ethan McFadden (51, obscured) strips the ball from New London quarterback Frankie Pratts in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London's Erick McNeil (4) dives into the end zone over NFA's Andrew Cote after making an interception in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London players celebrate Erick McNeil's "pick-six" against NFA in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA's Andrew Cote (6) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Justin Tulli (20) and Ryan Outlow (22) against New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
New London's Donovan Jeffcoat (11) and Lio Griffin-Hill (29) wrap up NFA's Andrew Cote (6) in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA head coach Jason Bakoulis huddles his entire team in the closing seconds against New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
NFA players celebrate with their fans the win over New London in high school football action Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Norwich. The 158th renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry was played in the afternoon due to police and school concerns about recent gang activity between the two cities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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