The 2026 Connecticut high school football midseason report: Top teams, key players and surprises
A look at Connecticut's top football teams, key players and surprises at the season's midpoint.
The 2026 Connecticut high school football midseason report brings numerous top teams, standout players, and surprising matchups. Sixteen teams have entered the regular season unscathed at 5-0, including three defending state champions. A notable trend is the prominence of signal-callers, with many rising stars leading their respective squads.
Among the key players, Lucca Boyce leads Hand to a 5-0 start, rushing for 633 yards and 10 touchdowns. Greenwich's Justin Carroll has been a defensive leader, recording over 100 tackles twice and contributing 204 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Lyman Hall's Ryan Casey has been a formidable quarterback, leading his team to a 5-0 record with 923 passing yards and nine touchdowns. Masuk's Aaron Champagne, in his third season, has already secured one state championship and is nearing 6,000 career yards for the Panthers.
New Canaan's Jack Crowell has been a three-sport standout, anchoring an already strong defense. Holy Cross' Dae Sean Graves is on track to set three state records with his 49 receiving touchdowns, 208 receptions, and 3,097 receiving yards. Notre Dame Prep's Ja Cari Harris has been a force on the ground, leading the Crusaders to a 4-1 start with 1,269 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. Ludlowe's Ryan Love has taken the helm of his team's offense, leading them to a perfect 5-0 record with 1,249 passing yards and 13 touchdowns.
Among the top five midseason teams, New Canaan, with their defensive dominance, stand at the top. The other four teams include St. Joseph, Simsbury, and New London, all of which have demonstrated their prowess on both offense and defense throughout the season.
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