High School Football Dynasty Ratings: Connecticut

By Jordan Divens Aug 17, 2018, 10:15am

Top four of New Canaan, Hand, Xavier and Ansonia have combined for 26 state titles since 2003.

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Factoring in results and schedule strength, MaxPreps partner Ned Freeman at CalPreps.com has produced dynasty ratings for the top high school football programs in all 50 states.

Freeman's rating takes into account games going back to 2003, giving fans and readers an unmatched look at the high school football landscape over the past 15 years.

We head to the Northeast for a look at Connecticut, where the top two teams have won the past seven Class L state championships.

Connecticut High School Football Dynasty Ratings
New Canaan has won eight Connecticut state titles since 2003.
New Canaan has won eight Connecticut state titles since 2003.
File photo by Kevin Pakaty
1. New Canaan
Overall record (2003-2017): 151-33-1
State championships: 8
vs. Top 1,000: 17-15



2. Hand (Madison)
Overall record: 130-44
State championships: 6
vs. Top 1,000: 10-21

Overall record: 121-45-1
State championships: 5
vs. Top 1,000: 13-16

4. Ansonia
Overall record: 175-17
State championships: 7
vs. Top 1,000: 1-2

5. Greenwich
Overall record: 127-39
State championships: 2
vs. Top 1,000: 5-25

6. Shelton
Overall record: 124-43
State championships: 1
vs. Top 1,000: 10-21

7. West Haven
Overall record: 114-49-1
State championships: none
vs. Top 1,000: 7-27



8. Staples (Westport)
Overall record: 134-36
State championships: 2
vs. Top 1,000: 3-24

9. Southington
Overall record: 137-31
State championships: 2
vs. Top 1,000: 3-10

10. Darien
Overall record: 127-44-1
State championships: 3
vs. Top 1,000: 15-16

Next five: Masuk (Monroe), Notre Dame (West Haven), Windsor, Cheshire, Ridgefield.