For the second time in the last three years future UConn running back Arkeel Newsome was named the Register's State Player of the Year.

All Newsome did as a senior is rush for a state-record 3,867 yards and set state records with 68 touchdowns and 422 points to lead his Ansonia High School team to its third straight state title.He also finished with Connecticut records with 10,672 career rushing yards, 187 total touchdowns and 1,162 points.

Fellow UConn commit Steve Hashemi, a three-year starting offensive tackle for Class M champion St. Joseph, was also named to the first team