UConn commit Arkeel Newsome was named the Register's State Player of the Year while his future UConn teammate Steven Hashemi was also named to the first team offense.

Newsome ran for 3,867 yards and scored 68 touchdowns to lead Ansonia to a third consecutive state title. It was his second State Player of the Year award as he was won the award as a sophomore.

Hashemi a three-year starter at right tackle, helped St. Joseph win the Class M title and rush for more than 4,000 yards.