VIDEO: Newtown Wins State Championship on Final Play 7 Years to the Date After Sandy Hook Shooting
The incredible power of sports never ceases to amaze us. Many a time, the games athletes play in can be so much more than just a competition of sheer ability. They can have meaning that stretches far beyond the field of play; for not just players, but coaches, families and even entire states and nations. This was the case with Newtown high school's incredible victory over Darien in Conn.'s Class LL state championship football game Saturday. It was seven years ago to the date that the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting ravaged Newtown, and left the country shocked and confused. Now, in what seems like it couldn't have been a more opportune time, Newtown is reveling in celebration.
FINAL — Oh. My. God.
— Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) December 14, 2019
Street hits Riley Ward for a 36-yard game winning touchdown as time expires in the fourth quarter.
Newtown 13, Darien 7.
The Nighthawks (13-0) are your Class LL state champions. pic.twitter.com/qCIF3E5Ruu
Quarterback Jack Street led Newtown down the field on their final possession, and hit an open Riley Ward as time expired to seal the game -- and the state's crown for the Nighthawks.
7 years ago in Newtown, CT was an unspeakably awful day. 7 years to the day, kids from that town and school did this. Sports are amazing sometimes. https://t.co/Tko89MRnSj
— Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP) December 14, 2019
Enjoy this celebration gentlemen, you'll never forget it for the rest of your lives.