The Hand (Madison, CT) varsity football team will host New London (CT) in a home playoff game today at 6:30 p.m. at Hand High School. This game is part of the 2024 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class M tournament.
New London vs Hand High School Football Game Info:
What: Connecticut High School Football
Who: New London vs Hand
When: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Time: 6:30pm.
Bracket: 2024 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class M
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: New London vs Hand
The undefeated Hand (Madison, CT) football team is set to host New London (CT) in a highly anticipated Class M playoff game today at 6:30 p.m. at Hand High School. This contest marks a key moment in the 2024 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class M tournament, where both teams are looking to advance to the next round.
Season Recap and Records
Hand enters the game with a perfect 10-0 overall record and an 8-0 league mark, dominating their competition throughout the season. The team has been a powerhouse, averaging 38.0 points per game and boasting a robust 195.1 rushing yards per game. Their defense has also been solid, with 49.4 tackles per game and 1.0 sacks per game.
New London, on the other hand, comes into the game with a 6-4 record, including a 3-1 league mark. Their season has been a mix of highs and lows, with 38.7 points per game, but their defense has allowed 225 points over the course of the year. They’ll need to step up their defensive game if they hope to compete with Hand’s high-powered offense.
Head-to-Head
These two teams already faced off earlier in the season, with Hand coming out on top 36-14 in a non-conference game on September 13, 2024. In that matchup, Hand’s offense was firing on all cylinders, with their defense holding New London to just two touchdowns.
Key Players to Watch
For New London, much of the offense revolves around Tyler Narracci, who leads the team in rushing yards and points. He’ll need to produce big numbers to keep the game close. Meanwhile, Quinton O’dea has been a consistent threat in the receiving game, adding to the team’s total yardage.
Hand’s Paul Calandrelli has been exceptional this season, leading the team with 140.9 passing yards per game. His ability to connect with top receivers, like Tyler Narracci, and spread the field will be key to Hand’s success. Additionally, Kenny Carter has anchored Hand’s defense, contributing with sacks and pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
Scoring Trends
Both teams have been prolific on offense, though Hand has shown a more consistent scoring ability across all quarters. New London tends to start slow, averaging just 7.0 points in the first quarter, but they’ve been able to pick up the pace in later periods. In contrast, Hand is steady throughout, with their highest-scoring quarter being the second, where they average 10.4 points.
The Path Ahead
While Hand comes into this game as the clear favorite with an undefeated record and home-field advantage, New London will be hungry for redemption after their earlier loss to Hand. They’ll need to improve their offensive consistency and tighten up defensively to have a chance of pulling off an upset.
This exciting playoff game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and promises to be a thrilling matchup as these two teams battle for a spot in the next round of the 2024 CIAC Class M tournament.
