Newtown’s fourth grade football team saw its phenomenal season come to an end in the Shoreline Conference Championship game November 16 as the Nighthawks lost 13-0 to host North Haven.

This was, nonetheless, a season worth bragging about as the Hawks reached the pinnacle game. Newtown started off with momentum as Daniel Springer’s onside kick was recovered by the Hawks’ own, Maddox Wilson. The offense took the field, and several runs were attempted by Greg Lewis, Grey Antoinette, Joey Skura, Maverick Levy, and Maddox Wilson. The offense had a difficult time getting in its natural groove and making putting together drives to the end zone.

North Haven also struggled in the first half, as the Hawk defense had an answer for everything thrown at it. Nick Strong, Joey Skura, and DJ Macaluso all served up some big hits, preventing North Haven from making it in the end zone. It was scoreless at the half.

Emotions were high as the Nighthawks began the half with possession of the ball. The offense made drives down field to no avail. North Haven scored for a 7-0 lead. Upon regaining possession of the ball, the Hawks attempted to display their passing game, with throws to Baer Rangel, Macaluso, and Jack Capelli falling incomplete. Maverick Levy fought hard in the pocket all day, with several quarterback keeps. North Haven drove down field to put another six points on the board.

The Newtown Nighthawks played with teamwork, tenacity, and drive all season. The camaraderie and love these boys demonstrated week in and week out for this game and for one another, is what allowed them to go so far in their season. The Hawks have a bright future ahead of them. Newtown looks to come back next year even stronger and determined to bring home a championship.

Here are details from the team's semifinal-round win the week before:

Newtown 27, Cheshire 8: The Nighthawks persevered with grit and teamwork, coming out victorious against the Cheshire Rams. They punched a ticket to the Shoreline Championship game. The semifinal matchup was very intense at the start, both teams with a lot on the line. The Nighthawks started on defense. Nick Strong, DJ Macaluso, and Drew Van Scotter had some pivotal stops to turn the ball over on downs allowing the offense to get its first crack at the ball. The Newtown offense struggled to get down field in the first quarter, some game-day jitters set upon the Hawks. Macaluso had an almost interception to keep things scoreless.

In the second quarter Maverick Levy, Greg Lewis, Joey Skura, and Maddox Wilson down the field for Greg Lewis to put the first points on board. Maverick Levy ran in the extra point bringing the score to 7-0. Maddox Wilson had an exciting onside kick recovery shortly after; however, the ball was fumbled by the Hawks. The Cheshire Rams struggled as well with several flags impeding their ability to get to the end zone. The Rams eventually scored after a fumble recovery. Levy and his offense quickly responded with a pass completion to Grey Antoinette and Wilson ran in the extra point.

The Rams regained possession but were shut down by the Hawks’ defense, giving Newtown one more possession before the half. The Hawks capitalized on their final possession with a drive like their fans had never seen before. Antoinette got Newtown down field. A pass to Lewis, and a connection between Antoinette and Levy for a TD, followed by a Levy run for the extra point brought the score to 21-8. Stellar blocking was provided by Wilson, Keaton Ervin, Brody Conklin, Luke Anderson, and Joey Brown. The second half consisted of ferocious blocking by the Hawks’ defense. Hayes Bartel and Levy had interceptions as the Hawks prevented the Rams from scoring in the second half. Levy scored the final touchdown of the game.