Newtown High School's football team will host Xavier of Middletown in the Class LL Small division state semifinals on Saturday, December 6 at 2 pm at Blue & Gold Stadium.

At Stake: A spot in the title game versus either No. 2 Shelton or No. 3 Hall.

Tickets: $10 for adults; $5 for students in grades 1-12 and senior citizens. Visit ciacsports.ticketleap.com to purchase tickets.

The Visitors

Team: Xavier Falcons of Middletown.

Conference: Southern Connecticut Conference.

Record: 7-3.

Bracket Seed: 4.

State Finals History: Class LL champs in 2005, 2010, 2011, and 2012; Class L runner-up in 1972 and Class L-II runner-up in 1981.

The Hosts

Team: Newtown Nighthawks.

Conference: South-West Conference.

Record: 12-0 (including SWC championship).

Bracket Seed: 1.

State Finals History: Class M-I champs in 1981, Class MM champs in 1990 and 1992; Class L runner-up in 1978 and 1980, and Class MM runner-up in 1991.