CIAC Class L Football State Championship. December 16, 2024 By David Whitham On Saturday, New Canaan won their third straight CIAC Class L state football championship, defeating Darien 35-21. New Canaan’s Luke Robinson throws to an outside receiver.. New Canaan’s Chris Cuesta dives for the goal line to score the Rams’ first touchdown. New Canaan’s James McInerney burst through the hole for a 33-yard touchdown run. Darien’s Ben Rolapp goes over the top to score the Blue Wave’s first touchdown. Darien’s Ben Rolapp tries to escape the grip of New Canaan’s Will Sullivan. New Canaan’s Andrew Esposito takes off for a fourth quarter touchdown.