Justin Willis rushed 23 times for 94 yards and one touchdown to lead Notre Dame to a 31-15 victory over host Hamden in the 59th Green Bowl.

Notre Dame (9-1), which has won four straight over Hamden (7-3), qualified for the Class L state playoffs. Notre Dame now leads the series 36-21-2.

Rodrigo Echeandia kicked a 27-yard field goal and four extra points for the Green Knights. Phillip Bentley scored on a 41-yard run, David Rose scored on a 1-yard run and Brian Sibley added an 11-yard touchdown run for Notre Dame.

Jordan Teague scored on a 7-yard run and Jordan Collins caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Jason Lassiter for Hamden.