Senior Joe Lambert caught a 44-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Kendell Groom, and Lambert tossed a 60-yard touchdown pass to senior DeShawn Murphy on a half-back option, to lift the Hyde football teams to a 21-0 victory over Northwest Catholic Saturday before an estimated 1,500 at Municipal Stadium in Waterbury.

The second-seeded Howling Wolves (11-1), who led 14-0 at halftime, won their fourth state title this decade. Hyde also won in 2000, 2004 and 2005.

Senior Justen Wilson added a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter for the Howling Wolves.

Wilson rushed for a team-high 66 yards on 13 carries. Lambert added 13 carries for 46 yards. Murphy recorded three sacks, and Hyde forced five turnovers, including four in the first half.

Junior Ras Morgan led the top-seeded Indians with 59 yards on 12 carries. Senior quarterback Jack Murphy completed 5 of 18 passes for 34 yards and an interception. Northwest Catholic (10-2) was playing in its first state title game.