Here's a look as some of the top performances from around the state this past week in high school football:

OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

♦ Hamden Jr. WR Gary Ormond: Had nine receptions for 220 yards and four touchdowns and added a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown in a 48-41 win over Branford.

♦ Hopkins QB Greg Volpe: Rushed for 118 yards and scored on all three carries he attempted to lead the Hilltoppers to a 31-14 win over Kingswood-Oxford. Volpe also made two interceptions on defense.

♦ Lyman Hall Sr. RB Joe DeSandre: Rushed 28 times for 230 yards and five touchdowns in a 34-21 win over Law. DeSandre also had two interceptions and a fumble recovery.

♦ Rocky Hill So. RB Chris Young: Rushed 26 times for a school-record 264 yards and scored four times in a 42-39 win over Bloomfield.

DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

♦ Glastonbury Sr. DB Nick Latty: Intercepted a pass with 25 seconds left in regulation to seal a 19-16 victory over Southington.

♦ Hopkins So. S Brian Keller: Had two interceptions and recovered a fumble in a 31-14 win over Kingswood-Oxford.

♦ Stafford/East Windsor Sr. DB Tim Artruc: Made 18 tackles and a sack in a 32-22 victory over SMSA/University.

♦ Xavier Sr. DB Ryan Jacobucci: Scored on an 8-yard interception return in a 27-0 win over Shelton. Jacobucci also caught a touchdown pass in the win.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

♦ East Haven Sr. Mike Vessichio: Had an 80-yard punt return for a touchdown in a 34-25 win over Platt Tech. He also caught a 70-yard touchdown pass, threw for an 85-yard score, and had two interceptions.

♦ Hillhouse Jr. Andre Anderson: Returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown in a 40-0 win over Guilford. Anderson also scored on a 37-yard run.

♦ Maloney Sr. Karim St. Luce: Returned a kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown in a 53-21 win over Bristol Central. He also ran 18 times for 126 yards and a touchdown.

♦ Wolcott Sr. Pat Byrne: Returned a kickoff 55 yards in a 36-20 win over Derby.

TEAMS OF THE WEEK

♦ East Haven: Defeated non-conference opponent Platt Tech 34-25 to win its first game of the season.

♦ Hamden: Defeated Branford 48-41 to snap a 17-game losing streak.

♦ New Canaan: Defeated St. Joseph 43-14 to remain unbeaten. The victory also marked coach Lou Marinelli’s 250th win with the Rams. Marinelli has a career record of 269-91-7.

♦ Notre Dame-West Haven: Defeated previously unbeaten North Haven 27-12.

GET OUT AND GO

♦ Coginchaug (5-0) at Valley Regional/Old Lyme (5-0), Friday, 6:30 p.m.: This is a showdown between unbeatens in the Pequot Conference. Both teams are a half-game behind fellow unbeaten Cromwell in the Sassacus Division standings. There’s plenty at stake here, especially positioning for a Class S state playoff berth. Coginchaug is currently ranked No. 2 in that class, while the Warriors are rated fifth. While both offenses are effective, this game could be decided on the defensivce side. The co-op has allowed 61 points this season, while the Blue Devils have surrendered just 21. The Warriors, though, present Coginchaug with its toughest challenge yet, though.

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