We're down to the final full week of the 2024 high school football season, a time when, with playoffs on the minds, the impossible suddenly become possible and where goats become G.O.A.T.S. Exhibit A is Staples quarterback Nick Weil, who fumbled three times and threw four picks against some hungry, hungry Hogs, yet somehow — with a little help from his friends — lived to tell his fantastic tale of perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity. Staples' nutty 14-10 victory over St. Joseph, courtesy of the Staples defense and Weil's 42-yard TD pass with 47 seconds left, highlighted a big week of football games as we round the final turn into the homestretch. But it wasn't the only impressive performance.  Jayden Taylor and Ryan Schoffstall piloted Newtown as the Nighthawks' blasted off for FIFTY first-half points to overwhelm Bunnell and prove they're a team a team with which to be reckoned with. Quintez Whittle and Ansonia, down their QB, met every Woodland punch with an overwhelming array of counters and haymakers in a 50-27 win. Glastonbury's Luke Shannon and Connor Finnerty teamed up for FIVE touchdowns in a 49-21 rout of then-unbeaten New Britain in what's surely at bellweather result in the upcoming Class LL playoffs. There was also big nights in big spots for Watertown's Brady Gambee, Ludlowe's Ryan Tompkins, Manchester's Joe Mugovero, Sheehan's Joshn Durant, everyone on Windham and more, much more. We dive into these fascinating finales, look ahead to some great games ahead -- including Brunswick and Choate's anticipated NEPSAC Bowl showdown of four University of Notre Dame recruits — plus a heapin' helpin' of CIAC playoff outlooks and another round of SHOUT OUTS! on this week's show. Join us, won't you? RUNDOWN 0:00 — Introduction: Staples pulls a rabbit from its rear 1:21 — It’s Week 10! 4:17 — 4 Notre Dame commits highlight Brunswick, Choate bowl showdown 8:23 — Mt. Hope sues RIIL over Stafford!? 13:14 — Latest GameTimeCT Top 10 Poll (Nos. 10-8) 15:00 — Weil rises above, No. 7 Wreckers rally past St. Joe 21:03 — No. 6 Newtown makes massive statement 24:11 — Top 10 Poll (Nos. 5-1): Marinelli wins 400th, Hand stays unbeaten 28:17 — Segway: What’s your favorite football movie? 33:48 — CLASS S Playoff Update: Whittle, Ansonia outlast Woodland 37:55 — CLASS SS Playoff Update: Windham knocks off Waterford; Sheehan takes care of LAw 41:32 — CLASS M Playoff Update: Watertown’s back 44:40 — CLASS MM Playoff Update: What about Wethersfield? 48:57 — CLASS L Playoff update: Ludlowe draws closer 52:49 — CLASS LL Playoff update: Glastonbury knocks off New Britain 59:48 — SHOUT OUTS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices