The fifth-grade Nashoba Youth Football team poses with their trophy after their victory against Needham. Players from Harvard include Matthew Alfieri, Mitch Sampson, Matthew Thornton, and Michael Thornton. (Courtesy photo)
The fifth-grade Nashoba Youth Football team earned the title American Youth Football State Champions Sunday, Nov. 7, when they defeated Needham 34-13, keeping their undefeated record intact. The team won that spot in the state championships after defeating Maynard in the Super Bowl.
The team will take on the New Hampshire state champs in the New England Regionals Sunday, Nov. 14, in Worcester.
