For more than three quarters the Hornet football team saw their dream of capturing a New England crown within reach, yet not quite in their grasp. But in the final six minutes, the highly touted offense exploded for 20 unanswered points to defeat the Brooks School 38-13 and win the Mike Atkins Bowl on Friday evening at Brown University. Junior quarterback Luke Schoonmaker passed for two touchdowns, including a 41-yard connection with senior Corey Millhouse, to make it 32-13. The equally staunch defense then held the ISL champion Bishops, and an interception by Millhouse on the ensuing possession created a final drive, with Schoonmaker punching it in himself from the 1 yard line. Schoonmaker had already put the Hornets ahead in the first half with touchdown runs of 87 and 7 yards.
        It is the first ever New England crown for the Hamden Hall football program, which had already won the Fairchester Athletic Association title. In finishing at 11-0, the Hornets not only capped off an incredible undefeated season, they set a prep school record for most wins in a season. Congratulations to Coach Joe Linta, the entire coaching staff, the awesome Hornet team, as well as all the parents and faithful fans.
        GO HORNETS!!!