(CNN) In Newtown, Connecticut, December 14 is normally clouded with sadness. It's the anniversary of the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary.

But this Saturday — the seventh anniversary of the tragedy — ended with jubilation because the Newtown High football team rallied in the final seconds to win the Class LL state championship.

Playing on a foggy field, the Newtown Nighthawks trailed Darien as the clock wound down, but quarterback Jack Street connected with receiver Riley Ward for a 36-yard pass to win the game 13-7, CNN affiliate WTIC reported

"It was surreal," Pete Paguaga told CNN. "It was a movie ending. I'm still searching for words to process what I saw."

WOW! Holy crap. Newtown wins the CLASSS LL title 13-7 over Darien I'm the final play Jack Street hits Riley Ward for 36-yard TD #cthsfb



Newtown's first state title since 1992 pic.twitter.com/BfSMc0rNIy — Pete Paguaga (@PetePaguaga) December 14, 2019

Newtown last won a championship in 1992.

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