The 2025 Connecticut (CIAC) high school football state playoffs continue on Monday, Dec. 8 with 12 semifinals games across the state. One of the most intriguing matchups is in the Class L semifinals where Ridgefield (8-3) takes on Cheshire (8-3) at 6:30 p.m. ET. You can watch the Ridgefield-Cheshire game live here:

WATCH LIVE: Ridgefield vs. Cheshire football is streaming live on NFHS Network

Ridgefield is coming off a 24-13 victory over Newtown in the CIAC quarterfinals. Senior linebacker and running back Michael Salimbene led the way with his two-way play, rushing for a touchdown and returning a fumble 65 yards for a score. He finished with six tackles and two tackles for loss.

Cheshire rallied for a thrilling 32-29 victory over Fairfield Ludlowe in the other quarterfinal. The Rams

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