In the fabric of Connecticut high school sports, Xavier High School has woven a legacy that stands out. This year, Niche.com ranked Xavier as the second-best high school in the state for student-athletes, a testament to decades of grit, discipline, and heart. Among all Catholic, private, and all-boys schools, Xavier is the top choice for athletes seeking a tradition of excellence in Connecticut.
Since 1963, Xavier has built an unparalleled athletic program, winning 114 State and New England Championships. Last year alone, the Falcons took home six Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) titles and six State championships, carrying forward a legacy that began with just a handful of sports and has since flourished into a roster of 17. It is a tradition woven into the spirit of nearly every young man who walks these halls. Almost 80 percent of Xavier students suit up, ready to compete with a fierceness that goes beyond wins and losses. For them, sports are about the brotherhood, the lessons learned under Friday night lights, and the shared pursuit of something bigger than themselves.
This tradition of excellence has become the lifeblood of Xavier athletics. Year after year, the Cross Country team conquers Connecticut hills and trails, capturing six straight Class L State Championships and nine consecutive SCC titles. The wrestling team, under Head Coach Michael Cunningham, continues to dominate, producing a two-time National Champion and creating a culture of determination and success that has turned countless young men into fierce competitors.
Perhaps Xavier’s greatest proof of excellence lies in the lives its athletes lead after high school. During the 2023 NFL season, two Xavier alums, Tim Boyle ’13 and Will Levis ’18, took the field as starting quarterbacks, making Xavier the only high school in the nation with that distinction. They are reminders of the heights that Xavier men can reach and of the unbreakable thread that connects every Falcon who has ever worn the black and white.
With an A+ rating in sports from Niche and a national ranking of No. 46, Xavier remains not only a beacon of athletic prowess but a home where young men learn to carry themselves with the same spirit that fills the stands on game day. It is a legacy of champions, shaped by years of sweat, sacrifice, and the unyielding belief that, at Xavier, greatness is just part of the story.
Xavier, A Tradition of Excellence