NBSHOF: Hairston’s legendary career at RB saw him play collegiately at Rutgers, CCSU

NEW BRITAIN — Justise Hairston, a 2002 graduate of New Britain High School, has been enshrined in the New Britain Sports Hall of Fame, honoring the running back whose high-school exploits carried the “Hard Hittin’ New Britain” banner onto collegiate fields at Rutgers and Central Connecticut State University. A four-year varsity letter winner in both football and track & field, Hairston built a legacy defined by championship performance and relentless competitiveness, embodying the spirit of a community that prides itself on toughness.