2013 Football Headlines
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Football Participates In Day Camp Activity With Elm Park Ministries
July 31, 2014Worcester, MA --- On Tuesday, July 31, the Worcester State University football squad partnered with the Elm Park Ministries Day Camp to provide a morning of activities for 50 local children from around the local Worcester Community at Institute Park. Through three morning sessions, ten football student-athletes taught the basics of tackling, running, catching and teamwork. -
15 Football Student-Athletes Earn MASCAC Fall All-Academic Team Laurels
February 06, 2014Westfield, MA --- Worcester State football seniors Kyle Morris and Adam Straughn underscored 15 honorees on the MASCAC Fall All-Academic Team as announced by conference publicist Emily Deikelmann.
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Scerra Participates In Division III North/South Senior Classic
December 16, 2013Salem, VA --- Senior AJ Scerra wrapped up his outstanding collegiate career this past Friday by participating in the 2013 Division III North/South Senior Classic at Salem Football Stadium. Scerra becomes the fourth WSU student-athlete in the last four seasons to participate in a senior all-star showcase.
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Six Land On Worcester Area Football All-Star Team
December 12, 2013Worcester, MA --- The Worcester Area Football Association has announced the 23rd Annual Steve “Merc” Morris All-Star team as selected by the area Sports Information Directors.
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Hippert Receives Nod As ECAC All-Star, To D3football.com All-East Region Team
December 10, 2013Minneapolis, MN --- Junior Casey Hippert has been named to the D3football.com All-East Region Second-team after a ballot by regional sports information directors and website staff. Hippert becomes the fifth WSU football student-athlete in the last six years to be recognized by the national website.
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Narcisse, Hippert, Scerra Honored With All-MASCAC Football Accolades
November 20, 2013Westfield, MA --- Junior teammates Bryan Narcisse and Casey Hippert along with senior AJ Scerra were all named to the All-MASCAC football team in a vote by the leagues nine head coaches as announced by league publicist Emily Diekelmann.
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Football Blanked By Framingham State On Senior Day
November 16, 2013Worcester, MA --- Framingham State rolled to a 36-0 victory over Worcester State in MASCAC football action this afternoon at Coughlin Field. Senior Adam Straughn paced the team defensively with 13 unassisted tackles - including five tackles for a loss.
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Westfield State Symies Football In 38-20 Defeat
November 09, 2013Worcester, MA --- Westfield State used a solid defensive approach and a balanced offensive attack to defeat Worcester State, 38-20. Senior AJ Scerra led the Lancers with six catches for 68 yards and two scores to become WSU's all-time receiving touchdown leader.
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Viencek Ties Passing Record In 34-31 Setback Against Plymouth State
November 02, 2013Plymouth, NH --- Plymouth State defeated Worcester State 34-31 on Saturday afternoon in MASCAC football action. Junior Jack Sprague led the effort offensively with nine catches for 113 yards and two scores while classmate Pat Viencek tied a school record with five touchdown passes.
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Hippert Receives Nod On D3football.com Team of the Week
October 30, 2013Minneapolis, MN --- For the second time this season, junior Casey Hippert has been honored on the D3football.com Team of the Week as a tight end. Hippert hauled in a career-best nine receptions for 163 yards and an 81 yard touchdown in their setback against Western Connecticut.
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Western Connecticut Deals Football A 55-35 Setback On Homecoming
October 26, 2013Worcester, MA --- Worcester State was bested 55-35 by Western Connecticut in MASCAC football action this evening. Junior Dana Valentine had a trio of rushes for scores and classmate Casey Hippert chipped in with game highs of nine receptions for 163 yards.
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UMass Dartmouth Nips Football, 34-33
October 19, 2013North Dartmouth, MA --- UMass Dartmouth edged Worcester State, 34-33, in MASCAC football action this afternoon at Cressy Field. The Lancers were paced by two 100-yard receiving games by senior AJ Scerra and junior Casey Hippert.
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Football Falls 37-7 To Fitchburg State In Road Setback
October 12, 2013Fitchburg, MA --- Worcester State was defeated by Fitchburg State, 37-7, in MASCAC football action this afternoon by a solid effort by the Falcons offensively. Junior Casey Hippert was the standout for the Lancers with five receptions for 73 yards and the lone touchdown.
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The Statement: "More Than A Game: Sports Memorabilia Is Alumnus’ Specialty"
October 10, 2013Kevin Gniadek ’02 routinely deals with some of the biggest names in sports, including Tom Brady, Larry Bird, and Tiger Woods. But his specialized line of work is anything but routine.
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Boston Globe: "Bridgewater's Kevin Bumpus A Poised Pocket Passer At WSU"
October 10, 2013Worcster, MA --- Earlier this season, forced to the sideline with a high ankle sprain, Kevin Bumpus watched as his backup, Pat Viencek, threw the go-ahead touchdown pass with 37 seconds remaining to lift the Worcester State football team to a thrilling 15-14 victory over city rival WPI.
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette: "Friday Football Notes - Basketball On Grass"
October 04, 2013Worcester, MA --- Worcester State senior receiver AJ Scerra of Marlboro cramped up in the fourth quarter of the Lancers' epic clash with Mass. Maritime last Saturday and was sitting on the bench when teammate Kevin Bumpus threw the winning touchdown pass to Arron Witkus.
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WSU Offensive Line Cops D3football.com Team of the Week Honor
October 02, 2013Worcester, MA --- Seniors Mac Hanlon and Kyle Morris along with sophomore classmates Chris Burley, Ryan Filliger and Zach Pappas have each earned the nod to the D3football.com Team of the Week for their roles on the offensive line in helping lead Worcester State to a 64-63 triumph over Mass Maritime this past Saturday.
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Bumpus, Gencarelli Honored With ECAC Northeast, MASCAC Weekly Laurels
September 30, 2013Westfield, MA --- Junior Kevin Bumpus and sophomore Brian Gencarelli have both received MASCAC Football Weekly honors for their efforts in a 64-63 shootout victory over Mass Maritime this past Saturday.
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Bumpus Helps Football Best Mass Maritime, 64-63
September 28, 2013Worcester, MA --- Sophomore Arron Witkus hauled in a 15-yard touchdown from junior Kevin Bumpus with no time remaining as Worcester State bested Mass Maritime, 64-63, in a shootout this afternoon in MASCAC football action at Coughlin Field.
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MetroWest Daily News: "On Campus: Skerry, Narcisse Devastating Duo At WSU"
September 23, 2013Worcester, MA ---They grew up in neighboring towns, no more than a few miles away from one another. But Medway’s Bryan Narcisse, and Zack Skerry, of Milford, only crossed paths on a football field briefly during their high school careers, at a summer camp run by former Milford coach Tom Cullen.
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Football Falls On The Road To Bridgewater State In MASCAC Opener
September 20, 2013Bridgewater, MA --- Worcester State was defeated in their first MASCAC contest, 51-20, by Bridgewater State this evening at Swenson Field. Sophomore Matt Lezama rushed for a pair of touchdowns in the setback for the Lancers.
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Boston Globe: "Tom Cullen's Play Call A Game Changer For Milfords Zack Skerry"
September 19, 2013Worcester, MA --- Tom Cullen calls the bound notebook -- a 100-page compilation of special-teams plays he has collected at clinics or from watching football games -- his "bible." In his first year as an assistant coach at Worcester State, working for his brother Brien, the Lancers' 31-year head coach -- Cullen took a page out of his bible last weekend, paving the way for a 15-14 comeback win over WPI.
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Hippert Tabbed To D3football.com Team of the Week
September 18, 2013Minneapolis, MN --- Junior Casey Hippert has been named to the D3football.com Team of the Week for his efforts in the receiving game in helping pace Worcester State to a 15-14 victory over WPI this past Friday.
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Straughn Recieves ECAC Defensive Player of the Week, D3football.com Nod
September 18, 2013Cape Cod, MA --- Senior Adam Straughn has been recognized as the Corvais ECAC Northeast Division III Defensive Player of the Week and one of four linebackers on the D3football.com Team of the Week for his standout efforts in a 15-14 win against WPI.
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Football Stuns WPI, 15-14, In Backyard Rivalry Battle
September 13, 2013Worcester, MA --- Junior Jack Sprague hauled in a 22-yard touchdown pass on fourth-down from classmate Pat Viencek with 37 seconds left in regulation to help lead Worcester State to a 15-14 victory over crosstown rival WPI in non-conference football action this evening at Coughlin Field.
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Bumpus Captures Division II/III Golden Helmet Player of the Week Award
September 11, 2013Cambridge, MA --- Junior Kevin Bumpus has been distinguished with this week’s Division II/III Golden Helmet for his stellar aerial performance in a season-opening victory over Anna Maria.
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Narcisse Selected MASCAC Defensive Player of the Week
September 11, 2013Westfield, MA --- Junior Bryan Narcisse has been named MASCAC Defensive Player of the Week for his standout performance in a season-opening victory over Anna Maria.
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Bumpus Helps Lead Worcester State Past Anna Maria, 34-6
September 07, 2013Paxton, MA --- Junior Kevin Bumpus aired out a school-record 427 yards passing to go with four touchdowns as he propelled Worcester State to a 34-6 victory over Anna Maria in non-conference football action this afternoon.
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette: "(WSU Football) Ready For Fresh Start"
September 01, 2013Worcester, MA --- After the way last season ended, the Worcester State football team doesn't need much motivation to kick into high gear in 2013. Injuries wore down the Lancers, who lost three of their last four games in a 6-4 season.
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette: "Hudson's Catching Cousins Are Dependable For WSU"
August 22, 2013Worcester, MA --- Players always give that funny smile when talking about rivals turned teammates. Worcester State senior and Marlboro native A.J. Scerra is no exception when it comes to juniors Dana Barry and Jack Sprague, catching cousins and best friends who starred at Hudson High.
