2017 Football News
Western New England University Names Jason Lebeau Head Football Coach
May 08, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 8, 2018) - Western New England University President Anthony S. Caprio announced that Jason Lebeau has been elevated to head football coach at the University. The Golden Bears’ offensive coordinator for the past six seasons, Lebeau succeeds Keith Emery, who is stepping aside to relocate with his family. Emery will remain affiliated with Western New England in an advisory capacity.
Golden Bear Football Golf Classic Set for Saturday, May 5th
March 29, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 29, 2018) – The Western New England University football program will hold its Golden Bear Football Golf Classic on Saturday, May 5th at Westover Golf Course in Granby, Mass.
Chris Quarles to Serve as Western New England Football Captain in 2018
March 14, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 15, 2018) – Western New England University head football coach Keith Emery announced on Thursday that rising senior Chris Quarles (Naugatuck, Conn.) will serve as the Golden Bears’ team captain for the 2018 campaign.
WNE Football Announces 2017 Team Award Winners
January 15, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 15, 2018) – The Western New England University football program announced its 2017 Team Award winners during the annual postseason banquet on Sunday at Rivers Memorial Hall.
Sam Edouard Named to D3Football.com All-East Region Third Team
December 06, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 6, 2017) – Senior defensive tackle Sam Edouard (Roosevelt, N.Y.) of the Western New England University football team has been named to the D3football.com All-East Region Third Team, the website announced on Tuesday.
Keith Emery Presented with Community Spotlight Award at Revitalize CDC 25th Anniversary Celebration
December 01, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 1, 2017) – Western New England University head football coach Keith Emery was presented with the Community Spotlight Award by Revitalize Community Development Corporation (Revitalize CDC) at the organization’s 25th anniversary celebration on Tuesday evening at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Sam Olsson Named to New England Football Writers DII/DIII All-Star Team
November 27, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 27, 2017) – Senior safety Sam Olsson (Milford, Conn.) of the Western New England University football team has been named to the New England Football Writers Division II/Division III All-Star Team, it was announced on Sunday.
Emery, Olsson & Service Featured in “In The Huddle” Playoff Preview
November 18, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 18, 2017) – Western New England University head football coach Keith Emery, senior safety Sam Olsson (Milford, Conn.) and senior quarterback Anthony Service (Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) were interviewed for the “In the Huddle” video podcast NCAA playoff preview.
NCAA First Round: Big Plays Fuel No. 5/7 Delaware Valley’s 35-0 Win over Western New England
November 18, 2017
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (November 18, 2017) – No. 5/7 Delaware Valley University used several big plays to earn a 35-0 win over Western New England University in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Division III Football Championship on Saturday afternoon at James Work Memorial Stadium.
NCAA Tournament Preview: Western New England Set to Take on No. 5/7 Delaware Valley in First Round Matchup on Saturday
November 17, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 17, 2017) - Western New England University will take on No. 5/7 nationally ranked Delaware Valley University in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Division III Football Championship on Saturday afternoon at 12 p.m. at James Work Memorial Stadium in Doylestown, Pa.
Edouard, Service & House Receive Major Awards; 14 Other Golden Bears Earn All-CCC Football Honors
November 14, 2017
A trio of Golden Bears received major awards, as senior quarterback Anthony Service (Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) earned Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors, senior nose tackle Sam Edouard (Roosevelt, N.Y.) was named the Defensive Lineman of the Year, and freshman cornerback Zhaire House (Greenwich, Conn.) garnered Defensive Rookie of the Year accolades.
Golden Bears Ranked Sixth in Final New England DIII Football Poll
November 13, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 13, 2017) – After rolling to a 55-14 victory over Nichols College in its regular season finale on Saturday, Western New England University has moved up one spot to No. 6 in the final Grinold Chapter New England Division III Football Poll, which was released on Monday afternoon.
Defensive Duo Earns CCC Football Weekly Honors
November 12, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 12, 2017) – Freshman linebackers Ricky Montalvo (Rocky Hill, Conn.) and Erich Keutmann (Washingtonville, N.Y.) of the Western New England University football team have both earned Commonwealth Coast Football (CCC Football) weekly honors, the league office announced on Sunday morning.
Golden Bears Will Travel to No. 5/7 Delaware Valley for NCAA First Round Contest on Saturday
November 12, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 12, 2017) – Commonwealth Coast Football (CCC Football) champion Western New England University will make its third consecutive appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament next Saturday, November 18 when the Golden Bears travel to Doylestown, Pa. to take on Delaware Valley University in a first round contest at James Work Memorial Stadium.
Western New England Wraps Up Regular Season with 55-14 Triumph over Nichols
November 11, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 11, 2017) – The Western New England University football team established a 35-0 halftime lead on its way to a 55-14 victory over Nichols College on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Football (CCC Football) action at Golden Bear Stadium.
Western New England to Host Toys For Tots Campaign During Saturday’s Football Game
November 09, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 9, 2017) – The Western New England University football team will be holding a Toys for Tots campaign during Saturday’s regular season finale against Nichols College at 1 p.m.