Week 3 - September 23, 2024
NE10 Offensive Player of the Week
Adrian Parker, Franklin Pierce
Redshirt Sophomore | Quarterback | Manchester, Conn.
Parker was 34-of-53 passing (64.2%) for 479 yards and four touchdowns to contribute to Franklin Pierce's attempt to a comeback against New Haven in a 45-34 loss. Parker broke the school record for both completed passes (34) and passing yards (479). He currently ranks first in the conference in passing.
NE10 Defensive Player of the Week
Henry Schouten, Bentley
Junior | Linebacker | Englewood, Fla.
Schouten had a game-high 19 tackles (eight unassisted) in Bentley's 34-24 win over Southern Connecticut, while recovering a fumble that he forced and adding a sack.
NE10 Special Teams Player of the Week
Joshua Tracey, Post
Junior | Wide Receiver/Returner | Avon, Conn.
Tracey continued to lead Post offensively this week against Pace in the team’s first-ever conference matchup in school history - a narrow 23-21 defeat. For the second time this season, Tracey had over 100 kick return yards, going for 117 total and one touchdown which was on a kickoff return for 91 yards. The junior also snagged five receptions for 148 yards and a program record-tying 74-yard touchdown grab for the longest touchdown reception in school history while tacking on three yards rushing. In all, Tracey finished the day with 268 all-purpose yards, five receptions, two carries, two kick return attempts, and two touchdowns in the 23-21 loss for the Eagles. On Sunday, Tracey was named the New England Football Writers Association Weekly Gold Helmet Award Recipient for his efforts, making it the first time in program history a player from Post has received that honor.
NE10 Rookie of the Week
Jake Croce, Saint Anselm
Freshman | Running Back | Point Pleasant, N.J.
Croce ran for 94 yards on just eight carries (11.8 yards per rush) to go with two touchdowns in a 37-20 win for Saint Anselm over American International. His touchdown runs came from 60 yards and 19 yards. It was the first-career start for Croce.
ABOUT THE NE10
The NE10 is an association of 11 diverse institutions serving student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division II sports. Together we build brilliant futures by embracing the journey of every student-athlete.
Each year, 4,500 of those student-athletes compete in conference championships in 24 sports, making the NE10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the NE10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.
Fans can subscribe via this link to follow NE10 NOW on FloSports this season. The partnership between the NE10 and FloSports works to provide funds back to the athletic departments of the Northeast-10 Conference in support of student-athletes while promoting the league on a national platform.