2017 Men's Outdoor Track & Field News

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138 Worcester State Student-Athletes Earn Spring 2017 MASCAC All-Academic Accolades
138 Worcester State Student-Athletes Earn Spring 2017 MASCAC All-Academic Accolades

WORCESTER, Mass. – 138 Worcester State University student-athletes were named to the Spring 2017 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) All-Academic team, as announced by the MASCAC Commissioner, Angela Baumann, Thursday afternoon.

Three Worcester State Student-Athletes Claim Final MASCAC Track & Field Weekly Honors
Three Worcester State Student-Athletes Claim Final MASCAC Track & Field Weekly Honors

WORCESTER, Mass. – Three Worcester State University track & field student-athletes have earned Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) weekly accolades for their performances at the NCAA Division III National Championships in Geneva, Ohio this past week.

Weeks Places 13th in Hammer Throw at NCAA Division III National Championships
Weeks Places 13th in Hammer Throw at NCAA Division III National Championships

GENEVA, Ohio – Worcester State University’s Sam Weeks (Methuen, Mass.) placed 13th in the hammer throw on Saturday (May 27) as he threw for 53.49m at the NCAA Division III National Championships, held at the SPIRE Institute.

Lewis Tabbed NCAA Division III High Jump Champion; Earns All-American Honors
Lewis Tabbed NCAA Division III High Jump Champion; Earns All-American Honors

GENEVA, Ohio – Worcester State University’s rookie Justin Lewis (Lynn, Mass.) earned his first NCAA Division III national title and the Lancers’ men’s track & field team’s second-ever individual title in program history as he leaped for a personal record (PR) and school record of 2.16m in the finals round of the NCAA Division III National Championships Friday (May 26) afternoon.

McFadries and Weeks Earn All-American Status at Day One of NCAA Division III National Championships
McFadries and Weeks Earn All-American Status at Day One of NCAA Division III National Championships

GENEVA, Ohio – Both Worcester State University’s Sam Weeks (Methuen, Mass.) and Stephanie McFadries (Burlington, Mass.) placed in the top-8 in their respective events Thursday (May 25) afternoon at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships to claim All-American status.

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Telegram & Gazette’s: “Worcester State’s Sam Weeks, area athletes head to NCAA track and field championships”

If Sam Weeks wasn’t in class over the last four years, his Worcester State friends would likely find him near Coughlin Field or inside Lancer Gymnasium lifting, squatting, spinning, or throwing.

Five Lancers Named to MASCAC Spring 2017 Sportsmanship Team
Five Lancers Named to MASCAC Spring 2017 Sportsmanship Team

WESTFIELD, Mass. – 34 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2017 Spring Sportsmanship Teams.

Boamah, Lewis, Vieira, Weeks, and McFadries Earn All-New England Outdoor Track & Field Honors
Boamah, Lewis, Vieira, Weeks, and McFadries Earn All-New England Outdoor Track & Field Honors

WORCESTER, Mass. – Five Worcester State University student-athletes have earned All-Region honors for the 2017 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field season, as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) this week.

Worcester State Sends Four Student-Athletes to NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field National Championships
Worcester State Sends Four Student-Athletes to NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field National Championships

WORCESTER, Mass. – Four Worcester State student-athletes have finished in the top 20 or 22 of their respective events to qualify for the NCAA Division III National Outdoor Track & Field Championships which are hosted by Mount Union this week (May 25-27) at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

Weeks Tabbed MASCAC Field Athlete of the Week
Weeks Tabbed MASCAC Field Athlete of the Week

WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s senior thrower, Sam Weeks (Methuen, Mass.) has been named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Field Athlete of the Week, as announced by the league Monday morning.

Outdoor Track & Field Takes Part in MIT’s Last Chance Meet
Outdoor Track & Field Takes Part in MIT’s Last Chance Meet

CAMBRDIGE, Mass. – Both Worcester State University’s men’s and women’s track & field teams took part in MIT’s last chance meet Thursday evening at the MIT Henry G. Steinbrenner Track.

Lewis Tabbed MASCAC Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete and Rookie of the Week
Lewis Tabbed MASCAC Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete and Rookie of the Week

WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s Justin Lewis (Lynn, Mass.) has been tabbed the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) field athlete and rookie of the week, as announced Monday (May 15) afternoon.

Lewis Tabbed All Division New England High Jump Champion
Lewis Tabbed All Division New England High Jump Champion

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Worcester State University men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams competed in the All New England meet Friday-Saturday (May 12-13) hosted by Williams College.

Weeks Leads Men's Outdoor Track & Field to Sixth Place Finish at Division III New England’s
Weeks Leads Men's Outdoor Track & Field to Sixth Place Finish at Division III New England’s

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Worcester State University’s throwing squad along with the help of Justin Lewis (Lynn, Mass.) and its 4x100 Meter Relay team led the Lancers to a sixth place finish with a total of 44 points scored at the Division III New England Championships (May 5-6).

Worcester State Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Sweeps MASCAC Weekly Awards
Worcester State Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Sweeps MASCAC Weekly Awards

WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s Edward Boamah (Worcester, Mass.) and Sam Weeks (Methuen, Mass.) swept the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) weekly awards for the week of Apr. 24-30 as they both had outstanding performances this past weekend, leading their team to its third MASCAC outdoor championship, and its first-ever Alliance Championship.

Men’s Track & Field Captures 2017 MASCAC and Alliance Outdoor Season Titles
Men’s Track & Field Captures 2017 MASCAC and Alliance Outdoor Season Titles

WESTFIELD, Mass. – The Worcester State University men’s outdoor track & field team captured its first Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) outdoor title since 1976 and also claimed the MASCAC/Little East Conference Alliance title in the makings.