2024-25 Worcester State University Track and Field News

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Five Named to MASCAC Spring Sportsmanship Team
Five Named to MASCAC Spring Sportsmanship Team

WESTFIELD, Mass. – 34 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been honored for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2025 Spring Sportsmanship Teams.

Jacques and O'Connor Lead Lancers at New England DIII Championships
Jacques and O'Connor Lead Lancers at New England DIII Championships

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s and Women’s Track and Field team was back in action this weekend as they competed at the Coast Guard Academy for the New England DIII Championships. Those who qualified participated in an action packed two days of events.  

Jacques Claims 100m Win, Leading Lancers to Fourth at MASCAC Championship
Jacques Claims 100m Win, Leading Lancers to Fourth at MASCAC Championship

Worcester, MA- In the long awaited season culmination the Worcester State Men’s Track and Field team took to the track, pits and circles as they looked to garner a top finish at the 2025 Outdoor MASCAC Track and Field Championship. Claiming 65 points on the day, the Lancers finished in fourth and brought home championships in 100m for the second year in a row.

Mireku Takes Charge as Lancers Shine at Bonnie Edmondson Classic
Mireku Takes Charge as Lancers Shine at Bonnie Edmondson Classic

Worcester, MA- In the final meet before the MASCAC Championship, the Lancers Track and Field team journeyed to Eastern Connecticut to compete at the Bonnie Edmondson Classic. Worcester State was set to mark their final attempts for qualifying times into the MASCAC Championships at Bridgewater State next week with their finishes today. They were led by the top performance of senior Brodie Jacques (Rehoboth, MA) and first year Michael Mireku (Worcester, MA) who finished in first in the 100m and triple jump respectively.

Papierski Takes Top Spots to Lead Lancers at BSU Invite
Papierski Takes Top Spots to Lead Lancers at BSU Invite

Worcester, MA- In a prep meet that would provide the Track and Field team their first in depth look at their MASCAC Championship site in two weeks, the Worcester State Men’s Track and Field team was ready to set their marks and put the conference on watch. The Lancers were led by sophomore Garrett Papierski (Webster, MA) who led the day with two top finishes in the shot put and the discus.

Lancers Finish Third at the Regis Spring Classic
Lancers Finish Third at the Regis Spring Classic

Worcester, MA- On a windy Friday, the Worcester State Men’s Track and Field team went full force at the Regis Classic as they looked to continue their success from last week’s meet at UMass-Dartmouth. The Lancers were led by the top marks of senior Brodie Jacques (Rehoboth, MA) who claimed first, second and fifth in the Long Jump, 200m and 100m while helping to lead Worcester to a team 70 points and third at the meet.

Lancers Open Season Corsairs Invitational
Lancers Open Season Corsairs Invitational

Worcester, MA- In the first meet of the outdoor season the Worcester Track and Field team journey to UMass-Dartmouth to compete in the Corsairs invitational. The Lancers were led by senior Brodie Jacques (Rehoboth, MA) who grabbed the 2nd spot in long jump as Worcester State recorded 27 points with the day's events.

Six Named to MASCAC Winter Sportsmanship Team
Six Named to MASCAC Winter Sportsmanship Team

WESTFIELD, Mass. – 37 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been honored for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2024 Winter Sportsmanship Team.

Lancers Selected Third in MASCAC Preseason Coaches Poll
Lancers Selected Third in MASCAC Preseason Coaches Poll

Westfield, Mass.— Last season’s outdoor champions Bridgewater State men and Westfield State women have been selected by the coaches from around the conference to claim the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field titles during the 2025 campaign.

Stokes and Jacques Finish Strong at NEICAAA Championships
Stokes and Jacques Finish Strong at NEICAAA Championships

Worcester, MA- In one of the final meets of the Indoor Track and Field season senior Brodie Jacques (Rehoboth, MA) and sophomore Jadah Stokes (Chicopee, MA) travelled to the Reggie Lewis Center to compete at NEICAAA Championships. 

Jacques Repeats as MASCAC Track and Field Athlete of the Week
Jacques Repeats as MASCAC Track and Field Athlete of the Week

Worcester, MA- For the second straight week the Worcester State Men’s Indoor Track and Field team as claimed the MASCAC weekly honors of off senior Brodie Jacques’ (Rehoboth, MA) speed. After claiming a new PR and top finish last week at the Pre-Post Invitational Jacques would come back with even further speed.

Jacques, Stokes and Adu-Addo Lead Lancers Compete at New England DIII Indoor Championships
Jacques, Stokes and Adu-Addo Lead Lancers Compete at New England DIII Indoor Championships

Worcester, MA- As the indoor season comes to its final weeks, the Worcester State Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field team journey to the New Balance Center in Boston to compete at the New England DIII Championships in a two day feature.

Jacques Named MASCAC Track Athlete of the Week
Jacques Named MASCAC Track Athlete of the Week

Worcester, MA- After a stellar meet on the track on Saturday at Wheaton, the Worcester State Men’s Indoor Track and Field team had one of their own selected as MASCAC Track Athlete of the Week.

Jacques and O'Connor Lead Lancers at Pre-Post Season Invite
Jacques and O'Connor Lead Lancers at Pre-Post Season Invite

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Indoor Track and Field team returned to action this afternoon with a trip to Wheaton College for the Pre-Post Season Invitational. Leading the day was senior Brodie Jaques (Rehoboth, MA) who claimed two top finishes and a personal best on the day in the 60m while Worcester wracked up numerous personal bests across the meet. 

Jacques Sets Speed at Harvard, Youth Shines at Coast Guard
Jacques Sets Speed at Harvard, Youth Shines at Coast Guard

Worcester, MA- In a split meet day for the Lancers, the Men’s Track and Field team competed in two different locations on Friday night with senior Brodie Jacques (Rehoboth, MA) getting into the Harvard Crimson Elite meet in the 60m competing against a wide range of DI and international talent, while the remainder of the team looked to set their marks with a trip to the Coast Guard Academy. 

Lancers Show Depth at Panther Invite Meet
Lancers Show Depth at Panther Invite Meet

Worcester, MA- Worcester State jumped right back into competition this weekend, traveling North to Plymouth State to compete in the Panther Invite. The Lancers were led by senior Brodie Jacques (Rehoboth, MA) who claimed second in the long jump helping to accrue 21 points for Worcester State on a seventh place finish on the day's action.