HENNIKER, N.H. — The Endicott football team defeated New England College, 63-0, in conference action on Saturday afternoon at the Laurie Cox Memorial Fields.
Defensively, the Gulls pitched their first shutout since November 23, 2024, which came against Alfred State, 44-0, in the NCAA Tournament.
Endicott held the Pilgrims to 84 yards on offense (38 rushing, 46 passing) and did not allow the hosts to reach the red zone once in the contest.
Jayson Little (Natick) and Markys Bridgewater (Lawrence) both scored twice to highlight the Gulls’ offense.
Little caught two touchdown passes (4, 15) in the first half, while Bridgewater had a 10-yard rushing TD in the opening quarter before he hauled in a 29-yard pass in the third.
The Gulls also saw Bryan Ferreira (Woburn), Michael O’Brien (Guilford, Conn.), Sam Hubbard (Natick, Mass.), Garron Brown (Merrimack, N.H.), and Grant Crosby (Portland, Maine) punch home rushing TDs.
Brandon Alfaro Mateo (Marlborough) rounded out the scoring with a career-long 29-yard field goal.
Under center, Shea Lynch (Peabody) compiled three touchdowns and 151 yards on 16 completions (20 attempts, 80%).
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Today’s contest was the first-ever meeting between the programs.
- Endicott’s ground attack tallied 400 rushing yards (fourth all-time, single game) and six touchdowns (tied third all-time).
- The Gulls also registered 556 yards of total offense (tied sixth all-time)
- Chase Duncan (Queens, N.Y.) paced the defense with six tackles (1 solo, 0.5 TFL) and a pass breakup.
- Will Johnson (Pembroke) secured his first career fumble recovery.
- Justin Marino (Medford) blocked his first career punt.
WHAT’S NEXT
Endicott (8-1, 6-0 CNE) hosts Curry on Saturday, November 15 at 12 PM. Next weekend’s contest will serve as Senior Day for the Gulls. New England College (1-8, 1-5 CNE) visits UNE next Saturday at 12 PM.
