https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/notables/2026/05/castleton-moving-to-mascac Vermont State Castleton, which was a MASCAC member for one season in 2024, will have a little more security next time around as the Spartans become a full conference member in the fall of 2027. More on D3sports.com. Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2026/05/castleton-moving-to-mascac https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/04/framingham-state-onujiogu-call-from-seahawks In a crowded NFL draft field, it was tough for D-III guys to get much notice, but Joshua Onujiogu stood out at defensive end for Framingham State and Ben Beise did the same at tight end for UW-River Falls. Each will get a crack at the next level, plus a handful of others have received minicamp invites. Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2022/04/framingham-state-onujiogu-call-from-seahawks https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/201810068v4p9t Sat, 06 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/201810068v4p9t https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/20180918bgh232 The Castleton University football team fell in the annual battle for the Maple Sap Bucket on Saturday afternoon at Norwich by a final score of 40-0 at Sabine Field in Northfield. Sat, 15 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2018/contrib/20180918bgh232 https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2017/stepping-up-solidify-castletons-success Leadership in football is best shown by what you do on the field, not just by what you say. Moe Harris and Jakob Trautwein give Castleton their all in a game. Mon, 23 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2017/stepping-up-solidify-castletons-success https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2017/defense-never-rests Some of the top defensive players in the region had standout performances in Week 6 in Division III football, and Tom Haley touched on them in Around the Northeast. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2017/defense-never-rests https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2016/long-hard-road-to-upper-tier No team becomes good overnight, but there are several Northeast teams that are rising stars and are nipping at the heels of the legacy big dogs. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2016/long-hard-road-to-upper-tier https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2016/lipscomb-excels-on-field-on-court-in-classroom The Endicott wideout is one of the best athletes on campus, but he says there is a beneficial transfer in moving from the football season into basketball. Mon, 26 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2016/lipscomb-excels-on-field-on-court-in-classroom https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160917jfimt4 Castleton University scored 13 unanswered points in the final seven minutes of the first half to pull to within two at halftime, but Salve Regina used its strong running game and opportunistic defense to pull away with a 49-19 victory Saturday afternoon in a non-conference collegiate football game at Spartan Stadium. Sat, 17 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2016/contrib/20160917jfimt4 https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2016/10-games-to-watch Veteran Around the Northeast columnist Tom Haley showcases a new season full of marquee matchups and coaches vying to make it into the national spotlight. Here are his 10 games to keep a close eye on. Tue, 30 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2016/10-games-to-watch https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/08/link-new-england-bowl The ECFC, MASCAC, NEFC and NEWMAC will be pulling out of the ECAC's postseason bowls and creating their own postseason game this season. Tue, 30 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/08/link-new-england-bowl https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/01/ecfc-gains-two-members The Eastern Collegiate Football Conference looks as if it will be able to retain its automatic bid after it added two new schools, one of which isn't even a provisional member of Division III as of yet. Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/01/ecfc-gains-two-members https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2015/castleton-wins-bucket Norwich and Castleton have renewed the Vermont small college rivalry game. The Spartans came away with the win and accompanying maple sap bucket, but the Cadets are headed to the postseason. More in Around the Northeast. Sun, 15 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2015/castleton-wins-bucket https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151114jxhwvw The Spartans gave up a touchdown on their opening drive but, a senior-led defense allowed just six points over the final 57 minutes and the offense came alive on the way to a 31-13 victory over Norwich to win the Maple Sap Bucket Trophy for the second consecutive year and the first time at Spartan Stadium. Sat, 14 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151114jxhwvw https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151107wm4l7r The Becker defense was stout through three quarters and the offense jumped out to a 35-7 lead early in the fourth on the way to a 35-21 victory over the Spartans in Spartan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 07 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151107wm4l7r https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151031wqtl92 The Spartan defense didn't allow Anna Maria to score in the second half and got a key fourth down stop in the final three minutes to secure a hard-fought 17-14 victory over an upset-minded Anna Maria squad on Saturday in Paxton. Sat, 31 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151031wqtl92 https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2015/gallaudet-baby-bison Gallaudet's roster is green, but the freshmen thrust into starting roles are making the most of the experience. The Bison who are committed to the future of the program are sticking it out, and the future looks bright. More in Around the Northeast. Tue, 20 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2015/gallaudet-baby-bison https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/201510170tio6i The Spartans jumped out to a 20-point, first-half lead and never looked back, as they cruised to the program's first-ever shutout victory at Spartan Stadium with a 40-0 result over Gallaudet this afternoon in ECFC action. Sat, 17 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/201510170tio6i https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2015/bantams-defense-airtight The next offensive score against the Bantams will be the first of 2015. Trinity (Conn.) has played three games without allowing an opposing offense to put up a point. More in Around the Northeast. Mon, 12 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2015/bantams-defense-airtight https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151010d8usjc The Spartan defense pitched a shutout and held Mount Ida to just three first downs through the first three quarters as they built a 31-0 lead before finishing with a 34-14 victory to earn their first conference win of the year on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Stadium. Sat, 10 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20151010d8usjc https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2015/tufts-climbs-for-alzheimers The Jumbos showed support for their teammate and his family's battle with Alzheimer's. Tufts players raised funds and awareness, then delivered a season-opening win on the road. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2015/tufts-climbs-for-alzheimers https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20150926rujzow The Spartans jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back on the way to a record-setting crowd on Saturday afternoon during homecoming weekend at Spartan Stadium. Sat, 26 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20150926rujzow https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20150919hvkqni Castleton scored first but Salve Regina responded with the next 26 points to take control in the third quarter on the way to the 32-14 victory on Saturday afternoon at Gaudet Field. Sat, 19 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/20150919hvkqni https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/201509052is3oj The Castleton defense didn't allow an offensive touchdown and held Plymouth St. scoreless over the final 43:33 of the contest to secure a 21-10 season-opening victory on the road Saturday at Currier Field. Sat, 05 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2015/contrib/201509052is3oj https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141115nno4uk Sat, 15 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141115nno4uk https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/201411090uzcvk Sat, 08 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/201411090uzcvk https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141101qj2bs7 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141101qj2bs7 https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/201410253w2mpr Husson's defense scored the game's first nine points and then the team relied on its punishing rushing attack to take the Eagles the rest of the way as they took down the Spartans 47-26 at Spartan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 25 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/201410253w2mpr https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2014/fitchburg-castleton-surprising-success If you had told people in the heat of August that Fitchburg State and Castleton State would be a combined 9-2 at this point, you would have gotten more strange looks than Endicott's Drew Frenette has touchdown passes this season. And he has 18 of those. Tue, 14 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/northeast/2014/fitchburg-castleton-surprising-success https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141011rjlj28 The Spartan defense dominated for the second straight week, scoring three touchdowns and forcing seven turnovers on the way to a record-breaking 65-9 victory over Anna Maria on Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Sat, 11 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2014/contrib/20141011rjlj28