2021 Alfred State Football News

Cade Marks running out for senior day
Pioneers Close Season at New England Bowl

November 20, 2021

Playing in their first NCAA Bowl game, Alfred State couldn't put everything together and fell 42-16 at UMass Dartmouth in the 2021 New England Bowl.

Pioneers walk onto the field
featuring ASC logo and UMass Dartmouth logo
Fast Five: New England Bowl Preview

November 18, 2021

Alfred State travels to Dartmouth, MA to play in their first postseason contest of the NCAA DIII era. The Pioneers will take on the Corsairs of UMass Dartmouth in one of the two New England Bowl contests.

Aaron Jenkins Named ECFC Offensive Player of the Year - 16 Pioneers Named All-ECFC
Jenkins Named ECFC Offensive Player of the Year - 16 Pioneers Named All-ECFC

November 18, 2021

Aaron Jenkins (Canfield, OH) has been named the ECFC Offensive Player of the Year. Jenkins along with 15 teammates have also earned All-ECFC honors following the most successful season for Alfred State during the NCAA Division III era.

Aaron Jenkins and Emily Kelley named Alfred State Athletes of the Week.
Kelley and Jenkins Named Athletes of the Week

November 17, 2021

Women's basketball player Emily Kelley (Andover) and football player Aaron Jenkins (Canfield, OH) have been named the Alfred State Athletes of the Week.

Pioneers to Battle Corsairs in New England Bowl
Pioneers to Battle Corsairs in New England Bowl

November 15, 2021

The Alfred State football team has been selected to represent the ECFC at the 2021 New England Bowl. The Pioneers will travel to UMass Dartmouth for their first NCAA postseason appearance.

Smith Named ECFC Rookie of the Week for Second Time
Smith Named ECFC Rookie of the Week for Second Time

November 15, 2021

For the second time this year, Joel Smith (Livonia) has been named the ECFC Rookie of the Week. Smith helped Alfred State to a 37-15 victory over Dean to close the 2021 regular season.

Defense getting set
Big 2nd Half Lifts Pioneers to Victory

November 13, 2021

Alfred State outscored Dean College 27-3 in the 2nd half as they ended the regular season with a 37-15 victory. The Pioneers winners of four straight and six of their last seven improve to 6-4. They end the regular season in a tie for the ECFC crown with a 5-1 record.

Alfred State defense celebrates an interception.
Fast Five: Alfred State Heads to Dean for Regular Season Finale

November 11, 2021

Alfred State travels to Franklin, MA to take on Dean in the 2021 regular season finale. The Pioneers sit tied for the top spot in the ECFC entering the final week.

Ben Ba with the catch
Pioneers Top Spartans - Remain Tied for Top Spot in ECFC

November 06, 2021

Alfred State defeated Castleton 35-24 in a key ECFC battle. The Pioneers never trailed as they improved to 5-4 overall and 4-1 in ECFC play.

Defensive line waits for the snap
Fast Five: Pioneers Tangle with Spartans in Home Finale

November 04, 2021

Alfred State plays a huge ECFC battle vs. Castleton in their 2021 home finale. The Pioneers and the Spartans are two of the four teams tied on top of the ECFC standings.

Aaron Jenkins named ECFC Athlete of the Week
Jenkins Honored by ECFC for Third Time

November 01, 2021

Aaron Jenkins (Canfield, OH) has been named the ECFC Offensive Player of the Week for the third time. Jenkins helped lead Alfred State to a 38-7 victory over Keystone.

Pioneer makes the tackle - photo by Tim Dougherty
Pioneers Down Giants - Tied for Top Spot in ECFC

October 30, 2021

The Alfred State football team evened their record and moved into a four-way tie in the ECFC standings with a 38-7 victory over Keystone on Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers are now 4-4 on the year and 3-1 in ECFC play.

Football Five: Alfred State Takes on the Giants
Football Five: Alfred State Takes on the Giants

October 28, 2021

Alfred State continues ECFC play with a trip to Keystone College on Saturday afternoon. 

Gerstenberger, Larabee, and Napoleon Named ASC Athlete of the Week
Gerstenberger, Larabee, and Napoleon Named ASC Athlete of the Week

October 26, 2021

Racquel Gerstenberger (Schoharie), Camren Larabee (Cuba Rushford), and Roman Napoleon (Allegany Limestone) have been named the Alfred State Athletes of the Week.