By Sarah Daponde Editorial Staff Izabela Gage / THE GATEPOST Framingham State’s Homecoming football game ended in a 24-12 victory against Fitchburg State Oct. 3. This builds upon their undefeated record, standing at 2-0 in the conference and 3-0 overall. Sophomore Michael Marcucella said the Homecoming game meant a lot to the team because it was their first home game of the season. “It’s always great playing at Bowditch with a good atmosphere from the fans. I think it was

By Taylor Kimmell Sports Editor Courtesy of Kate Buban The Framingham State men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the Jim Jellison Invitational at Fitchburg State Oct. 3. Junior Vincent Gauthier said the course at Fitchburg is historically tough, with its two laps over a brutal hill, as well as a soft-grounded and, due to the weather, muddy field. Gauthier said every runner suffered equally with the course, but “having had a race under my belt on this course alr

By Taylor Kimmell Sports Editor In a conference matchup against the Fitchburg State University Falcons Sept. 30, the Framingham State University Rams cinched a quick 3-0 victory. Overwhelming the Falcons in all three sets, the Rams improved their conference record to 4-0 and their overall record to 11-3. This places them at the top of the MASCAC. A service ace by sophomore Kristina Santiago-Alers jumpstarted FSU’s momentum. Fitchburg broke through for a kill on the next volle

By Avery Slavin Editorial Staff The Framingham State Rams played to a draw against the Salem State Vikings ahead of a nor’easter on Sept. 26. This brings their overall record to 3-5-1, and their conference record to 2-1-1. Just short of the first three minutes, sophomore goalie Colin Holt made his first save. Salem attempted again to score, but Holt stayed strong in front of the net and blocked the ball. Senior Gustav Hemmingsen tried to score for the Rams, but Salem’s goal

Gatepost Archives By Sarah Daponde Editorial Staff The Framingham State football team beat UMass Dartmouth 23-21 in a nail-biting conference game Friday, Sept. 18. This win strengthens their record, leaving them 2-0 before their next game Saturday Sept. 26 at Bridgewater State. MASCAC named three Rams “Player of the Week” following the game. This included junior Ty Kelley for Special Teams Player of the Week, sophomore Michael Marcucella for Offensive Player of the Week, a

Meg Dame / THE GATEPOST By Taylor Kimmell Sports Editor In a home game Sept. 19, the Framingham State University Rams defeated the Curry College Colonels. With this 3-0 sweep, FSU’s overall record is 7-3, earning the team the top spot in the MASCAC coming into their first conference matches this week. The Rams put their first points on the board as Curry struggled to find their initial footing, unable to return the ball over the net. The Colonels tied the match on the nex

By Izabela Gage Staff Writer Izabela Gage / THE GATEPOST The Framingham State Rams dominated the Vikings in a 6-0 conference shutout win Sep. 22. This win brings their conference record to 1-1 and their overall record to 3-4. After the first shot of the game by Salem went wide less than 2 minutes in, Framingham immediately put pressure on the Vikings’ defense. Freshman Sydney Walters and sophomore Chloe Moynihan tested Salem’s goaltender, Izzy Mosley, within the first 3 mi

Gatepost Archives By Taylor Kimmell Sports Editor Traveling to Worcester State Sept. 12, The Framingham State Rams put up two goals in the first half and maintained a solid defense for the remainder of the match, defeating the Lancers 2-0. This win marks the Rams’ second MASCAC victory, with a record of 2-0 in the conference, and a record of 3-1 overall. FSU’s offensive pressure was immediate, with Captain Kaio Santos Da Silva, a senior, earning a corner kick shortly after

By Izabela Gage Sports Editor At the MASCAC Championship April 25, women’s track and field placed fifth out of six teams with 72 points before nine athletes competed at NCAA Division III Regionals May 1. Head Coach Mark Johnson said, “Team expectations going in were just to leave everything on the track and leave everything on the field. Across the board, I think the team did that.” Junior Kate Buban delivered a standout performance in the 10K at the MASCAC Championship meet,

By Izabela Gage Sports Editor Despite having a two-run lead in the third inning, the fourth-seeded Framingham State Rams were defeated by the fifth-seeded Bridgewater State Bears in an upset quarterfinal win at home May 5. This loss concludes their season with a conference record of 10-6 and an overall record of 17-22. Bridgewater struck first in the top of the first inning. Angelina Lynch set the tone with a leadoff double to left field, immediately putting pressure on the R

By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor The Framingham State Rams competed in three conference matches against the Fitchburg State Falcons, dropping game one 10-7 May 1 and splitting a doubleheader May 3, winning the first 6-4 and losing the second 4-3. Framingham hosted Fitchburg for the Rams’ Senior Day match for the first of the three-game series. The Rams honored three seniors before the opening pitch: Josh Sunderland, Jason Strickland, and Ben Respress. Sophomore Massimo

Courtesy of Casey McAuliffe By Sophia Oppedisano Editor-in-Chief After graduation, student-athletes often talk about “NARP life” - the worry of becoming a Non-Athletic Regular Person after leaving their sport, daily training, and grueling schedules behind. After they lose that regimen, they’re left to ponder: what’s next? For five Framingham State student-athlete alumni, they certainly don’t have to wonder. Jake Hartshorn, Casey McAuliffe, Kaitlin Loughlin, Bella Kondi, and

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor In a conference matchup April 18, the Framingham State Rams defeated the Anna Maria Amcats, scoring 15 goals in four quarters and improving their conference record to 3-2 and their overall record to 6-8. Senior Kelley DeBellis won the opening draw control for FSU, and, not a minute later, freshman Jenna James found the back of the net, assisted by freshman Kate McGovern. Another DeBellis-dominated draw contr

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Izabela Gage Sports Editor In a conference contest, the Framingham State Rams split a doubleheader against the Westfield State Owls, winning the first game 7-3 and losing the second 6-1 April 19. Their conference record now stands at 8-4, and their overall record is now 13-15. The Owls were undefeated 26-0 until they faced the Rams, who snapped their streak. In the NCAA Power Index rankings, Westfield is ranked ninth in the nation for Divisi

By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor In a set of conference games April 14, the Framingham State Rams defeated the Mass. Maritime Buccaneers with a score of 6-2 in game one and a score of 9-4 in game two. These wins improve the Rams’ conference record to 7-3 and their overall record to 11-13. Framingham took the field at the top of the first inning, with junior Peyton Farris on the mound. After Farris struck the first batter out swinging, the second sent a ground ball to

By Izabela Gage Sports Editor After a 7-5 win in 11 innings on April 10, the Framingham State Rams completed their sweep over the MCLA Trailblazers with two wins, with scores of 9-1 and 2-1, on April 11. These three wins improve their conference record to 4-10 and their overall record to 6-17. In the first game, the Rams had a quiet first inning, but after two outs, the Trailblazers hit a single and then earned a walk. They hit another single to center field and made it ho

By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor The Framingham State Rams traveled to Fitchburg State April 4 to compete in the Jim Sheehan Invitational, placing 8th of 27 teams. The team found great success during the meet, with three records broken and an inaugural appearance in the program in the pole vault event. Head Coach Mark Johnson said, “Excitingly, every record on the board now is from 2023 or later.” FSU was led by a first place finish by junior Kate Buban in the 10K. H

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Izabela Gage Sports Editor After scoring eight goals in the first quarter, the Framingham State Rams took a dominant 15-2 win over the Fitchburg State Falcons April 4. This win improves their conference record to 1-1 and their overall record to 4-7. Fitchburg won the first draw control, but Framingham regained offensive control after sophomore Lily Malloy caused a turnover and junior Olivia Berggren picked up the ground ball. Just 30 seconds

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Izabela Gage Sports Editor The Framingham State Rams came back from a 4-0 deficit to win the first game 5-4, then dropped the second 7-3 in a doubleheader against the Mass. Maritime Buccaneers April 7. This win and loss bring their conference record to 1-9 and their overall record to 3-15. The Buccaneers wasted no time and capitalized on early opportunities at the top of the first inning. After a walk and a stolen base, their next batter sing

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor The Framingham State Rams split games in a conference double header April 4 against the Bridgewater State Bears, dropping the first match 11-1 and winning the second 9-1. Following this match, the Rams bring their conference record to 2-2 and their overall record to 6-12. The Rams took the field at the top of the first, with a catch by sophomore Gianna Paolino in right field securing the first out. BSU’s se