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SPRINGFIELD Mass. – Senior linebacker Scott Driscoll (North Andover, MA) intercepted four passes, returning one for a touchdown, to lead Curry to a 41-0 victory over Western New England College in the New England Football Conference (NEFC) Boyd Division opener for both squads Saturday afternoon (Sept. 26).

Driscoll, who also compiled eight tackles, set the tone for the game when he returned his first interception 22 yards for a score on the second play from scrimmage just 53 seconds into the contest. His four interceptions were one shy of the NCAA Division III record shared by 11 players.

The Colonels intercepted WNEC senior quarterback Justin Walz (Groton, CT) eight times (which tied a NCAA Division III record) with six coming in the first quarter.

Curry (2-2) took advantage of the miscues in taking a commanding 24-0 lead after the opening stanza.

Senior quarterback Zach Cavanaugh (Marshfield, MA) had a big day as well completing 9-of-15 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns.

After Curry's first score, Walz marched the Golden Bears' to the Curry 43 before freshman cornerback Cameron Smith (Lynn, MA) picked-off a pass at the visitors' 11.

The Western New England College defense forced a punt, but junior linebacker Kevin McCarthy (Foxboro, MA) intercepted another pass midway through the quarter. Cavanaugh delivered a 32-yard scoring pass to senior tight end Jeffrey Hibbard (Dedham, MA) (3 catches, 88 yards) on the first play for a 14-0 advantage.

Driscoll then returned his second pick 34 yards to the WNEC five, and two plays later, freshman running back Bruce Vieira (Pelham, MA) scored from three yards.

Junior Matthew Alksninis (Mansfield, MA) connected on a 40-yard field goal at the 1:46 mark of the opening period.

Curry tallied once in the second period on a 23-yard pass from Cavanaugh to junior receiver Jon Chattman (Woonsocket, RI) for a 31-0 lead at halftime.

The Colonels stunned WNEC on the first play of the second half when Cavanaugh hit freshman receiver Victor Martinez (Southbridge, MA) on a 70-yard score. Alksninis drilled a 30-yard field goal later in the third period to complete the scoring.

McCarthy finished with 11 tackles and a sack while senior cornerback Scott Doherty (Marshfield, MA) had the other two interceptions. The Colonels had 366 offensive yards and totaled 157 yards in interception return yards. Senior running back Jamaal Woods (Malden, MA) ran for a game high 50 yards on seven carries.

Walz finished with 19 completions in 35 attempts for 154 yards. Senior backup quarterback Tim Hegarty (Bridgewater, MA) played the fourth quarter and was 6-of-8 for 40 yards.

Junior tight end Dan Crane (Waterbury, CT) was a bright spot for the Golden Bears hauling in a game best seven receptions for 60 yards. Senior receiver Rob Chiaccio (Groton, CT) added five catches for 35 yards. Sophomore linebacker Todd Krolikowski (Bristol, CT) had a team high seven tackles.

Western New England College (1-3) finished with 274 yards.