It is official. A new era has officially arrived in Fairfield, Connecticut. As of July 1, 2026, the Sacred Heart University Pioneers have formally joined the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) as its 13th football member.
For the first time in program history, the Sacred Heart Pioneers are preparing for life in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). After two seasons as an FCS independent, the move to one of the nation’s premier football conferences officially begins with these fifteen spring practices, culminating in the Spring Game on Friday, April 10.
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent EASTON — Stonehill picked up its first win of the season in its home opener over Sacred Heart this Saturday, 35-21. A rainy afternoon at W.B. Mason Stadium brought a heavy rushing attack for the Skyhawks that Jarel Washington took full advantage of. Washington finished the game with 184 rushing yards and two touchdowns across 23 carries. He was complemented in the backfield by Zavion……
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EASTON- The Stonehill Skyhawks are only in their second year as a Division One program. Prior to today, they had never played an overtime game as a member of the NEC. Well, that changed this afternoon at W.B Mason Field as the Skyhawks won a double overtime thriller over Sacred Heart, 22-19. The weather was a factor as both teams struggled to throw the football in the rain. It was……
Image courtesy of Yale Athletics By Aman Kidwai NEFJ Correspondent NEW HAVEN — In the first-ever gridiron meeting between two schools located just 22 miles apart, the Yale Bulldogs prevailed over Sacred Heart, 31-3, on a cold, rainy day at the Yale Bowl on Saturday. Tony Reno’s squad maintained control throughout the game thanks to impressive short-field stops and two timely turnovers forced by the defense. Yale got on the…
