Joel LaChapelle shines in first start for Assumption football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Freshman quarterback Joel LaChapelle led Assumption University to a 38-10 victory over Post during his first start on October 31. LaChapelle completed 12 of 19 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 44 yards and an additional score. He stepped up after the second-string quarterback's injury earlier in the season and showed significant improvement after a challenging first quarter. Assumption, first in the Northeast-10 Conference, prepares for its next game against Franklin Pierce on November 7, where LaChapelle will start again.
- •Joel LaChapelle's first start led to a 38-10 victory over Post.
- •He passed for 191 yards and rushed for 44 yards and a TD.
- •LaChapelle stepped in after an injury to the second string QB.
- •Assumption is in first place in the Northeast-10 Conference.
- •Next game for Assumption is November 7 against Franklin Pierce.
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Freshman Joel LaChapelle of Northbridge shines in first start for Assumption
"Freshman quarterback Joel LaChapelle of Northbridge led Assumption to a win in his first start after battling for the role.
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