CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – New Hampshire quarterback Sean Goldrich and Merrimack quarterback Joe Capobianco have been awarded New England Football Writers' Gold Helmets after dominant offensive performances.

Goldrich, a junior from West Haven, Connecticut, completed 27 of 40 passes for 422 yards and four touchdowns as the Wildcats earned their first victory of the season over Lehigh. The 422 passing yards far exceeded his previous career high of 291, and the four touchdowns matched a personal best. Each of Goldrich's touchdowns in the game was over 30 yards, including a pair of strikes from beyond midfield. The junior also rushed 10 times for 64 yards.

A freshman from Oceanside, New York, Capobianco torched Pace for 416 yards and six touchdowns in a 75-2 victory to give the Warriors their first win of the year. The quarterback completed 23 of 34 passes, and threw for each touchdown in the first half, including deep scores of 70 and 59 yards. Capobiano set career highs in yards and touchdowns in the game.

2014 Gold Helmet Weekly Winners