Before Sunday’s game against Burrillville, Cumberland Jr. Clippers Peewee head coach Hector wanted people to know something about his team: its 0–3 record did not tell the whole story.
The Clippers had opened against three tough programs. Many of the players carrying major responsibilities are only 9 years old, and several linemen were playing tackle football for the first time. Hector could see them gaining confidence and learning to play together, even while they waited for a win.
On Sunday at Tucker Field on their home turf, that work showed. The Peewee Clippers earned their first victory in two years, turning in one of their most complete performances in recent memory.
They set the tone early. Quarterback Andrew Mayben scored Cumberland’s first touchdown of the day, and Grayson Sen followed with the second. With Hector Jr., the team’s usual 4-back, sidelined by an injury, Sen stepped into the backfield and made an immediate contribution in an important role. Hector Jr. is expected back October 8, in Week 6, and his return should add another option to an already strong group of ball carriers.
Royal Vincente led the scoring with three touchdowns. Quarterback Andrew Mayben, tight end Bentley Girouard and Sen each added one. Six touchdowns from four players reflected how many Clippers contributed to the breakthrough.
Cumberland’s 37–0 performance reached all three phases of the game. The offense kept finding the end zone, the defense protected the shutout, and the kickoff team made sure Burrillville never got the ball back in the second half. The Clippers recovered every second-half onside kick, turning each score into another Cumberland possession and keeping the pressure on the Patriots.
Collin Beaudreault nearly added two more. Both of his touchdowns were called back, but they showed the effort and playmaking he brought to the backfield. His name may not appear among the scorers, but his contribution deserves recognition.
The backs had room to work because Cumberland’s offensive line delivered a tremendous game. Harrison Musser, Roland Long, Zach White, Kyrie Alu, Julian Bell and Cristian Chavez set the stage up front, giving the offense the push it needed throughout the day. For a unit that includes players new to tackle football, Sunday was a powerful example of how far the group has come.
Hector had pointed to four captains as examples of what he sees in this team. Beaudreault, the only 10-year-old in Cumberland’s young backfield, has taken on a major offensive responsibility. Ben, a receiver and corner, earned his captaincy through his energy and willingness to help teammates. Musser anchors both lines, while White takes on the job of getting the offense started at center.
Their leadership mattered during an 0–3 start. The Clippers kept showing up, competing and improving, even when the results had yet to reward them. Sunday’s win belongs to every player who stayed with that work and to the coaching staff that kept developing them.
Final: Cumberland 37, Burrillville 0
The shutout completed a 37–0 win and the Peewee Clippers’ first victory in two years.
For Hector, who takes pride in helping the kids grow as players and young men, the victory was a chance to see that progress come together on game day. The Clippers now carry that momentum into next week, when they welcome the Lincoln Lions to Tucker Field in Cumberland.