Team News - West Chester Claims 2018-19 Dixon Trophy

For the second consecutive season and fourth time over the past five seasons, West Chester University has been awarded the Dixon Trophy in recognition of having the top all around athletic program in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. The Golden Ram football team captured the PSAC championship, and West Chester won six other conference championships in women's golf, men's golf, field hockey, men's swimming, women's swimming, and lacrosse. Each conference championship garners 18 points towards the school's final score.

West Chester previously won the conference crown in 2017-18, 2015-16, 2014-15, and 2012-13. The school's overall average score of 13.48 is the second highest since the scoring system was revised in 2012-13 and its margin over second place is the highest over that same time span.

Accepting the Dixon Trophy are Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. W. Craig Stevens, Vice President for Student Sffairs Zeb Davenport, President Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino, Associate Athletic Director Kellianne Milliner, Assistant Athletic Director Deirdre Bertotti, and Football Coach Bill Zwaan.

PSAC Site - West Chester Wins Second Consecutive Dixon Trophy

West Chester Athletic Site - West Chester Walks Away With Fifth Dixon Trophy

Event News - Valor Bowl

A pair of future Golden Rams will be participating in the 21st Annual Valor Bowl to be held at 7:15 pm on Thursday, May 30 at West Chester University's John A. Farrell Stadium. Suiting up for the West All-Stars will be offensive lineman Dylan Nichols of Coatesville while defensive end Sean Hopkins of West Chester Rustin will play for the East squad.

The Valor Bowl was founded by Scott Allison and former West Chester Golden Ram and Killinger Hall of Fame member Joe Carroll, and serves as Chester County's senior all-star game with all proceeds going to benefit the Chester County Special Olympics.

Several current West Chester University football players have participated in the Valor Bowl including John George, Cole Zapf, Joe Janick, and 2017 West Offensive MVP Nick Skulski. Other notable Valor Bowl alumni include 2001 North Offensive MVP Bob Findora who later led the Golden Rams to the 2004 Division II National semi-final and 2010 East Offensive MVP Rondell White who led the Golden Rams to the Division II National semi-final in 2013.