As a redshirt freshman in 2022, defensive end David Blay had 13.0 tackles for loss among his 39 tackles. He spent the next two seasons at Lousianna Tech and last year finished with a team-high 10.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks and earned first team All-Conference USA honors. This season, Blay has 25 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss as a starting defensive tackle for the 8-2 Miami Hurricanes which has two regular season games remaining prior to the FBS playoffs.
Defensive end Daniel Hicks made 61 tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss and 6 sacks, for the Golden Rams from 2022-2024. So far this season at Mercer, he has 17 tackles, including 7.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks, 5 QB hurries and 2 pass breakups. The #8 Bears (9-1, 8-0) travel to Auburn this Saturday before entering the NCAA FCS playoffs on November 29 as the Southern Conference champions.
After 33 years as a coach for West Chester, serving 30 years as defensive coordinator, Mike Furlong assumed the same position for Franklin & Marshall this season. The Diplomats finished the regular season 9-1, including a 29-28 win over #3 Johns Hopkins on the final week of the season to clinch the Centennial Conference championship. The F&M coaching staff was named Coaching Staff of the Year and will participate in the NCAA Division III playoffs for the first time ever when they host Eastern in the second round on November 29.
A three-year starting left tackle for the Golden Rams, Patrick Methlie missed most of 2024 due to an injury. He appeared on the 2025 Delaware Blue Hen roster, and saw action in five of their last six games.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Player News - Four Golden Rams Named All-PSAC East
Golden Ram linebacker Connor Noble was named first team All-PSAC East and three others were recognized when all-conference honorees were announced on Wednesday. Named to the second team were
recevier Matthew Iuvara,
kicker Rylan Zuk, and
defensive back Maurice Beverly.
Noble received first-team recognition for the third consecutive season. He finished fifth in the conference in tackles with 101, to go along with 5.0 tackles for loss, a forced fumble, an interception, three quarterback hurries and three pass breakups.
Newcomer Iuvara finished 2025 with 39 catches for 694 yards and eight touchdowns. His 17.8 yards/catch was good for fifth in the PSAC and 63 yards/game placed him eighth in the conference.
Redshirt freshman Zuk was 8 (fifth in the PSAC) of 12 in field goals for a success rate of 66.7% (sixth in the PSAC) with a long of 47 yards (second in the PSAC) against Millersville. He converted on 34 of 35 PAT attempts to finish with 58 kicking points (fifth in the PSAC).
Beverly ended the season with 39 total tackles including 2.5 tackles for loss. He also tallied four pass breakups, two quarterback hurries, an interception at Lock Haven and a forced fumble at Bentley.
Noble received first-team recognition for the third consecutive season. He finished fifth in the conference in tackles with 101, to go along with 5.0 tackles for loss, a forced fumble, an interception, three quarterback hurries and three pass breakups.
Connor Noble making one of his 101 tackles this season (Photo Chuck Greco)Newcomer Iuvara finished 2025 with 39 catches for 694 yards and eight touchdowns. His 17.8 yards/catch was good for fifth in the PSAC and 63 yards/game placed him eighth in the conference.
Matt Iuvara had two touchdown catches at Lock Haven (Photo Chuck Greco)Redshirt freshman Zuk was 8 (fifth in the PSAC) of 12 in field goals for a success rate of 66.7% (sixth in the PSAC) with a long of 47 yards (second in the PSAC) against Millersville. He converted on 34 of 35 PAT attempts to finish with 58 kicking points (fifth in the PSAC).
Rylan Zuk led the team with 58 points this season (Photo Chuck Greco)Beverly ended the season with 39 total tackles including 2.5 tackles for loss. He also tallied four pass breakups, two quarterback hurries, an interception at Lock Haven and a forced fumble at Bentley.
Maurice Beverly with a QB hurry against East Stroudsburg (Photo Chuck Greco)PSAC Football Site - 2025 PSAC Football Eastern Division All-Conference Teams released; Novak, Hile, Clancy, Clements earn Major Awards
West Chester Athletic Site - West Chester Puts Four Players on All-PSAC East Team
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Game Report - Assumption 42 - West Chester 24
The 2025 season mercifully came to a close as the Assumption Greyhounds (8-2) toppled the
Golden Rams (4-7) by a score of 42-24. The Greyhound offense used big plays, as only two of their six touchdown drives took longer than two minutes. It was the fourth straight game that West Chester's opponent scored 40+ points.
Sophomore quarterback Colin O'Sullivan's first two passes were caught by Assumption defenders. The first resulted in a Greyhound touchdown four plays later. Fortunately, Assumption's second possession was thwarted by a diving interception by senior safety Jimmy Wright (14 tackles, 1 int). Midway through the opening quarter and trailing 14-0, O'Sullivan (19 of 37, 212 yards, 2 TD's, 2 int) and the Golden Ram offense settled down and got on the scoreboard with a 26-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Iuvara (2 catches, 55 yards, 1 TD).
But Assumption's offense didn't relax as they swelled the lead to 28-7. It's perplexng how in week 11 opposing receivers can get behind the WCU defense, but there were mulitple instances where a host of Golden Ram defensive backs were attempting to catch a Greyhound receiver with the ball racing toward the end zone. Late in the first half, West Chester had opportunities to get back into the game. They marched 46 yards and had a first-and-goal from the two, but failed to score. And later, they had a first-and-ten from the 11 and failed to score. Granted field goals weren't going to help much, but the running plays yielded nothing and the pass attempts were low percentage.
In the second half, after a Rylan Zuk 36-yard field goal, Assumption scored on a 66-yard run and a 49-yard pass. Yes, the Golden Ram defense had laid down their weapons. But the young West Chester quaterback didn't go down without a fight. Trailing 42-10, O'Sullivan led the offense on a 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. Along the way, he completed six consecutive passes to five different receivers, capped by an 8-yard touchdown pass to Ivan Thorpe (5 catches, 40 yards, 1 TD).
Ironically, West Chester's special teams played well. Dylan Shank averaged almost 48 yards per punt compared to Assumption's 28 yards. Of Assumptions seven kickoffs, one went out of bounds, West Chester took touchbacks on three of them, and the other three averaged 25 yards per return. And counter to Zuk's field goal, late in the game, Assumption attempted a 41-yard field goal which was blocked by Seamus McCain (6 tackles, 1 QBH) and returned 71 yards for a touchdown by Maurice Beverly.
Due to Assumption's explosive offense, the Greyhounds outgained West Chester 470-331, but the Golden Rams held a nine-minute advantage in time of possession. In his final game, linebacker Connor Noble made 11 tackles to finish the season with 101 and his Golden Ram career with 324.
Personnel observations:
Sophomore quarterback Colin O'Sullivan's first two passes were caught by Assumption defenders. The first resulted in a Greyhound touchdown four plays later. Fortunately, Assumption's second possession was thwarted by a diving interception by senior safety Jimmy Wright (14 tackles, 1 int). Midway through the opening quarter and trailing 14-0, O'Sullivan (19 of 37, 212 yards, 2 TD's, 2 int) and the Golden Ram offense settled down and got on the scoreboard with a 26-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Iuvara (2 catches, 55 yards, 1 TD).
But Assumption's offense didn't relax as they swelled the lead to 28-7. It's perplexng how in week 11 opposing receivers can get behind the WCU defense, but there were mulitple instances where a host of Golden Ram defensive backs were attempting to catch a Greyhound receiver with the ball racing toward the end zone. Late in the first half, West Chester had opportunities to get back into the game. They marched 46 yards and had a first-and-goal from the two, but failed to score. And later, they had a first-and-ten from the 11 and failed to score. Granted field goals weren't going to help much, but the running plays yielded nothing and the pass attempts were low percentage.
Matthew Iuvara hauls in a TD pass between two defenders (Photo Chuck Greco)In the second half, after a Rylan Zuk 36-yard field goal, Assumption scored on a 66-yard run and a 49-yard pass. Yes, the Golden Ram defense had laid down their weapons. But the young West Chester quaterback didn't go down without a fight. Trailing 42-10, O'Sullivan led the offense on a 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. Along the way, he completed six consecutive passes to five different receivers, capped by an 8-yard touchdown pass to Ivan Thorpe (5 catches, 40 yards, 1 TD).
Future Robertson led the Golden Rams with 57 yards rushing (Photo Chuck Greco)Ironically, West Chester's special teams played well. Dylan Shank averaged almost 48 yards per punt compared to Assumption's 28 yards. Of Assumptions seven kickoffs, one went out of bounds, West Chester took touchbacks on three of them, and the other three averaged 25 yards per return. And counter to Zuk's field goal, late in the game, Assumption attempted a 41-yard field goal which was blocked by Seamus McCain (6 tackles, 1 QBH) and returned 71 yards for a touchdown by Maurice Beverly.
Joey Zack and Anthony Delle Donne converge on the QB (Photo Chuck Greco)Due to Assumption's explosive offense, the Greyhounds outgained West Chester 470-331, but the Golden Rams held a nine-minute advantage in time of possession. In his final game, linebacker Connor Noble made 11 tackles to finish the season with 101 and his Golden Ram career with 324.
Seamus McCain attempts to pry a fumble (Photo Chuck Greco)Personnel observations:
Colin Obser makes a special teams tackle (Phoo Chuck Greco)- Quarterback Ethan Kohler participated in senior day ceremonies prior to the game. He has a year of eligibility remaining (although he dressed for every game last season, he didn't play a single snap), it's reasonable to infer that he won't return to the Golden Rams next season.
- Senior quarterback Cooper Jordan did not dress for the game. The four-year starter finished his career with 2,386 yards and 23 TD's rushing and 5,730 yards and 45 TD's passing.
- Freshman offensive lineman Nick Micewski did not dress for the game. This was less likely due to an injury and more likely to maintain his redshirt status since he only played in four games this season. As a result, Jake Phipps returned to left tackle and Owen Chaffinch went back to right guard like the first seven games of the season.
- Redshirt freshman Tucker Valoczki started at right tackle for Cole Kozlowski, which is how last week's game ended when Kozlowski got injured.
- Senior defensive back Kaleb Brown did not start, but entered the game midway through the opening quarter, and remained in the game when Gus Ross left with a injury.
West Chester Athletic Site - Assumption Downs West Chester in Regular Season Finale, 42-24
Assumption Athletic Site - Football races past West Chester 42-24
Daily Local News - West Chester ends disappointing season with sixth loss in its final seven
Golden Rams Review - Photo Album - Assumption
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Game Preview - Assumption
The Golden Rams (4-6) close the 2025 season with their first ever meeting with the Assumption Greyhounds (7-2) of the Northeast-10 Conference. Kickoff for West Chester's senior day is set for Saturday at noon. The game will also recognize the newest members of the Killinger Hall of Fame who will be inducted later that evening.
Series History:
This will be the first time these two teams meet on the football field.
Scouting the Opponent:
Head coach Andy McKenzie is in his eighth season as head coach of the Greyhounds and owns a 43-27 record. In 2022, McKenzie was the NE10 Coach of the Year when the Greyhounds won the NE10 and qualified for the NCAA Division II playoffs. Their most notable alumni are NFL receiver Deonte Harty (formerly Deonte Harris) and Brian Kelly who was head football coach at LSU until two weeks ago.
After last season, quarterback Jay Kastantin was named to the All-NE10 Rookie Team. This season, the dual threat signal caller leads the NE10 in passing (138 of 223, 1,974 yards, 19 TD's, 5 int) and is sixth in the conference in rushing (100 carries, 503 yards, 5 TD's). When he does hand the ball off, it usually goes to Kameron Robbins (116 carries, 521 yards, 6 TD's). They both get to run behind All-NE10 lineman Matthew Connolly. Top targets in the passing game are 6'4 wide receiver Connor Smith (34 catches, 647 yards, 7 TD's), Keith Mancini (27 catches, 376 yards, 2 TD's) and AJ Robinson (23 catches, 381 yards, 3 TD's).
All-NE10 place kicker Massimo Sgambati is on pace to repeat that award as he leads the conference in kick scoring (35 of 36 PAT's, 7 of 10 FG's) with 56 points and his longest field goal this season is 55 yards.
On defense, All-NE10 linebacker Owen Fitzgerald (101 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 7 QBH) is second in the conference in tackles this season, and Army transfer Nick Smith (58 tackles, 4 FF) is a stopper in the middle. Up front, All-NE10 defensive end Tindell Frick (59 tackles, 9.5 sacks) leads the conference in sacks this season, and Donovan Munroe (28 tackles, 8.0 TFL) spends a lot of time in the opponent's backfield. In the secondary, safety Billy Gould (43 tackles, 5 PBU, 1 int), cornerback New Hampshire transfer Brady Madigan (15 tackles, 5 PBU), and defensive back Jalen Smith-Phillip (17 tackles, 4 PBU) minimize opponents' passing game.
Analysis:
The Greyhounds' defense is second in the country in sacks with 35 and sixth in the country in tackles for loss, so the West Chester offensive line will be challenged even more than usual. However, they only have two interceptions this season, so if the Golden Ram quarterback can get the ball away, there may be an opportunity to get the ball downfield. Assumption can be vulnerable against the run, so West Chester needs to be committed to that part of the offense. The Assumption offense puts up big numbers (32 points, 390 yards) which doesn't bode well for the Golden Ram defense. Containing Kastantin and all his receivers will be a major hurdle for WCU. The Greyhounds are 0-2 when scoring less than 20 an 7-0 when scoring more than that, so watch for that figure.
Assumption and West Chester have two common opponents this season. They both took 30+ point losses to Kutztown and, ironically, split with Bentley. While West Chester's win in Waltham came in week one of the season, with the Golden Rams prevailing 30-13, Assumption's loss came just last week, a 20-17 setback in what was the de facto Northeast-10 championship game. As a result of that game, Bentley received an automatic bid to the NCAA Division II playoffs while Assumption, currently ranked #7 in Super Region 1, is fighting for its playoff life. So expect the Greyhounds to have a LOT of motivation in this game.
Massey Ratings is projecting a 28-26 Golden Ram win while Versus Sports simulates a 32-23 Greyhound victory.
Game Coverage:
Series History:
This will be the first time these two teams meet on the football field.
Scouting the Opponent:
After last season, quarterback Jay Kastantin was named to the All-NE10 Rookie Team. This season, the dual threat signal caller leads the NE10 in passing (138 of 223, 1,974 yards, 19 TD's, 5 int) and is sixth in the conference in rushing (100 carries, 503 yards, 5 TD's). When he does hand the ball off, it usually goes to Kameron Robbins (116 carries, 521 yards, 6 TD's). They both get to run behind All-NE10 lineman Matthew Connolly. Top targets in the passing game are 6'4 wide receiver Connor Smith (34 catches, 647 yards, 7 TD's), Keith Mancini (27 catches, 376 yards, 2 TD's) and AJ Robinson (23 catches, 381 yards, 3 TD's).
All-NE10 place kicker Massimo Sgambati is on pace to repeat that award as he leads the conference in kick scoring (35 of 36 PAT's, 7 of 10 FG's) with 56 points and his longest field goal this season is 55 yards.
On defense, All-NE10 linebacker Owen Fitzgerald (101 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 7 QBH) is second in the conference in tackles this season, and Army transfer Nick Smith (58 tackles, 4 FF) is a stopper in the middle. Up front, All-NE10 defensive end Tindell Frick (59 tackles, 9.5 sacks) leads the conference in sacks this season, and Donovan Munroe (28 tackles, 8.0 TFL) spends a lot of time in the opponent's backfield. In the secondary, safety Billy Gould (43 tackles, 5 PBU, 1 int), cornerback New Hampshire transfer Brady Madigan (15 tackles, 5 PBU), and defensive back Jalen Smith-Phillip (17 tackles, 4 PBU) minimize opponents' passing game.
Analysis:
Assumption and West Chester have two common opponents this season. They both took 30+ point losses to Kutztown and, ironically, split with Bentley. While West Chester's win in Waltham came in week one of the season, with the Golden Rams prevailing 30-13, Assumption's loss came just last week, a 20-17 setback in what was the de facto Northeast-10 championship game. As a result of that game, Bentley received an automatic bid to the NCAA Division II playoffs while Assumption, currently ranked #7 in Super Region 1, is fighting for its playoff life. So expect the Greyhounds to have a LOT of motivation in this game.
Massey Ratings is projecting a 28-26 Golden Ram win while Versus Sports simulates a 32-23 Greyhound victory.
Game Coverage:
West Chester Athletic Site - West Chester Concludes 2025 at Home Against Assumption Saturday
D2football - PSAC Columnist - PSAC Week Eleven Preview
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Alumni News - Walsh, Zwaan to ChesCo Sports Hall of Fame
Walsh played for West Chester State College from 1967 to 1970 when the Golden Rams reached the Pennsylvania State College Athletic Conference (PSCAC) championship game three times, and won it in 1967 and 1969. He served as head football coach of West Chester Henderson High School for 20 years, and during his tenure there was named Ches-Mont League coach of the year three times and Chester County Area Coach of the Year four times. He later served as defensive line coach at West Chester University for seven seasons. Walsh was previously inducted into the Ches-Mont League Hall of Fame, the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) Hall of Fame and the Killinger Hall of Fame.
Zwaan played quarterback for the University of Delaware from 1973 to 1975, including 1974 when the Blue Hens reached the Division II national championship game. After various assistant football coaching positions, he served as the head football coach at Widener from 1997-2002 where he compiled a 54-14 record and won the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC)/Commonwealth League in four of his six seasons there. Zwaan then coached the Golden Rams from 2003 to 2023, compiling a record of 163-76, claiming a share of the PSAC East seven times, and an outright PSAC title in 2018. He led West Chester to the playoffs ten times, advancing to the Division II semi-finals in both 2004 and 2013.
The 2025 Annual Induction Banquet was held on Saturday, November 8th.
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Game Report - Shippensburg 43 - West Chester 14
It was a total team effort as the Golden Rams (4-6, 2-5) got dominated by Shippensburg (3-7, 3-4) by a score of 43-14 to end conference play in 2025. This is the worst finish that West Chester has ever had in PSAC play. In 2000, when the division only had seven teams, they finished in fifth with a record of 2-4.
Of West Chester's 12 offensive possessions in the game, five went three-and-out and four ended in interceptions. Yes, they scored two touchdowns. The first TD drive started on the Shippensburg side of the field, so it only needed to go 48 yards, capped by a Cooper Jordan (13 of 25, 200 yards, 2 TD's, 3 int) to Ivan Thorpe (4 catches, 31 yards, 1 TD) 18-yard scoring pass. And the second touchdown looked to be yet another Raider interception, but Dylan McKenzie (4 catches, 144 yards, 1 TD) outleaped the defender and raced his way down the sideline for the 77-yard score. Shippensburg entered the game allowing 160 yards rushing per game and the Golden Rams totaled 66 in the contest.
While the WCU defense shouldn't shoulder all of the blame for the score - 9 Shippensburg points came on special teams and three of the Raider touchdowns came on short fields - they didn't do anything to get off the field as Shippensburg held a ten-minute advantage in time of possession. The Raiders entered the game averaging 65 yards rushing per game and had a total of two rushing touchdowns on the season. But against West Chester, Shippensburg ran for a whopping 274 yards and four scores.
And there were the ususal special teams snafus. West Chester still lacks a confident return person to merely catch the ball and it bit them hard early in the second half. Shippensburg was punting from thier own 41-yard line. The ball landed at the West Chester 21 and rolled to the 9. Rather than a simple fair catch, the result yielded an additional 12 yards for he Raiders. On three plays, the WCU offense managed three yards which brought up a punting situation. But Luke Vereb's snap skidded through Zack Liberatore's legs and out of the end zone for a safety. Oh, and West Chester later allowed a 70-yard punt return for touchdown. Only one team in Division II has allowed more punt returns for touchdown this season than the Golden Rams.
Don't be surprised if Shippensburg sweeps the conference player of the week awards.
Personnel observations:
Of West Chester's 12 offensive possessions in the game, five went three-and-out and four ended in interceptions. Yes, they scored two touchdowns. The first TD drive started on the Shippensburg side of the field, so it only needed to go 48 yards, capped by a Cooper Jordan (13 of 25, 200 yards, 2 TD's, 3 int) to Ivan Thorpe (4 catches, 31 yards, 1 TD) 18-yard scoring pass. And the second touchdown looked to be yet another Raider interception, but Dylan McKenzie (4 catches, 144 yards, 1 TD) outleaped the defender and raced his way down the sideline for the 77-yard score. Shippensburg entered the game allowing 160 yards rushing per game and the Golden Rams totaled 66 in the contest.
Debrick Johnson registers a six-yard sack to force a punt (Photo Chuck Greco)While the WCU defense shouldn't shoulder all of the blame for the score - 9 Shippensburg points came on special teams and three of the Raider touchdowns came on short fields - they didn't do anything to get off the field as Shippensburg held a ten-minute advantage in time of possession. The Raiders entered the game averaging 65 yards rushing per game and had a total of two rushing touchdowns on the season. But against West Chester, Shippensburg ran for a whopping 274 yards and four scores.
Ivan Thorpe dives for the game's opening score (Photo Chuck Greco)And there were the ususal special teams snafus. West Chester still lacks a confident return person to merely catch the ball and it bit them hard early in the second half. Shippensburg was punting from thier own 41-yard line. The ball landed at the West Chester 21 and rolled to the 9. Rather than a simple fair catch, the result yielded an additional 12 yards for he Raiders. On three plays, the WCU offense managed three yards which brought up a punting situation. But Luke Vereb's snap skidded through Zack Liberatore's legs and out of the end zone for a safety. Oh, and West Chester later allowed a 70-yard punt return for touchdown. Only one team in Division II has allowed more punt returns for touchdown this season than the Golden Rams.
Seamus McCain and Johnny Pergine converge on a sack (Photo Chuck Greco)Don't be surprised if Shippensburg sweeps the conference player of the week awards.
Ship defenders were chasing Dylan McKenzie all day (Photo Chuck Greco)Personnel observations:
Running back Mikhail Johnson had three solo special teams tackles - After starting the last two games at left tackle, Geoffrey Gretta was not in attendance. Freshman Nick Micewski, who has seen time some time at right tackle, took his place in the starting lineup.
- Late in the first half, left tackle Cole Kozlowski got rolled up on. He returned after haftime in street clothes with ice on his left ankle. He was replaced in the field by redshirt freshman Tucker Valoczki.
- Rondell Bradley started at cornerback and played the first series, but Gus Ross played the remainder of the game.
- After missing the past two games, receiver/return man Zack Gillen was dressed but did not play.
Matt Iuvara makes a catch with a hand in his face (Photo Chuck Greco)West Chester Athletic Site - Shippensburg Pulls Away From West Chester in Second Half, 43-14
Shippensburg Athletic Site - Football’s dominant second half keys rousing 43-14 victory over West Chester
Golden Rams Review - Photo Album - Shippensburg
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Game Preview - Shippensburg
In a battle to determine fifth place in the PSAC East, West Chester University (4-5, 2-4) travels to Seth Grove Stadium to take on the Shippensburg Raiders (2-7, 2-4) on Saturday at 1:00pm.
Series History:
West Chester leads the overall series 32-13-1. Two-time AFCA Division II Region 1 Coach of the Year and Shippensburg alumnus Mark Maciejewski is in his 15th season as head coach and has a record of 87-68.
In one of the most memorable games in West Chester football history, Golden Ram quarterback Sean McCartney made his first collegiate start and threw for 444 yards and five touchdowns to lead West Chester to a 44-43 victory in two overtimes in a nationally televised Thursday night game in 2010. The following year, West Chester laid a 52-17 loss on the Raiders, but Shippensburg returned the favor in 2012, beating West Chester 42-24 on homecoming at Farrell Stadium, and continued on to the PSAC championship game and the NCAA playoffs that year.
In 2013, Shawn Leo booted a 26-yard field goal with one second left to give West Chester the thrilling victory. And in 2017, West Chester defeated Shippensburg on the road in October, only to have to do it again in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs.
Last 10 Meetings:
Last Meeting:
10/05/2024 West Chester 28 - Shippensburg 10
Cooper Jordan ran for three touchdowns and threw for one to account for all of West Chester's scoring in a 28-10 victory. The Golden Ram defense held the Raiders to just 53 yards on its first four possessions and didn't permit a score in Ship's final four possessions to maintain the WCU lead.
Linebacker Connor Noble had a game-high 17 tackles and added a sack and an interception while Johnny Pergine made 11 tackles. Nate Desmond and Luke Trunell combined for five of West Chester's eight QB hurries.
Scouting the Opponent:
Shippensburg's passing offense is led by sophomore quarterback Riley Gunnels (194 of 313, 1,825 yards, 11 TD's, 10 int's). His primary targets are wide receiver Jaevon Parker (34 catches, 359 yards, 3 TD's), wide receiver Ty Neal (29 catches, 299 yards, 2 TD's) and tight end Landon Bailey (19 catches, 174 yards, 3 TD's). The running game has struggled since Josiah Leonard (54 carries, 169 yards) has missed the last four games and the Raiders have turned to Ethan Arneson (78 carries, 318 yards, 1 TD).
On special teams, Wilson Ingerski does all of the kicking duties for Shippensburg, averaging 40 yards per punt while dropping 12 of his 44 kicks inside the 20. He's 3 of 4 on field goals with a long of 44 and perfect on his 14 PAT attempts. Seven of his 27 kickoffs have gone for touchbacks. Although Tobee Stokes is their primary kickoff return man, Kal-El Durham took one back 89 yards for a touchdown against Lock Haven.
Linebacker Nate Myers (82 tackles, 11.5 TFL) is third in the PSAC in tackles. He's joined in the middle of the field by Alex Sauve (57 tackles, 4.5 TFL). Up front Ty Millhimes (14 tackles, 2.5 sacks) is among sack leaders on the team. Defensive backs Darvens Tunis (27 tackles, 7 PBU) and DJ Jackson (45 tackles, 6 PBU) keep the opponent's passing game in check.
Analysis:
These two teams have had the same fate within the division, as both have defeated Bloomsburg and Millersville while falling to the other four schools. Although somewhat better at home, the youthful Shippensburg offense has struggled and within the conference ranks last in scoring, total offense, and near the bottom in rushing. While the Raiders have had more success in the passing game, they also yield sacks (35) and interceptions (10) which should bode well for the Golden Ram defense. Against the Shippensburg defense, West Chester should be able to move the ball effectively both through the air and on the ground.
Massey Ratings is expecting a 30-17 West Chester win while Versus Sports simulates a 29-14 Golden Ram victory.
Game Coverage:
Series History:
West Chester leads the overall series 32-13-1. Two-time AFCA Division II Region 1 Coach of the Year and Shippensburg alumnus Mark Maciejewski is in his 15th season as head coach and has a record of 87-68.
In one of the most memorable games in West Chester football history, Golden Ram quarterback Sean McCartney made his first collegiate start and threw for 444 yards and five touchdowns to lead West Chester to a 44-43 victory in two overtimes in a nationally televised Thursday night game in 2010. The following year, West Chester laid a 52-17 loss on the Raiders, but Shippensburg returned the favor in 2012, beating West Chester 42-24 on homecoming at Farrell Stadium, and continued on to the PSAC championship game and the NCAA playoffs that year.
In 2013, Shawn Leo booted a 26-yard field goal with one second left to give West Chester the thrilling victory. And in 2017, West Chester defeated Shippensburg on the road in October, only to have to do it again in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs.
Last 10 Meetings:
| Year |
H/A |
W/L |
Score |
Year |
H/A |
W/L |
Score |
2015 |
Away |
Loss |
27-11 |
2019 |
Away |
Win |
29-21 |
2016 |
Home |
Win |
31-15 |
2021 |
Away |
Loss |
34-18 |
2017 |
Away |
Win |
37-27 |
2022 |
Home |
Loss |
20-13 |
2017 |
Away |
Win |
27-6 |
2023 |
Away |
Win |
38-28 |
2018 |
Home |
Win |
28-21 |
2024 |
Home |
Win |
28-10 |
Last Meeting:
10/05/2024 West Chester 28 - Shippensburg 10
Cooper Jordan ran for three touchdowns and threw for one to account for all of West Chester's scoring in a 28-10 victory. The Golden Ram defense held the Raiders to just 53 yards on its first four possessions and didn't permit a score in Ship's final four possessions to maintain the WCU lead.
Linebacker Connor Noble had a game-high 17 tackles and added a sack and an interception while Johnny Pergine made 11 tackles. Nate Desmond and Luke Trunell combined for five of West Chester's eight QB hurries.
Scouting the Opponent:
On special teams, Wilson Ingerski does all of the kicking duties for Shippensburg, averaging 40 yards per punt while dropping 12 of his 44 kicks inside the 20. He's 3 of 4 on field goals with a long of 44 and perfect on his 14 PAT attempts. Seven of his 27 kickoffs have gone for touchbacks. Although Tobee Stokes is their primary kickoff return man, Kal-El Durham took one back 89 yards for a touchdown against Lock Haven.
Linebacker Nate Myers (82 tackles, 11.5 TFL) is third in the PSAC in tackles. He's joined in the middle of the field by Alex Sauve (57 tackles, 4.5 TFL). Up front Ty Millhimes (14 tackles, 2.5 sacks) is among sack leaders on the team. Defensive backs Darvens Tunis (27 tackles, 7 PBU) and DJ Jackson (45 tackles, 6 PBU) keep the opponent's passing game in check.
Analysis:
Massey Ratings is expecting a 30-17 West Chester win while Versus Sports simulates a 29-14 Golden Ram victory.
Game Coverage:
West Chester Athletic Site - West Chester Heads to Shippensburg For Final Road Game of 2025
PSAC Site - 2025 PSAC Football Week 10 Notes
D2football - PSAC Columnist - PSAC Week Ten Preview
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Player News - Cooper Jordan Named PSAC East Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week
For his efforts in West Chester's 46-44 3OT win over Bloomsburg, senior quarterback Cooper Jordan has been named PSAC East Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week.
Jordan showed no signs of rust after missing the last three games due to an injury, as he threw for three touchdowns and ran for one. He had his most efficient game of the season as he completed 16 of 22 passes (72.7%) for 278 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also had 13 carries for 53 yards including a two-yard touchdown run in the first overtime. In the second overtime, on third and 11, Jordan avoided numerous tackles before finding a wide open receiver for a 13-yard touchdown. Finally, in the third overtime period, he connected on the decisive two-point conversion attempt for the final points of the game.
Jordan showed no signs of rust after missing the last three games due to an injury, as he threw for three touchdowns and ran for one. He had his most efficient game of the season as he completed 16 of 22 passes (72.7%) for 278 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also had 13 carries for 53 yards including a two-yard touchdown run in the first overtime. In the second overtime, on third and 11, Jordan avoided numerous tackles before finding a wide open receiver for a 13-yard touchdown. Finally, in the third overtime period, he connected on the decisive two-point conversion attempt for the final points of the game.
Cooper Jordan accounted for 331 yards and 4 TD's against BloomsburgPSAC Site - PSAC Football Athletes of the Week: Week 9
West Chester Athletic Site - Cooper Jordan Named Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week in the PSAC East
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Game Report - West Chester 46 - Bloomsburg 44 3OT
Cornerback Rondell Bradley batted away Bloomsburg's (2-7, 1-5) two-point conversion pass attempt in the third overtime to preserve West Chester's (4-5, 2-4) 46-44 win at John A. Farrell Stadium.
It appeared that West Chester had control of the game entering the fourth quarter with a 28-14 lead, but Bloomsburg outscored the Golden Rams 17-3 in the period including driving 58 yards in the final 66 seconds to kick the game-tying field goal. The Huskies initial 47-yard attempt fell far short, but WCU was flagged for roughing the kicker which afforded Bloomsburg a second opportunity from 15 yards closer which they converted.
In the first overtime, Bloomsburg scored a touchdown on their first play, running 25 yards up the middle for the score. West Chester only used three plays, capped by a Cooper Jordan two-yard run to continue the contest. West Chester was on offense to start the second OT, and on third-and-11, Jordan escaped multiple tackles and scrambled what seemed like forever before connecting with Troy Corson for a 13-yard score. After Bloomsburg scored an equalizing touchdown to knot the score at 44, subsequent overtimes become alternating two-point conversion attempts. Jordan connected with Matthew Iuvara (3 catches, 71 yards, 1 TD) before Bradley (2 tackles) performed his heroics to end the game.
Jordan (16 of 22, 278 yards, 3 TD's, 13 carries, 53 yards, 1 TD) showed no signs of rust after missing the previous three games due to an injury as he accounted for four West Chester touchdowns. His favorite target was Dylan McKenzie (6 catches, 133 yards) who made several difficult catches in traffic. On the ground, Future Robertson (13 carries, 79 yards, 1 TD) had a nice game and freshman Mikhail Johnson (3 carries, 35 yards, 1 TD) didn't disappoint in limited action.
The West Chester defense had an up-and-down day. They held the Huskies to just 14 points through three quarters, but got worn down in the final period of regulation. For the game Bloomsburg was 9 of 13 on third down, racked up 31 first downs and was perfect in the red zone (4 TD's, 1 FG). The Huskies often sent a man in motion and the Golden Ram defense seemed slow to respond to it. Safety Jimmy Wright was all over the field amassing a game-high 12 tackles. Late in the first half, Connor Noble (9 tackles, 1 QBH) tipped a pass that was intercepted by Kaleb Brown (4 tackles, 1 int) which gave West Chester an extra possession, but it didn't result in points when Rylan Zuk's 47-yard field goal attempt slipped wide right.
Personnel observations:
It appeared that West Chester had control of the game entering the fourth quarter with a 28-14 lead, but Bloomsburg outscored the Golden Rams 17-3 in the period including driving 58 yards in the final 66 seconds to kick the game-tying field goal. The Huskies initial 47-yard attempt fell far short, but WCU was flagged for roughing the kicker which afforded Bloomsburg a second opportunity from 15 yards closer which they converted.
In the first overtime, Bloomsburg scored a touchdown on their first play, running 25 yards up the middle for the score. West Chester only used three plays, capped by a Cooper Jordan two-yard run to continue the contest. West Chester was on offense to start the second OT, and on third-and-11, Jordan escaped multiple tackles and scrambled what seemed like forever before connecting with Troy Corson for a 13-yard score. After Bloomsburg scored an equalizing touchdown to knot the score at 44, subsequent overtimes become alternating two-point conversion attempts. Jordan connected with Matthew Iuvara (3 catches, 71 yards, 1 TD) before Bradley (2 tackles) performed his heroics to end the game.
Robby Longo makes a tough catch in traffic (Photo Chuck Greco)Jordan (16 of 22, 278 yards, 3 TD's, 13 carries, 53 yards, 1 TD) showed no signs of rust after missing the previous three games due to an injury as he accounted for four West Chester touchdowns. His favorite target was Dylan McKenzie (6 catches, 133 yards) who made several difficult catches in traffic. On the ground, Future Robertson (13 carries, 79 yards, 1 TD) had a nice game and freshman Mikhail Johnson (3 carries, 35 yards, 1 TD) didn't disappoint in limited action.
Matt Iuvara wins the battle for this catch (Photo Chuck Greco)The West Chester defense had an up-and-down day. They held the Huskies to just 14 points through three quarters, but got worn down in the final period of regulation. For the game Bloomsburg was 9 of 13 on third down, racked up 31 first downs and was perfect in the red zone (4 TD's, 1 FG). The Huskies often sent a man in motion and the Golden Ram defense seemed slow to respond to it. Safety Jimmy Wright was all over the field amassing a game-high 12 tackles. Late in the first half, Connor Noble (9 tackles, 1 QBH) tipped a pass that was intercepted by Kaleb Brown (4 tackles, 1 int) which gave West Chester an extra possession, but it didn't result in points when Rylan Zuk's 47-yard field goal attempt slipped wide right.
Ryan Shannon flushes the Bloomsburg QB from the pocket (Photo Chuck Greco)Personnel observations:
Kaleb Brown nabs his third interception of the season (Photo Chuck Greco)- Safety Jamir Reyes did not play the first half. As a result, Kaleb Brown moved from corner to safety, the position he played all of last season, and Bradley started at the one corner. Reyes started the second half, which sent Bradley to the bench, but after Reyes incurred an injury in the third quarter, the secondary ended the way it started the game.
- Geoffrey Gretta started at left tackle for the second consecutive game. While Jake Phipps and Cole Kozlowski started at right guard and right tackle respectively, the pair of Owen Chaffinch and Nick Micewski also saw time on the right side of the line.
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