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Monday, March 3, 2025

Team News - Golden Rams 2025 Spring Schedule

Spring practice for the Golden Rams starts in four weeks. The team is scheduled to practice four days a week from March 31 through April 21. Monday and Wednesday sessions will be at 4:00pm while Friday practices will start at 6:30am. Saturday sessions will be at 10:00am on April 5, April 12 and April 19. The Purple-Gold Spring Game is scheduled for Friday April 23 at 7:00 pm in John A. Farrell Stadium.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Team News - 2025 Recruiting Class

Name
Pos
Ht
Wt
School
DB
6-0
170
 Woodbridge
OL
6-3
270
 Garnet Valley
RB
6-1
225
 Temple/Whitehall
OL
6-5
260
 Penn Charter
Edge
6-1
225
 Toms River North
DE
6-4
225
 Atlantic City
LB
6-1
215
 Manheim Township
OL
6-2
275
 Roman Catholic
OL
6-4
304
 Gannon/Laurel, DE
WR
6-3
175
 Rancocas Valley
DT
6-1
285
 Towson/Calvert Hall, MD
WR
6-3
190
 Springfield
WR
6-2
210
 Stetson/Conrad Weiser
DL
6-4
250
 Shawnee
TE
6-5
230
 Middletown North
OL
6-6
285
 Pace/Cranford
QB
6-4
215
 Cedar Creek
WR
6-3
185
 Monmouth/Haddon Heights
RB
5-9
175
 Bonner-Prendergast
WR
6-0
165
 Conestoga Valley
OL
6-3
305
 Lock Haven/East Stroudsburg South
DB
6-1
200
 Wayne St/Hudson Valley/Lackawanna/Central Dauphin
DB
6-1
180
 Wayne St/Hudson Valley/Lackawanna/Central Dauphin
DE
6-2
225
 Lackawanna/Imhotep
OL
6-3
287
 Rutgers/LaSalle
TE
6-3
215
 Monroe/Albany/Imhotep
OL
6-3
265
 Central Bucks South
LB
6-0
215
 Point Pleasant Borough
OL
6-3
290
 Downingtown West
DL
6-3
255
 Oakcrest
QB
5-11
181
 Rutgers/Upper Dublin
CB
6-0
185
 Absegami
RB
5-7
195
 Pace/Penns Grove, NJ
DB
5-11
180
 Atlantic City
DB
6-0
190
 Millersville/Bishop Shanahan
WR
5-10
180
 Roman Catholic
WR
6-1
190
 Monmouth/Central Bucks East
OL
6-3
270
 Cherry Hill East
WR
6-1
175
 Burlington Township
WR
5-10
180
 Virginia Military Institute/Springside Chestnut Hill
CB
6-2
175
 Perkiomen Valley
LB
6-0
200
 Central Bucks South
OL
6-5
285
 Glassboro
RB
6-2
185
 Exeter


West Chester Athletic Site - West Chester Football Announces 2025 Signing Class
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Player News - Mikhail Johnson Becomes a Golden Ram

Mikhail Johnson (Bonner-Prendergast) is joining the West Chester football family. The 5-9, 175lb running back/defensive back was a standout on both sides of the ball. In his junior year, he rushed for 682 yards and 7 touchdowns on offense and made 71 tackles, 9 pass breakups and 3 interceptions on defense. In his senior season, Johnson made 54 tackes and 10 pass breakups on defense and rushed for 1,322 yards and 29 touchdowns, including four scores to help the Friars capture the PIAA Class 4A championship.

- 2024 PA Football Writers Class 4A All-State (offense)
- 2024 First Team PAFootball News Class 4A All-State (defense)
- 2024 First Team Class 4A All-EasternPAFootball.com (offense)
- 2024 First Team All-DelCo (offense)
- 2024 First Team Coaches' All-Catholic Red Division (offense)
- 2024 First Team Coaches' All-Catholic Red Division (defense)
- 2024 First Team Ed "Huck" Palmer Overall All-Catholic (offense)
- 2024 First Team Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Red Division (offense)
- 2023 Honorbale Mention All-DelCo (defense)
- 2023 First Team Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Blue Division (offense)


Delaware County Daily Times - Performances by Johnsons only part of Bonner-Prendie’s ‘greatest team ever’ story
Philadelphia Sports Now - Four Mick Johnson Touchdowns Give Bonner Prendergast First PIAA Title
PA Football News - Mick Johnson and Saalem Frink Run Wild as Bonner-Prendie Punches First-Ever Ticket to PIAA Championship Game
Delco.Today - Thankfully for the Friars, Mick Johnson’s a Stone-Cold Player
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Player News - Jayden Johnson Coming to West Chester

Jayden Johnson (Conestoga Valley) is becoming a Golden Ram. The 6-0, 165lb speedy playmaker needs the ball in his hands. As a junior, he rushed for 1,038 yards and 16 touchdowns, while making 21 catches for 451 yards and eight scores. As a senior, despite missing four games due to an injury, he had 320 yards and five touchdowns rushing and 500 yards and five touchdowns receiving, as the Buckskins advanced to the District 3 Class 5A semi-finals. Johnson, also a champion sprinter, returned three kickoffs 80+ yards for touchdowns over his final two seasons. He selected West Chester over Monmouth and PSAC East rival Shippensburg.

- 2024 Honorable Mention Class 5A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2024 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 2 Receiver of the Year
- 2024 First Team Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 2
- 2023 Honorable Mention Class 5A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Big 37 Team
- 2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 2 Offensive Back of the Year
- 2023 First Team Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 2


WGAL - Conestoga Valley advances in District 3-5A playoffs after dominant win over Dover
Lancaster Online - After nearly quitting track and field, Conestoga Valley's Jayden Johnson makes a run at L-L League history
Lancaster County Sports Hall of Fame - Lancaster-Lebanon League Track & Field Champions 2024

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Player News - Ali Barkley to Continue at West Chester

Ali Barkley (Temple/Whitehall) has signed with the Golden Rams. After rushing for 1,000+ yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior for the Zephyrs, the 6-1, 225lb running back spent a year at Cheshire Academy. He then walked on at Temple where he spent two years but did not play. He then transferred to Akron, but did not appear on their roster.

- 2019 Honorable Mention The Morning Call All-Area

MSN - Saquon Barkley's Brother Suffers Career Damaging Blow With His New College Football Home
Lancaster Online - Saquon Barkley’s younger brother, Ali, finds new college football home
Pro Football Network - Get To Know Saquon Barkley’s Siblings, From Ex-Temple RB Ali Barkley to Media Personality Shaquona Barkley
Lehigh Valley Press - Whitehall’s Ali Barkley to attend Cheshire Academy
EasternPAFootball.com - Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 9: Ali Barkley

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Monday, February 10, 2025

Player News - Kristen McAdams Transferring to West Chester

Kristen McAdams (Monroe/Albany/Imhotep) is transferring to West Chester University. The 6-3, 215lb tight end spent 2021 and 2022 at Albany where he was credited with nine catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns in seven games there. After spending 2023 at Monroe where he made 13 catches for 193 yards and two scores, he was introduced as part of last year's signing class at PSAC East rival Lock Haven although he didn't appear on the Bald Eagles' roster. Listed in PennLive's Fab 50 prospects in 2019, he played in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association East-West All-Star Class 4A-6A Game after graduating in 2021.

- 2021 Second Team Prep RedZone Philadelphia Public League

UAlbany Athletics - UAlbany football announces early signing class
Dallas Post - Dallas faces toughest test of the season vs. Imhotep Charter
Elite Sports Network - Imhotep Charter 2019 Football Preview

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Player News - Rayshawn Scott Remains in Purple and Gold

Rayshawn Scott (Roman Catholic) has signed to play football for West Chester University. The 5-10, 180lb receiver had a breakout season for the Cahillites as he set school, Catholic league and city records for receiving yards in a season in his senior season. He made 74 catches for 1,399 yards and 15 touchdowns. In the class 4A championship game, he hauled in 6 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown, and even threw a 52-yard touchdown pass.

- 2024 PA Football Writers Class 5A All-State
- 2024 First Team PAFootball News Class 5A All-State (defense)
- 2024 First Team Class 5A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2024 First Team Ed "Huck" Palmer Overall All-Catholic
- 2024 First Team Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Red Division


Philadelphia Sports Digest - Perspective Helps Roman Catholic Deal With Defeat
Archdiocese of Philadelphia - Roman Edged In Overtime Of 2024 PIAA 5A Football Championship Finals
PA Football News - Roman Catholic vs West Chester Rustin
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Player News - Khalif Kemp Transferring to West Chester

Khalif Kemp (Lackawanna/Imhotep) is joining the Golden Rams. The 6-5 225lb edge rusher, who had offers from Kansas, Indiana, Tennessee and Akron among others, originally committed to Temple even before his senior year when his Imhotep Panthers advanced to the Class 5A championship game in 2021. He subsequently spent the past few years at Lackawanna where he was a member of the Dean's List.


PA Football News - Imhotep defensive end Khalif Kemp staying home, committed to Temple
The Inquirer - Imhotep Charter’s Khalif Kemp remains committed to Temple and the Stan Drayton coaching staff
PA Prep Live - Lights Turn on for Upper Dublin in Win Over Norristown

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Player News - Shamilyn Joppy to Continue at West Chester

Shamilyn Joppy (Wayne St/Hudson Valley/Lackawanna/Central Dauphin) has signed with the Golden Rams. After being a two-way standout for the Central Dauphin Rams, Joppy redshirted in 2021 and played sparingly at defensive back in 2022 at Lackawanna. In 2023 he had a solid season at Hudson Valley, making 32 total tackles, snatching five interceptions and making nine pass breakups. The 6-1, 180lb defensive back spent last season at Division II Wayne State where he was credited with eight tackles and a pass breakup in eight games. Joppy also had an offer to play at Mercyhurst.

- 2023 Second Team NJCAA DIII All-American

Hudson Valley Community College - Four Vikings Garner Football All-American Honors
PennLive - Central Dauphin’s Shamilyn Joppy, ShamarrJoppy make college decisions

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Sunday, February 9, 2025

Player News - Lou Cerone Coming to West Chester

Lou Cerone (Roman Catholic) will remain in purple and gold. The 6-2, 275lb guard anchored an offensive line for the Cahillites that advanced to the PIAA Class 5A championship game.



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Player News - Ivan Thorpe Jr. Transferring to West Chester

Ivan Thorpe Jr. (Virginia Military Institute/Springside Chestnut Hill) has signed with the Golden Rams. In two full seasons with the Keydets, the 5-10, 180lb receiver made 59 catches for 443 yards including a touchdown at East Tennessee State. He was also a significant kick returner for VMI. Prior to VMI, he made 40 catches for 559 yards in his final season with the Blue Devils.

- 2023 Fourth Team Phil Steele FCS All-Freshman
- 2023 Fourth Team Phil Steele All-SoCon
- 2023 All-Freshman SoCon
- 2021 First Team All-Inter-Ac League
- 2019 Second Team All-Inter-Ac League

VMI Keydets - Eight Keydets earn Football All-SoCon honors
EasternPAFootball.com - Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 14: Ivan Thorpe
PA Football News - 2021 PFN Player Profile: Ivan Thorpe Jr. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy

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Player News - Shamarr Joppy to Continue at West Chester

Shamarr Joppy (Wayne St/Hudson Valley/Lackawanna/Central Dauphin) has signed with the Golden Rams. After being a two-way standout for the Central Dauphin Rams, Joppy redshirted in 2021 and played sparingly at running back in 2022 at Lackawanna. In 2023 he had a breakout season as a linebacker at Hudson Valley, making 82 tackles, including 5.5 tackles for loss, and snatching five interceptions. As a result, he was named the team's Defensive Player of the Year. Joppy spent last season at Division II Wayne State but did not see game action. He also had an offer to play at Mercyhurst.

- 2023 First Team NJCAA DIII All-American

Hudson Valley Community College - Four Vikings Garner Football All-American Honors
Hudson Valley Community College - O'Hare, Joppy Garner National & Regional Recognition
PennLive - Central Dauphin’s Shamilyn Joppy, ShamarrJoppy make college decisions

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Player News - Yeator Tappia to WCU

Yeator Tappia (Burlington Township) will continue his football career at West Chester University. The 6-1, 175lb wide receiver nabbed 40 catches for 580 yards and ten touchdowns this past season for the Falcons, which captured the West Jersey Football League Independence Division and finished 8-2. He also runs sprints and relays for the Burlington Township track team. Tappia chose West Chester over PSAC East rival Shippensburg.

- 2024 NJFCA Super 100 All-State
- 2024 Second Team All-Group 3
- 2024 All-Burlington County
- 2024 First Team West Jersey Football League Independence Division


DThe Trentonian - Hopewell Valley football grinds out win at Burlington Township to stay undefeated

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Saturday, February 8, 2025

Player News - Steve Blaker Joining the Golden Rams

Steve Blaker (Penn Charter) has signed his intent to continue his academic and football careers at West Chester University. The 6-5 260lb offensive lineman made visits in the spring to both Villanova and Bryant. Identified by PA Preps as one of the top returning offensive players, he still received the Inter-Ac Conference Special Recognition Award despite having his season cut short due to an injury.

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Player News - Pedro "Slide" Reyes Jr to WCU

Pedro "Slide" Reyes Jr (Absegami) expects to play football for the Golden Rams. The 6-0 185lb athlete previously had mulitple offers from ACC schools and is expected to be at defensive back for West Chester. Providing significant contributions on both sides of the ball throughout his high school career, Reyes was named the Braves' X-Factor.

- 2024 First Team All-Atlantic County
- 2024 Second Team Press of Atlantic City All-Area
- 2024 First Team West Jersey Football League Liberty Division
- 2023 First Team All-Atlantic County
- 2023 Second Team Press of Atlantic City All-Area
- 2023 First Team West Jersey Football League United Division


Press of Atlantic City - What did Lamont Robinson find when he visited Absegami?

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Player News - Matthew Iuvara Transferring to West Chester

Matthew Iuvara (Monmouth/Haddon Heights) has signed with the Golden Rams. The 6-3 185lb wide receiver only saw action in two games over the past two seasons at Monmouth where he was also ran for the track and field team and was a consistent member of the academic honor roll. In high school, besides being a champion hurdler, Iuvara made 66 catches for 1,152 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior. He was the Garnets 2022 Mini Max recipient which is based on football performance, academics and community service.

- 2022 Second Team Courier Post All-South Jersey
- 2022 First Team West Jersey Football League Constitution Division
- 2021 First Team West Jersey Football League Constitution Division


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Player News - Bryan Anderson Becomes a Golden Ram

Bryan Anderson (Woodbridge) has signed his intent to play football at West Chester University. The 6-0, 170lb athlete did everything for the Barrons as they advanced to the North Jersey 2 Group 4 semifinals. On offense, he had 50 catches for 857 yards and 11 touchdowns while also rushing for 203 yards and a score. Defensively, he made 73 tackles, had five interceptions including two pick-sixes. And he returned punts and kickoffs to the tune of 281 yards. As a result, he was named Big Central Conference Defensive Player of the Year and Middlesex County Player of the Year. Anderson selected the Golden Rams over West Virginia State and Union College.

- 2024 NJFCA Super 100 All-State
- 2024 Second Team USA Today Network All-State
- 2024 First Team All-Middlesex County
- 2024 First Team All-Big Central Conference
- 2023 First Team All-Middlesex County
- 2023 Second Team All-Big Central Conference
TAPinto.net - Football Players Bryan and Derek Anderson of Woodbridge H.S. Sign College Letters of Intent
MyCentralJersey.com - 'Honor and privilege': Twins Bryan and Derek continue Anderson's Woodbridge sports dynasty
Central Jersey Sports Radio - Anderson twins strike again as Woodbridge dominates Watchung Hills in North 2, Group 4 quarterfinals, 35-15

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Friday, February 7, 2025

Player News - Aanjay Feliciano Transferring to West Chester

Aanjay Feliciano (Stetson/Conrad Weiser) is transferring to West Chester University. In his two playing seasons at Stetson, the 6-1, 211lb wide receiver made 49 catches for 595 yards and 7 touchdowns in 18 games. In high school, Feliciano was a two-time Berks Football League Section 2 Receiver of the Year and made 71 catches for 1,248 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior.

- 2021 First Team PA Football Writers Class 4A All-State
- 2021 First Team PAFootball News Class 4A All-State
- 2021 First Team Class 4A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2021 First Team Berks Football League All-Section 2
- 2020 First Team Berks Football League All-Section 2


Reading Eagle - Conrad Weiser grad Aanjay Feliciano recipient of $7,500 scholarship
Reading Eagle - Aanjay Feliciano has been a big catch for the unbeaten Conrad Weiser football team
PA Football News - 2021 PFN Player Profile: Aanjay Feliciano

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