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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Player News - Jayden Trace Commits to WCU

Jayden Trace (Haddon Heights) has shared his intentions on playing football for the Golden Rams. The 6-1, 215lb football player was a team captain and honor student. Sure he had 111 yards and a touchdown rushing and a team-high 45 receptions for 528 yards and three scores. But he's received honors and is most likely going to be on defense as a linebacker. This past season for the Garnets, he amassed 104 tackles and 32 TFL's which was down from his junior season when he made 159 tackles and 17 TFL's. Oh, he's also an all-conference wrestler. He picked the Golden Rams over PSAC foes Shippensburg, Lock Haven and Gannon.

- 2023 First Team All-Group 2 (offense)
- 2023 First Team All-South Jersey Small School (defense)
- 2023 First Team West Jersey Constitution Division (defense)
- 2022 First Team West Jersey Constitution Division (defense)
- 2021 Second Team West Jersey Constitution Division (offense)



Player News - Tommy Pajic to be a Golden Ram

Tommy Pajic (Cherokee) has issued his commitment on social media to play football at West Chester University. The 6-1, 183lb kicker converted 7 of 8 field goals and 36 of 40 PAT's. In addition to kicking, Pajic was the Chiefs' leading receiver with 18 catches for 214 yards and 3 TD's. And as a defensive back, he registered 25 tackles and nabbed two interceptions. Cherokee captured the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 5 sectional championship this past season.

- 2023 First Team All-Group 5
- 2023 All-Burlington County
- 2023 John Aveni and Dominic Antonini Special Teams Player of the Year
- 2023 First Team All-South Jersey Large School
- 2023 First Team West Jersey American Division



Player News - Shai Gilmore Issues Commitment to WCU

Shai Gilmore (Cherry Hill East) has issued his intention to his academic and football careers at West Chester University. The 5-10, 155lb punter and honor student averaged 39 yards per punt and dropped three of his 19 punts inside the opponents' 10-yard line.



- 2023 First Team All-Group 5
- 2023 First Team West Jersey Classic Division



Player News - Brenn Scott Announces Commitment

Brenn Scott (Cape Henlopen) has announced his commitment to join the Golden Rams on social media. This past season, the 6-2, 230lb linebacker totaled 139 tackles including 16 TFL. The two-year captain and honor student was also an effective tight end for the Vikings which advanced to the DIAA Class 3A championship game. In case you see any baseball coaches lurking about, take note that Scott was also an all-state catcher for the state champion Cape Henlopen baseball team.

- 2023 First Team Class 3A All-State (defense)
- 2023 Second Team Class 3A All-State (offense)
- 2023 Class 3A District II Defensive Player of the Year
- 2023 First Team Class 3A All-District II (defense)
- 2023 First Team Class 3A All-District II (offense)
- 2022 Second Team Class 3A All-District II (offense)


Saturday, February 3, 2024

Player News - Jelonie Rieara Commits to the Golden Rams

Jelonie Rieara (Stroudsburg) has indicated that he will continue his football career at West Chester University. He provides versatility as he played both cornerback and safety for the Mountaineers. The 6-1, 185lb defensive back picked West Chester over Shippensburg, Seton Hill and Alvernia.

- 2023 Second Team All-EPC North
- 2022 Second Team All-EPC North


Player News - Miles Goodwin Joins the Golden Rams

Miles Goodwin (Springfield Township) has announced his intention to play football for the Golden Rams. The 6-3, 200lb two-way player poses an interesting dilemma for the West Chester coaching staff as he excelled as both a linebacker and a wide receiver for the Spartans. Goodwin chose West Chester over PSAC East rival Shippensburg.

- 2023 Second Team PAFootballNews Coaches Select Class 4A All-State (defense)
- 2023 Honorable Mention Class 4A All-EasternPAFootball.com (defense)
- 2023 First Team The Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media All-Area (defense)
- 2023 Honorable Mention The Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media All-Area (offense)
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One American (offense)
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One American (defense)
- 2022 Honoable Mention All-Suburban One American (offense)



Player News - Tucker Valoczki Headed to West Chester

Tucker Valoczki (Hershey) has stated his plan to continue his academic and football careers at West Chester University. The 6-4, 270lb team captain and honor student has primarily played on the offensive line for the Trojans.



- 2023 First Team Mid-Penn Conference Keystone Division
- 2022 Second Team Mid-Penn Conference Keystone Division



Player News - Tim Gipli to Continue at West Chester

Tim Gipli (Conwell-Egan) has stated his plan to continue his football career at West Chester University. The 5-11, 175lb defensive back nabbed four interceptions this past season for the Eagles, returning two of them for touchdowns. Besides the pick-sixes, he had two other interceptions and totaled nine passes defended. On offense, he pulled in four catches for 132 yards and a score and had a carry for a 14-yard touchdown. He also averaged 23 yards on five kickoff returns. Gipli chose the Golden Rams over PSAC West foe California.

- 2023 Second Team Coaches' All-Catholic Blue Division
- 2023 First Team Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Blue Division



Player News - Ryan Shannon Staying in Chester County

Ryan Shannon (Downingtown East) has stated on social media that he plans on attending West Chester University. The Cougars advanced to the District 1 Class 6A semi-finals in each of the past two seasons. The 6-1, 210lb linebacker selected West Chester over PSAC rivals Kutztown, Bloomsburg, Millersville, Shippensburg and Gannon.


- 2023 First Team PAFootballNews Coaches Select Class 6A All-State
- 2023 Second Team Class 6A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2023 First Team Daily Local News All-Area
- 2023 First Team All-Ches-Mont National
- 2022 Honorable Mention All-Ches-Mont National



Player News - Sam Smalls Coming to West Chester

Sam Smalls (Bishop McDevitt) will continue his academic and football careers at West Chester. The 5-9 180lb defensive back and wide receiver was a member of the Crusaders team that advanced to the Class 4A semi-finals this past season after capturing the Class 4A state championship in 2022.