Player News - Grant Hoover Joins the Golden Rams

Grant Hoover (Hempfield) has decided to play football for West Chester University. Although only 5-9, 170lb, he excelled on offense, defense and special teams as the Black Knights advanced to the second round of the District 3 Class 6A playoffs. Hoover, who also wrestles for Hempfield, selected West Chester over PSAC East opponent Millersville.

- 2022 First Team Lancaster-Lebanon League - Section 1 (running back)
- 2022 Second Team Lancaster-Lebanon League - Section 1 (kick returner)
- 2022 Second Team Lancaster-Lebanon League - Section 1 (linebacker)

Happy to say I’m %1000 committed to the university of west Chester! I want to thank @MrEagerHHS and @ddstokes124 and all of hempfield football to getting me to this point @HempStudSec21 @CoachJCurry @WCUGoldenRamsFB pic.twitter.com/UZ91otaGN6

— GrantHoover (@granthoover_3) January 17, 2023

The Sentinel - Carlisle competes until curtain drops in District 3 6A quarterfinal loss to Hempfield

EasternPAFootball.com - Hempfield Refuses To Flinch As Black Knights Earn Walk-Off Win, Stun York High In Final Seconds For Key Nonconference Victory

Lancaster Online - In this L-L League football season, Hempfield has a statement to make

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Player News - Dylan Croner Picks the Golden Rams

Dylan Croner (Lewisburg) has committed to the Golden Rams. The 6-4, 290lb offensive lineman and team captain was a four-year starter for the Green Dragons, who qualified for the District 4 Class AAA playoffs this past season.



- 2020 Second Team PA Heartland Athletic Conference Division II

Lewisburg ➡️ West Chester💜💛 #Committed @WCUGoldenRamsFB @CoachJCurry @OsagieOsunde @coachzwaan pic.twitter.com/WbJwRKdxbL

— Dylan Croner (@dylancroner77) January 24, 2023

Williamsport Sun-Gazette - Lewisburg Green Dragons

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Player News - Draven Klick Announces Commitment

Draven Klick (Daniel Boone) has issued his commitment to continue his academic and football careers at West Chester University. The Blazers qualified for the District 3 Class 5A playoffs in 2021, which was their last year in the Berks conference prior to moving to the Lancaster-Lebanon League this past season. The 6-5, 220lb tight end and defensive end selected the Golden Rams over PSAC East rival Lock Haven.

- 2022 First Team Lancaster-Lebanon All-Academic
- 2021 Second Team All-Berks Section 1 (offense)

Super excited to announce I am 100% COMMITTED to further my academic and athletic career at West Chester University @WCUGoldenRamsFB @OsagieOsunde @CoachJCurry @coachzwaan pic.twitter.com/k9HcS6XgX2

— Draven Klick (@DravenKlick) January 21, 2023

Lancaster Online - Daniel Boone rallies for win over Muhlenberg

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Player News - Luke Cody Tweets West Chester

Luke Cody (North Penn) has tweeted his commitment to play football for West Chester University. At 6-3, 205lb, the team captain played both tight end and edge rusher for the Knights, who advanced to the second round of the Distict I Class 6A playoffs. The Bucks County Courier Times tabbed him as one of five linebackers to watch from the eastern Montgomery/Bucks county area.

- 2021 Second Team All-Suburban One American (defense)

I am extremely proud to announce I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at West Chester University. I’d like to thank my family, my friends, and my coaches for all helping me along the way. Go Rams!!! @WCUGoldenRamsFB pic.twitter.com/HhW8WgYQ0u

— Luke Cody (@LukeCody141) January 23, 2023

PA Prep Live - Zeltt throws 5 TD passes, North Penn rolls past Pennridge to end 2-game skid

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Player News - Mari Wright to Play in Dream Bowl Game

West Chester receiver Mari Wright has been selected to play in the 2023 Dream Bowl to be held at Lobo Stadium in Little Elm, TX on January 22 at noon. He will suit up for the Crusaders.

Wright played in all 22 games in his two seasons as a Golden Ram. He totaled 28 catches for 345 yards and four tochdowns. His most productive game at West Chester came this past season in a 24-21 win at East Stroudsburg. In that contest, Wright nabbed seven catches for 63 yards. Prior to coming to West Chester, Wright spent two seasons at PSAC East rival Shippensburg where he made 21 catches for 193 yards and a touchdown in 2018.

The Dream Bowl is a College Football All-Star Showcase of the best FCS, D-II and D-III players from across the country. The game and the series of events held over Martin Luther King Weekend are a celebration of the excellence, commitment, and sacrifice made by the players and their families.

It’s almost that time!! Excited for the opportunity… Let’s Work‼️ @TheDreamBowl #DreamBig #DreamBowl pic.twitter.com/bmfSuxMzu9

— Mari VII⭐️7️⃣ (@MariW_7) January 18, 2023

Mari Wright hauls in a TD against Shepherd (Photo Joan Gillen)

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Player News - Jack Ruskowski Selects West Chester

Jack Ruskowski (Archbishop Ryan) has tweeted his commitment to play football for West Chester University. At 6-5, 261lb, the team captain anchored the offensive line for the Raiders. Ruskowski chose West Chester over PSAC foes Seton Hill, Mercyhurst, Clarion, Kutztown, and Lock Haven.

- 2020 Honorable Mention All-Catholic
- 2020 Honorable Mention Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Blue Division

Excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at West Chester University. #gorams🐏 @WCUGoldenRamsFB @CoachJCurry @coachzwaan pic.twitter.com/Wog5eTud3t

— jackruskowski (@JackRuskowski) January 15, 2023

Northeast Times - Ruskowski proudly repping Ryan, family at West Chester

Northeast Times - Football teams hope for strong encore

EasternPAFootball.com - Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 48: Jack Ruskowski

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Player News - Griffin Huffman Joins the Golden Rams

Griffin Huffman (Cumberland Valley) will be playing football at West Chester University. The 6'0, 195lb receiver hauled in 23 receptions for 389 yards and five touchdowns for the Eagles who advanced to the PIAA District 3 Class 6A playoffs. The team captain also particiaptes on the Cumberland Valley track and field team in the 100 meter dash, discus and shot put. The standout student selected West Chester over PSAC West schools Edinboro, Seton Hill, California, Clarion.

- 2022 First Team All-Sentinel
- 2022 First Team Mid-Penn Conference Commonwealth Division
- 2021 Honorable Mention All-Sentinel
- 2021 Second Team Mid-Penn Conference Commonwealth Division

Excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at West Chester University! 💜🐏💛#Ramsup @CoachJCurry @MikeFurlong18 @WCUGoldenRamsFB pic.twitter.com/ft3gCc2qPf

— Griffin Huffman (@GriffinHuffman) January 15, 2023

pennlive - Cumberland Valley’s Griffin Huffman makes his college pick

PA Prep Live - Cumberland Valley deals Spring-Ford its first loss

abc27 - Cumberland Valley wants state title at home, FNF 2022 Preview

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Player News - Ian Hornberger Coming to WCU

Ian Hornberger (Loyalsock) has tweeted his commitment to play football for West Chester University. At 6-5, 305lb, the massive two-way lineman helped the Lancers to an 11-2 record, falling in the Distict IV Class 3A championship. A three-year starter for Loyalsock, Hornberger was a team captain for both the football team and the track and field team and is an all-state tuba player.

- 2022 PA Football Writers Class 3A All-State
- 2022 First Team Class 3A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2022 First Team Sun-Gazette Football All-Star Team
- 2022 First Team PA Heartland Athletic Conference Division II
- 2021 Honorable Mention PA Heartland Athletic Conference Division III

Thank you everyone!!
@lancercoachv @OsagieOsunde @CoachJCurry @coachzwaan @ltsd_athletics @WCUGoldenRamsFB @PaFootballNews pic.twitter.com/7D3EFXktOl

— Ian Hornberger (@HornbergerIan) January 4, 2023

Williamsport Sun-Gazette - Loyalsock’s Ian Hornberger makes huge impact for both football team, band

Williamsport Sun-Gazette - Loyalsock wins Bridge Game against Montoursville, snapping a six-game losing skid to the Warriors

The Daily Item - Hill, Lancers run over Tigers

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Player News - Final Accolade for Jackson Taylor

Junior linebacker Jackson Taylor has been named to 2022 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America Team. This is the second consecutive year that he was named to the prestigious list.

Taylor was named first team All-PSAC East, PSAC East Defensive Player of the Year, All-Super Region 1 by the Division 2 Conference Commissioner's Association, and All-American by both the AFCA and the Associated Press. This will be the last external award that Taylor will receive as a Golden Ram as he recently committed to the Univerity of Delaware for his final season of eligibility.

Go Time!🚀🔵🟡 @Delaware_FB pic.twitter.com/SoBMAc4nKV

— Jackson Taylor #50 (@JETMASTER44) January 13, 2023

D2Football.com - 2022 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America Team Announced

West Chester Athletic Site - Taylor Adds Don Hansen FB Gazette Honor Mention All-America to List of Postseason Accolades

Player News - Another Accolade for Jackson Taylor

Junior linebacker Jackson Taylor has been named to D2Football.com Elite 100 for 2022. This is the second consecutive year that he was named to the prestigious list.

Taylor was named first team All-PSAC East, PSAC East Defensive Player of the Year, All-Super Region 1 by the Division 2 Conference Commissioner's Association and a Cliff Harris Award finalist.

Jackson Taylor (Photo Gina Chapman)

D2Football.com - 2022 D2Football.com Elite 100

West Chester Athletic Site - Jackson Taylor Named to D2Football.com Elite 100 List