The 2026 Killinger Foundation Football Banquet will be held on Friday, September 11 at the Desmond Hotel Malvern. The 2026 Hall of Fame inductees are:
- Steven Grundy '79
- Pat Ellis '88
- William Lowe '99
- Kevin O'Neill '07
- Michael Labor '14
Linebacker Steve Grundy was the lone captain in Coach Otto Kneidinger's first year at West Chester. He tallied 129 total tackles in 1979 which ranks sixth on the Golden Rams' list and his 96 solo tackles that year hasn't been topped at West Chester almost 50 years later. Grundy also nabbed a team-high four interceptions that season.
Pat Ellis was named first team All-PSAC East in 1988 as a defensive lineman after making 30 tackles for loss including 15 sacks. Both of those marks are season-best in Golden Rams' history. He finished his West Chester career with 20.5 sacks.
Bill Lowe was named second team All-PSAC East at wide receiver in both 1997 and 1999. He made 14 catches in a 57-35 win at East Stroudsburg in 1998 and finished that season with 60 receptions. In 1997, Lowe led the team in receptions with 38 for 489 yards and 6 TD's, and had 28 punt returns for 157 yards. He finished his Golden Ram career with 163 receptions and 59 punt returns for 291 yards.
Offensive lineman Kevin O'Neill was named first team All-PSAC East in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The Golden Rams qualified for the NCAA Division II playoffs in all three of those seasons. Besides being a three-year starter, O'Neill was a West Chester University, PSAC and Philadelphia Inquirer All-Academic athlete.
In his four years at West Chester University, linebacker Mike Labor started in 43 of the 45 games that he played. During that time, he tallied 309 total tackles including 37 tackles for loss and made five interceptions. In 2013 Labor was named second team All-PSAC East after making 105 total tackles including a team-high 13.0 tackles for loss. In six playoff games between 2013 and 2014, he made six starts, making 41 total tackles, including a WCU-high 7.5 tackles for loss.
For a detailed agenda or to purchase tickets, please go to the online ticket sale center.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Alumni News - David Blay Sign with Eagles
Former Golden Ram defensive tackle David Blay has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. Blay previously signed as a rookie free agent with the New England Patriots on May 8 but was subsequently released on August 7.
As a redshirt freshman for the Golden Rams in 2022, Blay played in all eleven games making eight starts. That season he made 38 total tackles including 13 tackles for loss and five sacks. He spent the next two seasons at Lousianna Tech and finished 2024 with a team-high 10.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks to earn first team All-Conference USA honors. This past season, Blay had 28 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss as a starting defensive tackle for the FBS runner-up Miami Hurricanes which finished 13-3.
Philadelphia Eagles - Eagles sign DT David Blay, RB Ja'Quinden Jackson, and OLB Tarron Jackson
As a redshirt freshman for the Golden Rams in 2022, Blay played in all eleven games making eight starts. That season he made 38 total tackles including 13 tackles for loss and five sacks. He spent the next two seasons at Lousianna Tech and finished 2024 with a team-high 10.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks to earn first team All-Conference USA honors. This past season, Blay had 28 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss as a starting defensive tackle for the FBS runner-up Miami Hurricanes which finished 13-3.
Philadelphia Eagles - Eagles sign DT David Blay, RB Ja'Quinden Jackson, and OLB Tarron Jackson
Friday, August 7, 2026
Team News - Golden Rams Picked To Finish Fourth in 2026
The West Chester University Golden Rams were picked to finish fourth in the eastern division by the conference coaches at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Football Virtual Media Day. Prior to last season, the Golden Rams were predicted to finish third and actually finished sixth. Lock Haven, which finished fourth in the east last season, was moved to the west this year to accomodate the addition of Lackawanna to the conference.
Predicted order with first place votes in parentheses:
Eastern Division
1. Kutztown (6)
2. East Stroudsburg
3. Shepherd (1)
4. West Chester
5. Bloomsburg
6. Shippensburg
7. Millersville
Predicted order with first place votes in parentheses:
Eastern Division
1. Kutztown (6)
2. East Stroudsburg
3. Shepherd (1)
4. West Chester
5. Bloomsburg
6. Shippensburg
7. Millersville
Check out what head coach Duke Greco had to say about the start of the 2026 season as the Golden Rams prepare to open fall camp next week in West Chester! pic.twitter.com/unnHAQCXD4
— West Chester Golden Rams (@WCUAthletics) August 6, 2026
West Chester Athletic Site - Golden Rams Selected Fourth in PSAC Eastern Division Preseason Coaches’ Poll
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Team News - 31 Golden Rams Named PSAC Scholar-Athletes
Thirty-one players that were on the Golden Ram football roster last season have been named PSAC Scholar-Athletes for the 2025-2026 academic year. In order to qualify for the honor, athletes must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or better. There were 4,135 athletes from all 17 PSAC institutions of which 322 represented West Chester University.
Representing the football team are:
% Student-athletes who were also recognized as a PSAC Scholar-Athlete for the 2024-2025 academic year
$ Student-athletes who were also recognized as a PSAC Scholar-Athlete for the 2023-2024 academic year
* Student-athletes who were also recognized as a PSAC Scholar-Athlete for the 2022-2023 academic year
^ Student-athletes who were also recognized as a PSAC Scholar-Athlete for the 2021-2022 academic year
Representing the football team are:
- freshman linebacker Josh Colonia
- junior receiver Troy Corson %
- freshman receiver Brody Deiter
- junior defensive tackle Anthony Delle Donne
- junior defensive lineman Jack Fry %$
- sophomore defensive back Andrew Garwo
- senior receiver Zack Gillen %$*
- freshman defensive tackle Lorenzo Gordon
- freshman tight end Joseph Grasso
- freshman tight end Ryan Johnston
- senior offensive lineman Donovan Jones
- senior quarterback Ethan Kohler %$*
- sophomore offensive lineman Cole Kozlowski
- junior tight end Thatcher Miller %$*^
- freshman fullback Sean Moskowitz %
- freshman linebacker Colin Obser
- freshman offensive lineman Drew O'Connor
- freshman defensive lineman Aidan Oldfield
- freshman kicker Tommy Pajic %
- sophomore quarterback Jack Pellicciotti
- freshman offensive lineman Tommy Pajic
- freshman defensive back Jamir Reyes %
- freshman defensive back Peaky Roseborough
- freshman linebacker Brenn Scott %
- junior punter Dylan Shank
- junior receiver Will Silverman
- freshman linebacker Jayden Trace %
- freshman offensive lineman Tucker Valoczki %
- senior long snapper Luke Vereb %$*^
- freshman defensive back Dan Vogelsong %
- freshman linebacker Jim Wade
% Student-athletes who were also recognized as a PSAC Scholar-Athlete for the 2024-2025 academic year
$ Student-athletes who were also recognized as a PSAC Scholar-Athlete for the 2023-2024 academic year
* Student-athletes who were also recognized as a PSAC Scholar-Athlete for the 2022-2023 academic year
^ Student-athletes who were also recognized as a PSAC Scholar-Athlete for the 2021-2022 academic year
West Chester Athletic Site - West Chester Lands 322 on PSAC Academic Honor Roll
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Event News - 2026 Phil Simms NJ All-Star Football Classic
A pair of future Golden Rams will be participating in the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South All-Star Football Classic to be held at 7:00pm on Saturday June 20 in Lions Stadium on the campus of The College of New Jersey.
Receiver Kyree Barksdale of Atlantic City and linebacker Julien Jones of Colonia will suit up for the South squad which will be coached by James Melody of Cedar Creek.
Current Golden Rams who have participated in this annual event include linebacker Jayden Trace, defensive back Peaky Roseborough, tight end Joe Grasso, linebacker Blaise Boland, offensive lineman Aiden Stewart, defensive tackle Aidan Oldfield, defensive back Bryan Anderson, and offensive lineman Charles Kyle Williams.
Receiver Kyree Barksdale of Atlantic City and linebacker Julien Jones of Colonia will suit up for the South squad which will be coached by James Melody of Cedar Creek.
Current Golden Rams who have participated in this annual event include linebacker Jayden Trace, defensive back Peaky Roseborough, tight end Joe Grasso, linebacker Blaise Boland, offensive lineman Aiden Stewart, defensive tackle Aidan Oldfield, defensive back Bryan Anderson, and offensive lineman Charles Kyle Williams.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Event News - 2026 Lehigh Valley All-Star Football Classic
A pair of future Golden Rams will be participating in the 2026 Lehigh Valley All-Star Football Classic to be held at 7:30 pm on June 11 in Nazareth's Andrew Leh Stadium.
Selected to play for the St. Luke's Children's Hospital squad, which will be coached by Joe Henrich of Catasauqua High School, will be offensive lineman Brody McHugh of Emmaus High School.
Selected to play for team Ronald McDonald House, which will be coached by Vinnie Andrews, will be quarterback Cole Ordway of Easton High School.
Several former Golden Rams have particiapted in this contest including wide receiver Zack Gillen, defensive end Zach Liggitt, offensive lineman Pat Ferry, and running back Eddie Elliott.
Several former Golden Rams have particiapted in this contest including wide receiver Zack Gillen, defensive end Zach Liggitt, offensive lineman Pat Ferry, and running back Eddie Elliott.
UPDATE - PA Football News - Team Ronald McDonald House Wins Storm Shortened 55th Annual Lehigh Valley All Star Football Classic 34-16
UPDATE - The Morning Call - McDonald’s LV All-Star Football Classic: Lots of lightning on the field before the storm arrived
UPDATE - Lehigh Valley Live - Lehigh Valley All-Star Football Classic: Easton’s Ordway, Northampton’s Kline storm into end zone
Friday, May 29, 2026
Event News - Future Golden Rams Participate in 48th Delaware County Hero Bowl
Two future Golden Rams recently participated in the 48th Delaware County Hero Bowl played at Cardinal O'Hara High School.
Offensive lineman Josiah Bynum-Smokes of Chester played for the East-Blue squad while outside linebacker Tanner Coll of Springfield was on the West-Red team. The game was not played to a conclusion.
Delaware County Daily Times - Paul Graham, Delco stars shine before suspension
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Event News - 2026 D2 Sports Network South Jersey Senior Bowl
A pair of future Golden Rams will be participating in the D2 Sports Network South Jersey Senior Bowl to be held at 5:00pm on Sunday May 31 in Coach Richard Wackar Stadium on the campus of Rowan University.
Running back Kyree Barksdale of Atlantic City and defensive lineman Jaleel Williams of Oakcrest will suit up for Team Destroy which will be coached by Golden Ram alumnus Tyler Drob of Cherry Hill East.
Running back Kyree Barksdale of Atlantic City and defensive lineman Jaleel Williams of Oakcrest will suit up for Team Destroy which will be coached by Golden Ram alumnus Tyler Drob of Cherry Hill East.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Team News - 2026 WCU Football Schedule
Here are some comment's on this season's schedule:
- West Chester has been playing football since 1920, and Lincoln shows results as far back as 1894, but this is the first time that the two schools located less than 25 miles apart will face each other on the gridiron.
- Also for the first time ever, West Chester will play the Lackawanna Falcons. Lackawanna fills the void in the conference after Mercyhurst transitioned to Division I two years ago. For geographic purposes, Lock Haven will move back to the PSAC West (where they were prior to 2013) and Lackawanna will compete in the East division. Lackawanna is transitioning from a junior college to a four-year institution. The game will count in the PSAC standings, however it will not be considered a Division II game as Lackawanna has not officially applied to transition to Division II.
- The Golden Rams will face two teams that qualified for the Division II playoffs last season: PSAC champion Kutztown which advanced to the national semifinals, and Indiana.
- West Chester is scheduled to make two long treks to the northwest corner of the state when they face Edinboro in week 3 and then Gannon on the last week of the season. The Golden Rams can avoid that trip to Erie in the middle of November by winning the PSAC East, in which case they will travel to the PSAC West winner for the PSAC championship game.
- West Chester will host three evening games against Indiana, Shepherd and Lackawanna.
- Including their own, the Golden Rams will participate in three homecoming games and three senior days.
Day
| Date
| Opponent
| Time
| Notes
|
Saturday
| September 5
| at
Lincoln
| 1:00 pm
| |
Saturday
| September 12
| vs
Indiana
| 6:00 pm
| |
Saturday
| September 19
| at
Edinboro
| 12:00 pm
| |
Saturday
| September 26
| vs
Millersville
| 2:00 pm
| West Chester's Homecoming |
Saturday
| October 3
| 1:00 pm
| ||
Saturday
| October 10
| vs Shepherd
| 6:00 pm
| |
Saturday
| October 17
| vs Lackawanna
| 6:00 pm
| |
Saturday
| October 24
| at Kutztown
| 12:00 pm
| Kutztown's Homecoming |
Saturday
| October 31
|
at Bloomsburg
| 2:00 pm
| Bloomsburg's Senior Day |
Saturday
| November 7
| vs Shippensburg
| 2:00 pm
| West Chester's Senior Day |
Saturday
| November 14
| at Gannon
| 12:00 pm
| Gannon's Senior Day |
West Chester Athletic Site - West Chester Releases 2026 Football Schedule
Monday, May 18, 2026
Event News - Future Golden Rams Participate in 2026 City All-Star Game
Three future Golden Rams recently participated in the Philadelphia City All-Star Football Game played at Northeast High School. Receiver Yeboa Cobbold Jr, tight end Danny Celins, and defensive back James Webb all played for Non-Public which captured a 21-13 win over Public.
PA Football News - Eyan Stead 2 tds leads Non Pub to Philadelphia City All-Star game win
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