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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Event News - 2026 PSFCA Large School East/West Game

A pair of future Golden Rams are expected to play in the 2026 Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) Large School East/West All-Star Game on Sunday, May 17 at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field in Mechanicsburg.

Selected to play for the East squad, which will be coached by Doug Dahms of Wilson, will be quarterback Cole Ordway of Easton and cornerback Zahaid Edwards-Boone of Pope John Paul II. Kick-off is set for 5:00pm.

Current Golden Rams that have been selected to participate in this annual all-star game include running back Jayden Zandier, wide receiver Rayshawn Scott, offensive lineman Nick Micewski, fullback Mitch Ragni, and linebacker Ryan Shannon.

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Alumni News - Ronell Williams Joins Las Vegas Raiders Staff

Former Golden Ram linebacker Ronell Williams has joined the Las Vegas Raiders as their linebackers coach.

Williams had served as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Eagles since 2023, first as their nickel corners coach and then as assistant linebacker coach. After Christian Parker left the Eagles to become the defensive coordinator with the Dallas Cowboys in late January, Williams reportedly interviewed for a role with the Cowboys.

Prior to his time in Philadelphia, Williams had served as the defensive quality control coach for the Chicago Bears starting in 2019. Prior to moving to the windy city, Williams served as a defensive analyst at Temple in 2018, a graduate assistant at Temple in 2017 and an assistant coach at Widener University in 2016.

As a linebacker for the Golden Rams, Williams was a three time first team All-PSAC East selection, three time Daktronics All-Super Region 1 choice, and two time Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area pick. He was named All-American by the AFCA Division II Coaches, Associated Press, and D2football.com. Williams graduated from West Chester University in 2014 with his degree in exercise science with a concentration in pre-occupational therapy and subsequently earned a graduate degree from Temple in 2018.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Alumni News - Gerald Toney to Retire from WCU

Long time assistant coach Gerald Toney '92 has announced his retirement from West Chester University effective March 20. During his 34 years of coaching the Golden Rams, he served as recruiting coordintor, offensive coordinator, defensive backs coach, special teams coordinator and most recently as associate head coach. As a player for West Chester, he was a standout defensive back who earned All-PSAC East and All-ECAC honors in his senior season. A member of the Killinger Foundation Football Hall of Fame, he is the final remnant of West Chester football prior to Duke Greco becoming head coach in January of 2024.

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Alumni News - Nate Pagan Takes Role with Kansas City Chiefs

Former Golden Ram defensive back Nate Pagan '13 has taken an assistant coaching position with the Kansas City Chiefs. Pagan spent the past nine seasons coaching the wide receivers with the Villanova Wildcats. Prior to that, he spent two seasons at SUNY Cortland and then two more years at Stevenson. Pagan was a three-year letterman and member of the Athletic Director Academic Honor Roll at West Chester. He will serve as the Offensive Quality Control Coach for the Chiefs.


Friday, February 13, 2026

Team News - 2026 Unofficial Recruiting Class

Name
Pos
Ht
Wt
School
WR
5-10
165
Atlantic City
DT
6-2
290
Cedar Creek
DE
6-2
252
Marist/Central Bucks South
OL
6-6
347
Chester
TE
6-5
215
Archbishop Ryan
WR
6-4
220
Temple/Delaware St/St. Joseph's Prep
WR
6-1
185
Lansdale Catholic
OLB
5-10
192
Springfield
DB
6-2
175
Pope John Paul II
WR
6-0
175
King's/Monsignor Bonner
RB
5-8
175
Cardinal O’Hara
CB
6-0
185
Edinboro/New Hampton/Cherry Hill East
TE
6-4
260
Bethlehem Freedom
LB
6-0
220
Colonia
S
6-0
170
Lower Moreland
OT
6-5
295
Saint Francis/Octorara
OL
6-3
305
Emmaus
WR
5-8
160
West Virginia State/Glen Allen
CB
5-11
185
Sacred Heart/Weequahic
P
6-1
190
Shippensburg/Chichester
QB
6-0
180
Easton
QB
6-2
205
Towson/Liberty
OL
6-5
285
Spring-Ford
HB
6-3
290
Saint Francis/Ursinus/Lansdale Catholic
DB
6-0
185
Eastern
DE
6-2
215
Pennsbury
OT
6-5
320
Owen J. Roberts
DB
5-10
185
St. Joseph’s Prep
WR
6-2
195
Maine/DePaul Catholic
OL
6-4
325
Wagner/Garden City/Kennett
OT
6-8
305
Peddie School/Bergen Catholic
LB
6-1
215
Upper Merion
DB
6-2
170
Lansdale Catholic
OLB
6-1
225
Oakcrest

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Player News - Robert Ford II Transferring to West Chester

Robert Ford II (Monsignor Bonner) is transferring to West Chester University. The Friars captured the PIAA Class 4A state championship in his senior year. The 6-0, 175lb wide receiver spent this past season at King's where he made 15 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown for the Monarchs.



Monday, February 9, 2026

Player News - Teddy Walmsley Signs with the Golden Rams

Teddy Walmsley (Upper Merion) has signed with West Chester University. The 6-1, 215lb linebacker served as a captain for the Vikings this past season and racked up 76 tackles including 18 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, two interceptions and a forced fumble. Walmsley, who chose the Golden Rams over Ursinus, also plays baseball for Upper Merion.

- 2025-26 EasternPAFootball.com All-Academic Gold
- 2025 Second Team All-Pioneer Frontier Division


Player News - Brody Mchugh Issues Commitment to WCU

Brody Mchugh (Emmaus) is joining the West Chester football family. At 6-3, 305lbs, McHugh was a standout on both sides of the line. In 2024, Emmaus captured the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference title and qualified for the PIAA Class 6A playoffs. This past season, the Hornets rushed for over 200 yards per game.


- 2025 First Team Morning Call All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (OT)
- 2025 Second Team All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (OT)
- 2025 First Team All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Lehigh Division (OT)
- 2025 First Team All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Lehigh Division (DT)
- 2024 Second Team PAFootball News Class 6A All-State (DT)
- 2024 Second Team All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (OT)
- 2024 First Team All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Lehigh Division (OT)



Sunday, February 8, 2026

Player News - Blake Thomas Transferring to West Chester

Blake Thomas (DePaul Catholic) is transferring to West Chester University. In his senior season with the Spartans, the 6-2, 195lb receiver made 23 catches for 417 yards and five touchdowns as DePaul Catholic captured the NJSIAA Non-Public B championship. He appeared in two games in his three seasons at Maine.



Player News - Christian Velardi Signs with West Chester

Christian Velardi (Bergen Catholic) has signed to play football with the Golden Rams. After the 6-8, 305lb offensive tackle captured the NJSIAA Non-Public A State Championship with the Bergen Catholic Crusaders in 2024, he played last season at The Peddie School. The Peddie Falcons amassed almost 3,000 yards of offense this past year.