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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Player News - Darrell Brown Jr to WCU

Darrell Brown Jr (Kingsway, NJ) will continue his football career at West Chester University. The 5-11, 170lb team captain was effective at receiver (1,116 yards, 12 TD's), running back (1,149 yards, 12 TD's) and defensive back (47 tackles, 4 int's) in his three seasons with the Dragons. Kingsway won the South Jersey Group 5 championship in 2021 and advanced to the finals in 2022.

- 2022 South Jersey Times All-Area (defense)
- 2022 First Team West Jersey Football League Continental Division (offense)


Shore Sports Network - Toms River North Earns Redemption, South Jersey Group 5 Title with Dominannt Victory over Kingsway
nj.com - Kingsway Big Play Offense defeats Cherokee in South Jersey Group 5 Football Semifinals
nj.com - Kingsway rallies for first win over rival Clearview since 2016

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Player News - Riley Hackett Commits to West Chester

Riley Hackett (Upper Dublin) has issued his commitment to play for the Golden Rams. The 6-4, 235lb defensive end's eight sacks were a big reason the Cardinals captured the District 1 Class 5A championship and advanced to the PIAA Class 5A semi-finals.



- 2022 Second Team PAFootballNews Coaches Select Class 5A All-State (defense)
- 2022 Honorable Mention Class 5A All-EasternPAFootball.com (defense)
- 2022 Second Team The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area (offense)
- 2022 First Team All-Suburban One Continental (defense)
- 2022 Second Team All-Suburban One Continental (offense)
- 2021 Honorable Mention All-Suburban One Continental (defense)
- 2021 Honorable Mention All-Suburban One Continental (offense)


SuburbanOneSports - Upper Dublin's Super Seven to Play Collegiate Football
The Reporter - Upper Dublin’s defense dominates in win over Plymouth Whitemarsh
PA Football News - Riley Hackett – Upper Dublin

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Player News - Stephen Broderick Remains in Purple and Gold

It's been reported that Stephen Broderick (Upper Moreland) will be coming to West Chester. The 5-8, 165 two-way player made the biggest impact as a running back - he finished this past season with over 1,500 rushing - but he also received league recognition as a defensive back.



- 2022 Second Team Class 5A All-EasternPAFootball.com (offense)
- 2022 Second Team The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area (offense)
- 2022 First Team All-Suburban One American (offense)
- 2022 First Team All-Suburban One American (defense)


SuburbanOneSports - Upper Moreland Quintet to Play Collegiate football
PA Prep Live - Upper Moreland’s Broderick eyes strong finish, Wissahickon’s McLean eyes new beginning
Bucks County Courier Times - Some wins are sweeter than others. This was one for Broderick, Upper Moreland football
Delaware County Daily Times - Archbishop Carroll strikes first, but Upper Moreland bears down for win

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Player News - Jack Fry a Golden Ram

Jack Fry (Archbishop Carroll) has tweeted his commitment to play football at West Chester. At 6-4, 265lbs, he's the quintessential two-way lineman, gaining post season honors on defense after his junior year, and recognized as one of the top offensive tackles entering his senior season.



- 2022 Honorbale Mention Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Blue Division
- 2021 Second Team Coaches' All-Catholic Blue Division


PA Prep Live - Archbishop Carroll took no time putting last season in mirror

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Player News - Kyle Schumann Donning Purple and Gold

Kyle Schumann (Archbishop Ryan) has committed to the Golden Rams. He started his high school football career as a quarterback at Washington, and finished as a middle linebacker at Ryan. After registering 5.5 sacks this past season, it appears his 5-11, 225lb frame will be deployed on the defensive side at West Chester.


- 2022 Honorbale Mention Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Blue Division


Northeast Times - Schumann strong enough for West Chester
Northeast Times - Malley feels better after Ryan win
EasternPAFootball.com - Kyle Schumann, Archbishop Ryan HS
Northeast Times - Super sophomore Schumann ready for next step

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Player News - McDermott Murphy to Continue at West Chester

McDermott Murphy (Archbishop Ryan) has stated his plan to continue his academic and football careers at West Chester University. The 6-2, 228lb team captain had more success as a defensive end for the Raiders, but currently projects to be a tight end for the Golden Rams. Murphy also plays baseball at Ryan.

- 2022 First Team Coaches' All-Catholic Blue Division
- 2022 Honorbale Mention Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Blue Division
- 2021 First Team Coaches' All-Catholic Blue Division


PA Football News - McDermott Murphy – Archbishop Ryan
EasternPAFootball.com - McDermott Murphy, Archbishop Ryan HS

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Player News - Connor Becker Joining the Golden Rams

Connor Becker (Stetson/New Oxford) will continue his academic and football career at West Chester. The 6'4 194lb wide receiver hauled in 26 passes for 379 yards and 2 touchdowns during his time with the Hatters. After missing the 2021 season due to an injury, Becker played in six games last season. He expects to have two years of eligibility remaining as a graduate transfer.


- 2020-21 Second Team Academic All-Pioneer Football League
- 2020-21 Honorable Mention Pioneer Football League


Gettysburg Times - Colonial football's Becker signs with Division I FCS Stetson
The Knight Crier - After season lost to injury, New Oxford football player commits to Division I college

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Player News - Joey Zack Coming to WCU

Joey Zack (Neshaminy) will continue his football career at West Chester University. He registered 45 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss, from his defensive end position. Zack, at 6'4 216lb, also played tight end for the football team and is an inside presence for the basketball team. He selected West Chester over PSAC East rival Millersville.

- 2022 Second Team All-Suburban One National


EasternPAFootball.com - Neshaminy pushes back in season-opening 21-0 victory at Ocean City

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Player News - Richard Pohorilenko Joining the Golden Rams

Richard Pohorilenko (Council Rock South) will continue his academic and football career at West Chester. The 6'2 260lb offensive lineman was a team captain for the Hawks. Pohorilenko selected West Chester over Eastern and Ursinus.

SuburbanOneSports.com - CR South's Pohorilenko to Play Football at West Chester
PA Football News - Mayhem’s Game of the Week
The Trentonian - Galen Snyder back at Pennsbury to restore program’s pride

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Alumni News - Lex Rosario Signs With Sugar Skulls

Former Golden Ram wide receiver Lex Rosario has reportedly signed with the Tucson Sugar Skulls of the Indoor Football League.

Roasario played in the IFL last season with the Bismarck Bucks. In 11 games, he made 31 catches for 330 yards and eight touhdowns.

In his four seasons at West Chester from 2016-2019, Rosario made 121 catches for 1,603 yards and 10 touchdowns. The best game of his college career came in his final game in a first-round playoff loss to Notre Dame in 2019 where he hauled in 11 catches for 163 yards and a score. Rosario earned first team All-PSAC East honors in 2018 and led the Golden Rams in receptions and receiving yards in both 2018 and 2019.

The Sugar Skulls open the 2023 season on Sunday, April 2 at the San Diego Strike Force.


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Sunday, January 29, 2023

Player News - Chris Treshock Making His Way to West Chester

Chris Treshock (Southern Columbia) has signaled his plan to play football at West Chester University. The Tigers have used their explosive offense to capture the PIAA Class 2A state championship in each of the past four seasons. Behind the 6-2, 285lb right tackle, Southern Columbia rushed for 4,935 yards at an 8.6 yards per carry average. And those numbers are slightly down from 2021 when they averaged 9.6 yards per carry for a total of 5,157 yards.

- 2022 PA Football Writers Class 2A All-State
- 2022 First Team PAFootballNews Coaches Select Class 2A All-State
- 2022 First Team Class 2A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2022 First Team Daily Item All-Area
- 2022 First Team All-Pennsylvania Heartland Division II
- 2021 First Team Class 2A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2021 First Team Daily Item All-Area
- 2021 First Team All-Pennsylvania Heartland Division II


News Item - 13th title the trickiest
Daily Item - Southern Columbia 'makes it happen' in nick of time

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Player News - Rondell Bradley Jr. Committed to WCU

Rondell Bradley Jr. (Truman) has tweeted his intention to play football for the Golden Rams. It will be interesting to see where the 5-11 175lb athlete plays for WCU as he has received league honors at both wide receiver and running back, started as a defensive back, handles punt and kick returns, and has even played quarterback when pressed into duty.

- 2022 Second Team All-Suburban One Continental
- 2022 Honorable Mention All-Suburban One Continental


Bucks County Courier Times - Rondell Bradley's move to QB pays for Truman in comeback win over Bensalem
EasternPAFootball.com - Rondell Bradley Jr., Harry S Truman HS

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Player News - Kimir Stephenson Tweets West Chester

Kimir Stephenson (Ridley) has tweeted his commitment to play football for West Chester University. While a member of one of the best receiver corps in Delaware county, the 6-0, 160lb athlete has received more accolades at cornerback. The Green Raiders qualified for the District 1 Class 6A playoffs this past season.


- 2022 Second Team PAFootballNews Coaches Select Class 6A All-State (defense)
- 2022 Second Team All-Delco
- 2022 Second Team All-Central (defense)


PA Football News - Ridley Goes on the Road to Take Care of Marple Newtown

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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)


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


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)


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)


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

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Friday, January 20, 2023

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.

Mari Wright hauls in a TD against Shepherd (Photo Joan Gillen)
NFL Draft Diamonds - 2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Mari Wright, WR, West Chester University
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Monday, January 16, 2023

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


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


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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Sunday, January 15, 2023

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


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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Saturday, January 14, 2023

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.


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
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Monday, January 2, 2023

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
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