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Sunday, February 25, 2024

Team News - 2024 Recruiting Class

Name
Pos
Ht
Wt
School
OL
6-3
330
 Bartrum
WR
6-3
185
 Cherokee
DB
6-0
190
 Plymouth-Whitemarsh
DL
6-2
280
 Lackawanna/Neumann-Goretti
OL
6-1
275
 Saint John Vianney
TE
6-1
225
 Council Rock South
RB
6-1
180
 Bristol
WR
5-10
180
 Lackawanna/Cheltenham
OL
6-2
315
 Marist/Archbishop Wood
DE
6-3
220
 Quakertown
P
5-10
155
 Cherry Hill East
DB
5-11
175
 Conwell-Egan
DB
6-3
220
 Springfield Township
QB
6-1
175
 Cheltenham
DB
5-10
178
 Archbishop Carroll
DB
5-9
155
 St Mark's
TE
6-2
220
 Springfield
ATH
5-9
170
 Upper Dublin
DL
6-5
260
 Downingtown West
RB
5-11
180
 Central Bucks South
LB
6-2
225
 Central Bucks South
OL
6-4
280
 Central Bucks West
K
6-3
183
 Cherokee
DB
6-1
185
 Stroudsburg
DB
6-1
190
 Cheltenham
DE
6-5
240
 Archbishop Ryan
LB
6-2
230
 Cape Henlopen
LB
6-1
210
 Downingtown East
QB
6-1
195
 Lincoln
DB
5-9
180
 Bishop McDevitt
DB
5-8
175
 Central St/Cheltenham
LB
6-1
215
 Haddon Heights
OL
6-4
270
 Hershey
ATH
6-1
210
 Roman Catholic
DB
6-0
190
 Central Bucks East
K
6-1
165
 Souderton
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Saturday, February 24, 2024

Team News - Nick Brady to lead WCU Defense

West Chester University head football coach Duke Greco has announced Nick Brady as the next defensive coordinator of the Golden Rams. He comes to West Chester from nearby Delaware Valley University where he coached with Greco for 14 years, including the past eight seasons as the Aggies defensive coordinator.




Brady replaces Mike Furlong who spent 33 years with the Golden Rams, including the last 30 years as defensive coordinator. Over that period, he coached six Cliff Harris Award finalists:
All-Americans that played under Furlong's tutelage include Taylor, Smith, Morrissey, Jarey Elder, Diquan Gilbert, Cohen, Shabazz, Williams, Sam Scott, Lateef Ferguson, Vlad Garbovsky and Lee Woodall.
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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Player News - Gabe Smalley Now a Golden Ram

Gabe Smalley (Lincoln) is coming to West Chester to play football for the Golden Rams. After playing his sophomore and junior seasons at Academy of Palumbo, the 6-1, 195lb quarterback spent this past season at Lincoln, leading the Railsplitters to a Class 6A Public League championship. Lincoln lost in the District 12 6A finals to eventual state champ St. Joseph. The team captain completed 168 of 245 passes for 2,623 yards and 34 touchdowns. He also picked up 341 yards and 6 scores rushing in addition to booting a few field goals. Smalley, the Public League Player of the Year, selected West Chester over nearby Lincoln.

- 2023 First Team All-Public Independence Division
- 2022 First Team All-Public American Division
- 2021 First Team All-Public American Division


PA Football News - Abraham Lincoln QB Gabe Smalley eyes finishing his career a champion
Northeast Times - Smalley, Lincoln a win away from history
EasternPAFootball - Jake Kucera saves the day for Downingtown West in 32-27 opening victory over stubborn Lincoln

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Player News - Hayden Mulligan is Coming to West Chester

Hayden Mulligan (Central Bucks West) will be attending West Chester University this fall to play football for the Golden Rams. The 6-4, 280lb offensive lineman started 39 games over the past three seasons. The team captain played a large role in the Bucks having an undefeated regular season and advancing to the District 1 6A semi-finals this past year. Mulligan reportedly had junior year offers from Sacred Heart, Delaware St, New Hampshire, Bryant and Maine.

- 2023 Honorable Mention Class 6A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2023 First Team The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One National Conference


Bucks County Courier Times - It’s National Signing Day 2024. These 9 Bucks County area football players commit

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Player News - Nazye Boggs Joins the Golden Rams

Nazye Boggs (Plymouth-Whitemarsh) has signed to play football at West Chester University. The 6-0, 190lb captain played running back (89 carries, 1,049 yards) and wide receiver on offense (21 total touchdowns) and strong safety (29 solo stops) on defense for the Colonials which advanced to the second round of the District 1 5A playoffs. Expect to see Boggs in the secondary at West Chester.

- 2023 Honorable Mention Class 5A All-EasternPAFootball.com (offense)
- 2023 Second 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 Conference (defense)
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One American Conference (offense)
- 2022 First Team All-Suburban One American Conference (defense)
- 2022 Honorable Mention All-Suburban One American Conference (offense)


The Daily Local - West Chester Rustin defeats host Plymouth Whitemarsh in district playoff quarterfinals
The Times Herald - Nazye Boggs, Plymouth Whitemarsh fight until the finish against West Chester Rustin
The Times Herald - Plymouth Whitemarsh overcomes mistakes to close out Upper Merion

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Player News - Tahj Johnson Now a Golden Ram

Tahj Johnson (St Mark's, DE) will be attending West Chester this fall. The 5-9, 155lb defensive back also played running back and was an all-league kick returner for the Spartans.


- 2023 Honorable Mention All-District 1 3A
- 2022 Second Team All-District 1 2A
- 2022 Honorable Mention All-District 1 2A


The Dialog - Big plays carry Saint Mark’s past Red Lion, intoDIAA 2A football semifinals
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Player News - Adam Rodgers is a Golden Ram

Adam Rodgers (Cheltenham) is coming to West Chester to play for the Golden Rams. At 6-1, 190lb, he was undersized for a defensive end, but still pulled league honors and was the Panthers' defensive MVP. He's likely to be in the defensive secondary when he dons purple and gold. In the spring, he runs hurdles for the Ghosts.


- 2023 Honorable Mention The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One American Conference


The Reporter - McLeod, Ingram both run for 2 TDs, Cheltenham cruises past Wissahickon

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Player News - Ali Ballo is Coming to West Chester

Ali Ballo (Bartram) will be attending West Chester University this fall to play football for the Golden Rams. The 6-3, 330lb offensive lineman was a big reason the Maroon Wave advanced to the District 12 4A championship game this past season.

- 2023 First Team All-Public Independence Division


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Player News - Too Jemahwuo a Golden Ram

Too Jemahwuo (Archbishop Carroll) has signed to play football with West Chester University. This past season, the 5-10, 178lb defensive back nabbed three interceptions while making 45 tackles. Jemahwuo's talents extend off the field as well, as the honor student will play the role of Sebastian in Archbishop Carroll's production of "The Little Mermaid" in April.

- 2023 First Team All-Delco
- 2023 First Team All-Main Line
- 2023 Honorable Mention Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Blue Division


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Player News - West Chester Adds Kendell Cottrell

Kendell Cottrell (Bristol) has signed to become a Golden Ram. The 6-1 160lb running back is the two-time Bicentennial Athletic League Offensive Player of the Year. As a junior, Cottrell ran for 1,072 yards and 22 touchdowns for the Warriors while also notching three receiving scores and once on a kickoff return. This past season, Cottrell rushed for 2,046 yards on 199 carries (that's almost 11 yards/carry!), and 32 touchdowns.

- 2023 First Team Class 2A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2023 First Team Bicentennial Athletic League
- 2022 Honorbale Mention Class 2A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2022 First Team Bicentennial Athletic League
- 2021 First Team Bicentennial Athletic League


PA Football News - Getting to know Bristol RB Kendell Cottrell Jr.
EasternPAFootball - Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 9: Kendell Cottrell, Bristol

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Player News - Chris Kohlbrenner Joins the Golden Rams

Chris Kohlbrenner (Upper Dublin) has signed with the West Chester University Golden Rams. Although slightly more accompished as a defensive back than a receiver, the 5-9 170lb athlete will have both options available to him in college. A four-year starter for the Cardinals, Upper Dublin advanced to at least the second round of the District 1 5A playoffs in each of the past four seasons.

- 2023 Honorable Mention Class 5A All-EasternPAFootball.com (defense)
- 2023 First Team The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area (defense)
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One Continental Conference (defense)
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One Continental Conference (offense)
- 2023 Honorable Mention The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area (offense)
- 2022 Second Team All-Suburban One Continental Conference (defense)


SuburbanOneSports - Featured Athlete - Chris Kohlbrenner
The Reporter - Seniors’ big plays help Upper Dublin respond against Methacton in District 1-5A first round
PA Football News - Getting to know Upper Dublin DB/WR Chris Kohlbrenner

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Sunday, February 11, 2024

Player News - Luke Van Brill Becomes a Golden Ram

Luke Van Brill (Roman Catholic) is joining the West Chester football family. As a 6-1, 210lb junior, he made 56 tackles and had two pick-sixes as a linebacker and made 24 catches for 582 yards and nine touchdowns as a tight end for Kingsway. He played both ways this past season for Roman Catholic. Van Brill has since transferred back to Kingsway and is wrestling for the Dragons.

- 2023 Honorbale Mention Class 5A All-EasternPAFootball.com (offense)
- 2023 First Team Coaches' All-Catholic Red Division (defense)
- 2023 Second Team Coaches' All-Catholic Red Division (offense)
- 2023 First Team Ed "Huck" Palmer Overall All-Catholic (offense)
- 2023 First Team Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Red Division (offense)
- 2022 First Team Courier Post All-South Jersey


Cherry Hill Courier-Post - After plenty of turns, Kingsway wrestling finds its way to a familiar destination
PA Football News - Roman Catholic’s Defense Starts Fast Fuels win Over Episcopal Academy
Cherry Hill Courier-Post - Kingsway's defense gets offensive in a 'must-win' situation
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Player News - Anthony Ferrugio Joins the Golden Rams

Anthony Ferrugio (Quakertown) has committed to West Chester University. Although successful at both tight end and defensive end, he's likely to find himself as a 6-3 220lb edge rusher. After registering 10 TFL's as a junior, he notched 18 TFL's and two pick-sixes as a senior for the Panthers.


- 2023 Honorable Mention Class 6A All-EasternPAFootball.com (offense)
- 2023 Second Team The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area (offense)
- 2023 Second Team The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area (defense)
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One Continental Conference (offense)
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One Continental Conference (defense)


SuburbanOneSports - Quakertown Trio to Play Collegiate Football
Bucks County Courier Times - It’s National Signing Day 2024. These 9 Bucks County area football players commit
Bucks County Herald - Quakertown’s 35-point first quarter paves way to 50-7 win over CR North

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Player News - Jonathan Ingram Coming to West Chester

Jonathan Ingram (Cheltenham) is a Golden Ram. After throwing for over 800 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore at Roman Catholic, the 6-1, 175lb dual threat quarterback drew interest from Kent St. Over the past two seasons at Cheltenham, Ingram threw for 1,359 yards and 13 touchdowns while rushing for 579 yards and seven scores. The Panthers qualified for the District 1 6A playoffs this past season.

- 2023 Honorable Mention All-Suburban One American
- 2022 Honorable Mention All-Suburban One American


PA Football News - Cheltenham Makes Playoff Push In Demanding 39-12 Win
The Reporter - McLeod, Ingram both run for 2 TDs, Cheltenham cruises past Wissahickon
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Player News - Ryan Buchanan a Golden Ram

Ryan Buchanan (Saint John Vianney) is reportedly attending West Chester University in the fall. The 6-1, 275lb offensive lineman received interest from FCS schools Delaware and Wagner as well as St Anselm of the NE10. Buchanan also wrestles for the Lancers which won the Shore Conference and Non-Public B championship.


Asbury Park Press - St. John Vianney, Southern, Rumson-Fair Haven win NJSIAA group wrestling championships

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Player News - Anthony Leonardi Will Don Purple and Gold

Anthony Leonardi (Central Bucks South) has signed with West Chester University. For a Titan team that advanced to the PIAA 6A semi-finals this past season, the 5-11 180lb running back rushed for 16 touchdowns and over 2,000 yards and made ten catches for 204 yards and another four scores. Leonardi was selected as The Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media 2023 Football Athlete of the Year.

- 2023 First Team Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State
- 2023 Second Team PAFootballNews Coaches Select Class 6A All-State
- 2023 First Team Class 6A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2023 First Team The Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media All-Area
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One National


The Reporter - Central Bucks South’s Anthony Leonardi is The Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media 2023 Football Athlete of the Year
EasternPAFootball - Anthony Leonardi leads the way to CB South’s first District 1 championship
SuburbanOneSports - Featured Athlete - Anthony Leonardi

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Player News - Nate Edwards Becomes a Golden Ram

Nate Edwards (Lackawanna/Cheltenham) is reportedly a Golden Ram. The 5-10 180lb wide receiver spent 2021 with Lackawanna, making two catches for 18 yards in five game for the Falcons. As a two-way player for a Panther team that advanced to the PIAA 5A championship game in his senior year in high school, he had nine touchdowns receiving, one rushing, a pick-six and three kick returns for scores.

- 2019 First Team All-Suburban One American (offense)
- 2019 First Team All-Suburban One American (defense)
- 2018 Honorable Mention All-Suburban One American (offense)


Inquirer - Brothers Nate Edwards and Sam Sykes sparking Cheltenham football

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Player News - Cole Evans Signs with West Chester

Cole Evans (Marist/Archbishop Wood) has signed with the West Chester University Golden Rams. The 6-2 315lb offensive lineman initially selected Army West Point over nearby Temple, but later decomitted and spent his true freshman season at Marist. Evans was Archibishop Wood's 2022 Mini Max recipient which is based on football performance, academics and community service.

- 2022 First Team PAFootballNews Coaches Select Class 5A All-State
- 2022 Second Team Class 5A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2022 First Team Coaches' All-Catholic Red Division
- 2022 First Team Ed "Huck" Palmer Overall All-Catholic
- 2022 First Team Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Red Division
- 2021 Second Team Coaches' All-Catholic Red Division
- 2021 First Team Ed "Huck" Palmer Overall All-Catholic
- 2021 First Team Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Red Division
- 2020 Honorable Mention Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Red Division


Black Knight Nation - Archbishop Wood (Pa.) OL Cole Evans picks Army
Inquirer - 6 Philly-area recruits commit to Army, looking to be more than a football player

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Player News - Roman Brown Coming to West Chester

Roman Brown (Lackawanna/Neumann-Goretti) is returning to the Delaware Valley to play for the Golden Rams. As a senior for Neumann-Goretti, the 6-2 280lb defensive lineman tallied 39 tackles including 17 TFL's. His most memorable play was a 7-yard pick six in the Saints' opening round win in the District 1/12 Class 3A playoffs. At Lackawanna this past season, Brown registered 13 tackles including 6.0 TFL's while making the dean's list.

- 2019 Second Team All-Catholic Blue Division


EasternPAFootball.com - Neumann-Goretti moves by Lansdale Catholic, 34-19, to advance to the D1/D12 Region 3A championship

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Player News - Sam Sykes Joining the Golden Rams

Sam Sykes (Central St/Cheltenham) will continue his academic and football careers at West Chester. In his junior season at Cheltenham, he was listed as a 5-8 175 linebacker when the Panthers won the District 1 Class 5A crown and advanced to the PIAA Class 5A championship game. After 2020 was lost due to the pandemic, Sykes spent 2021 with St Francis. In 2022 at Central St, he played in eight games, making 30 tackles while blocking a kick and making one interception. He expects to have three years of eligibility remaining.

- 2019 Second Team All-Suburban One American
- 2018 Second Team All-Suburban One American


PA Prep Live - Cheltenham's Sykes Learns What it Takes, Signs with St. Francis
SuburbanOneSports - Cheltenham's Sykes Signs NLI to Play Football at Saint Francis
PA Football News - 2021 Spring PFN Player Profile: Sam Sykes – Cheltenham

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Player News - Ryan Bender Coming to West Chester

Ryan Bender (Cherokee) has offered a verbal commitment to attend West Chester University this fall. The 6-3, 185lb dual threat quarterback led the Chiefs to the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 5 sectional championship this past season. Through the air, Bender completed 62 of 122 passes for 819 yards and 8 TD's, while on the ground, he had 137 carries for 756 yards and 12 scores.


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