- The format pitted the Purple Squad as the offense versus the Gold Squad as the defense. This allowed for the first team offense to face the first team defense, but also required a modified scoring system in which the defense was awarded six points for a turnover and three points for a three-and-out.
- All transfer members of the 2026 Unofficial Recruiting Class were in uniform with the exception of Robert Ford II. So a dozen incoming players already have a semester with their new team under their belts.
- All incoming freshmen members of the 2026 Unofficial Recruiting Class were introduced at halftime with the exception of quarterback Cole Ordway. Ordway plays shortstop for the Easton Rovers and they were in Cooperstown, NY to take on West Chester East on historic Doubleday Field.
- In a flashback from last season, the offense had a first-and-goal from the four-yard line. Three running plays later, they were attempting a field goal. The defensive line and linebackers made their point early in the evening.
Jayden Trace and Luke Trunell close the hole on Future Robertson - Incumbent quarterback Colin O'Sullivan looked comfortable and confident. Getting second team reps was Towson transfer Jack Pellicciotti.
- The offensive line was a Scrabble player's dream and an announcer's nightmare with the likes of Richard Pohorilenko, Tucker Valoczki, Joe Anzalone,and Cole Kozlowski. Too bad Nick Micewski wasn't dressed.
- The newcomer making the biggest impact was receiver Blake Thomas who caught touchdown passes from both O'Sullivan and Pellicciotti.
Blake Thomas hauls in one of his two touchdown catches (Photo Chuck Greco)- Redshirt freshman Blaise Boland had a nice sack and will be pushing for playing time in his second year.
- Shippensburg transfer punter Domenic Nardini had great hang time and distance on his punts, but since they were uncontested kicks, he was able to take as much time as he wanted. That's likely not going to work for a team that had four punts blocked last season, ranking 152 out of 157 teams.
- A day after the game, redshirt freshman receiver Jayden Johnson and redshirt freshman defensive tackle Zephaniah Bradley-Brown entered the transfer portal.
Jim Wade takes down Brody Deiter after a nice gain (Photo Chuck Greco)- Team captains for 2026 are receiver Dylan McKenzie and defensive tackle Jack Fry.
- The team also announced spring award winners:
- Defensive MVP - Luke Trunell
- Offensive MVP - Cole Kozlowski
- Special Teams MVP - Rondell Bradley
- Defensive Most Improved - Nick Rogers
- Offensive Most Improved - Tucker Valoczki
West Chester Athletic Site - West Chester Purple and Gold Game Gives Fans a Look at 2026 Gridiron Gang
Daily Local News - West Chester unveils new players, coaches at Purple-Gold Scrimmage
Golden Rams Review - Photo Album - 2026 Spring Game
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