From WCU President Dr. R. Lorraine Bernotsky
To Our Golden Rams Players, Coaches, Fans and Friends:
As West Chester University’s newly appointed 16th president, I am pleased to welcome you to the fall 2024 season of Golden Rams football! This will be my first fall sports athletics season as the president of West Chester University, and I am excited to support our student athletes as they work hard to balance the rigor of academics with practice schedules, challenging contests and other on-campus activities. Throughout the academic year it will be important for all of us to ensure that our student athletes have what they need to be successful both on and off the field. With its lifelong lessons and character-building principles, athletics is central to our mission; it teaches the importance of working together, leading our communities and celebrating one another no matter what the final score.
With the entire WCU community — students, alumni, family members, faculty, staff, and friends — I share pride and pleasure in the winning tradition of Golden Rams athletics. The University has one of the largest NCAA Division II athletic programs in the nation and one of the most successful as well.
As a member of the NCAA Division II, West Chester University strives to comply with all rules and regulations set forth by the national governing body of intercollegiate athletics. Our athletes are amateurs, who compete to enhance their educational experiences. Our coaches, administrators, student athletes, and all those associated with the University’s athletic program are dedicated to promoting good sportsmanship.
My goal is to ensure that all of our students love every aspect of West Chester University, including the many important roles that they play here. I want to express my appreciation to the coaching staff and to our student athletes’ families and friends for bringing out the best in each athlete. To every Golden Rams fan, my thanks for your enthusiastic support of West Chester University athletics! Please enjoy the exciting competition throughout the season — and share the good news about Golden Rams football with anyone who hasn’t had the thrill of being here when our players, cheerleaders, and marching band take the field.
Whether you have been part of the Golden Rams family for many seasons, or are new to WCU sports, let me once again welcome you to another year of great football. I look forward to seeing you at the games.
Sincerely,
R. Lorraine Bernotsky, DPhil President West Chester University
Rams’ Horn Table Of Contents
2024 Football Coaching Staff
Head
Rams’ Horn List of Sponsors
Charles “Duke” Greco
Mater (Yr.) ............. Delaware Valley University (’03) Overall Record (Pct.) / Yrs 91-15 (.858) / 10
Record at WCU (Pct.) / Yrs ........................... First Season
Assoc. Head Coach (DBs/Spc Tms) ............... Gerald Toney
Asst Coach (OC/WRs) Bill Zwaan, Jr.
Asst Coach (DC/LBs) .......................................... Nick Brady
Asst Coach (RBs/Recruiting) ...................... Osagie Osunde
Asst Coach (Offensive Line) Nick Sama
Asst Coach (Defensive Line)............................. Ayyub Dail
Asst Coach (Tight Ends) ............................... Mark Mayson
Dir. Player Personnel (TEs) Justin Curry
Asst DBs Coach .................................................... Eric Clark
Asst D-Line Coach ........................................... A.J. DeFalco
Asst O-Line Coach Walt Truxell
Asst LBs Coach ......................................... Dwayne Oglesby
2024 Media Information
95.3 WCHE Radio
Play-by-Play .................................................. Mike Samsel Analyst Mike Materacky Daily Local News Beat Reporter.................. Neil Geohegan
Web site ................................ www.wcupagoldenrams.com
Web streams PSAC Sports Digital Network ..................................... Sports Fan Base Network (SFBN)
Facebook ....................... www.facebook.com/WCUAthletics
Twitter @WCUAthletics
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Credits
The 2024 West Chester University Rams’ Horn Football Game Day Magazine is an official publication of the West Chester University athletics department. The program was written, designed and edited by James Zuhlke, Sports Information Director, with assistance from Laurence Messler, Assistant Sports Information Director. Photos are courtesy of Scott Rowan, Danny Aguilar, Tom Silknitter and Erica Thompson. Cover was designed by
University and Athletic Administration
University President Dr. R. Lorraine Bernotsky
Dr. R. Lorraine (Laurie) Bernotsky was unanimously named the 16th president of West Chester University by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), effective July 1, 2024. A longstanding champion for public education and State System students, Dr. Bernotsky is a first-generation college graduate who leads the largest *R2 institution within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Prior to being named president, Dr. Bernotsky held the position of interim president of Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) as a loaned executive from West Chester University. Known for being a transformative leader in higher education, Dr. Bernotsky is prepared to help West Chester University chart its path toward the next 150 years.
As a collaborative and inclusive leader who is centered on student success, Dr. Bernotsky holds nearly three decades of progressive experience in higher education. She began her career at West Chester University in 1996 as a member of the political science faculty. When the opportunity opened to serve as associate provost and dean of graduate studies at West Chester University, she competed in a national search for the role and served for several years before becoming provost in 2015.
As West Chester University’s provost, Dr. Bernotsky successfully led the University’s Academic Affairs Division, which oversees approximately 850 faculty and is comprised of six colleges, as well as two schools, that offers more than 100 academic degree programs while also housing the Office of Institutional Research, the Center for International Programs (now the Center for Global Engagement), the offices of undergraduate admissions, enrollment management, financial aid, the graduate school, and undergraduate student support services.
Executive vice president was added to Dr. Bernotsky’s role in 2017 and, as the University’s second-in-command, she also assumed leadership of the University’s budget and labor relations function.
Recognized throughout the Commonwealth as a highly respected and effective higher education leader, Dr. Bernotsky was asked by Chancellor Daniel Greenstein to serve PennWest temporarily in the fall of 2022 as executive vice president and chief operating officer, providing guidance and direction in all operational areas. From October 2022 through June 2023, Dr. Bernotsky worked collaboratively in this loaned capacity to help strengthen PennWest’s operational excellence, strategic enrollment management systems, and long-term plans for financial sustainability. The positive effects of Dr. Bernotsky’s work ultimately led to her appointment as interim president of PennWest on July 1, 2023 by PASSHE’s Board of Governors; she assumed the role four months after her appointment as PennWest’s acting president and following the retirement of PennWest founding president, Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson.
Director of Athletics Terry Beattie
Terry Beattie begins his ninth athletic campaign as the Director of Athletics at West Chester University and 20th overall as a member of the Golden Rams’ athletic department. Previous to being named the Interim AD in 2017, Beattie served as the Associate AD overseeing facilities and game day operations. He also oversaw all of the grounds and equipment room operations for the athletic department.
A 32-year veteran in college athletics, Beattie recently spearheaded the development of the Michael Horrocks Emerging Leaders Institute at WCU, which provides leadership training and development to a select group of outstanding student athletes who, as recognized future leaders, will be taking on the mantle of leadership within their team sometime in the future.
In his eight years as the university’s athletics director, Beattie created a Sports Performance aspect to the athletic department implementing additional resources from which WCU student-athletes could benefit. His collaboration with a number of other areas on campus gives student-athletes access to mental health and sport psychology experts, an expanded and much improved strength and conditioning program as well as education on sport nutrition.
His work in the field of Sport Leadership Training gives West Chester University’s coaching staff and administrators access to some of the cutting edge research on how to become a better leader, coach and mentor to young adults.
He has also served on a number of strategic planning committee’s both within the athletic department and in conjunction with the university. During his previous 14 years in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Beattie has chaired search committees to replace head coaches and assistant athletic directors while coordinating scheduling for West Chester University’s numerous athletic facilities. He has also served on search committees on the university side.
Beattie supervised the athletic department’s nine on-campus facilities, including both John A. Farrell Stadium and Serpico Stadium as well as Vonnie Gros Field.
A member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Beattie was recently named the chair of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Athletic Administrators for the 2023-24 campaign. He has also served roles on the NCAA regional and national advisory committees overseeing selections to the NCAA Division II Tournament in a variety of sports.
About West Chester University
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, regional, comprehensive institution committed to providing access and offering high-quality undergraduate education, select post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.
West Chester University is committed to attracting, enrolling and graduating quality students from a wide variety of educational, cultural and economic backgrounds. This endeavor requires the University to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff and to provide each member of the University community with learning and leadership development opportunities. To this end, the University supports and encourages programs which benefit all people and which seek to eradicate discrimination and injustice. We treasure what we believe to be the highest principles of American society: the worth and uniqueness of each individual, the belief that success is to be earned by individual effort put forth in an environment founded on equality of opportunity, and the appreciation of the ideal of an inclusive society.
We believe that it is incumbent upon all members of our community - staff, students, faculty and administrators - to conduct themselves with civility toward one another at all times. We value the special talents and contributions of each member of our community. We further affirm the worth and dignity of each member and the shared responsibility of all to treat each other as individuals, with respect and courtesy.
As a university owned by the citizens of Pennsylvania, we value our mission to provide the best educational opportunities possible which will enable the University community to successfully address the concerns of a global society. To this end, West Chester University seeks to provide diligent advising for students and to focus on teaching students to think clearly and critically, to make logical and ethical judgments, and to communicate effectively with others.
West Chester University’s community strongly supports the principles of academic integrity and academic responsibility, viewing both as the province of every member of the campus community. We hold the highest esteem for teaching directed toward student learning and affirm that mastery of content as well as mastery of teaching skills necessary to communicate such content are paramount.
As a university owned by the citizens of Pennsylvania, we value our mission to provide the best educational opportunities possible which will enable the University community to successfully address the concerns of a global society.
West Chester University will be a national model for excellence for public regional comprehensive universities and is especially noted for:
l Undergraduate programs that actively engage students in connecting the life of the mind to the world in which they live and work.
l The responsiveness of its graduate and post-baccalaureate programs to regional needs.
l Its focus on providing lifelong-learning, technical, and applied skills essential to graduates’ success now and in the future.
l A commitment by faculty, staff, and administrators to provide access and to serve effectively the educational needs of a diverse student body.
l Its role as a leading educational and cultural resource and partner in fostering the economic, social, and cultural vitality of southeastern Pennsylvania.
The Legacy of Dr. W. Glenn Killinger
Dr. W. Glenn Killinger’s name is synonymous with West Chester University. In 36 years of teaching, coaching and administration, “Killy,” as he was affectionately called by his many friends, built a level of success that made him nationally known.
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A 1921 All-America quarterback and halfback at Penn State, Dr. Killinger came to West Chester in 1934 to teach in the Department of Health and Physical Education, and to be the head coach of the football, baseball and basketball programs. His service to West Chester included duties as “Dean of Mean” from 1935 until he retired in 1970.
Among his many honors, Dr. Killinger was nominated to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1964, the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame in 1966, and the Coaches Hall of Fame by the American Association of College Baseball Coaches in 1970.
In 37 years as a head football coach, his only losing season was a 1-7 record at Rensselaer in 1927. His team came back the following year with a 7-1 record. At West Chester, he never had a losing season, winning 146 games, losing just 39 and tying 12. Highlights included four undefeated teams (1945, 1947, 1952, 1957), trips to four bowl games (winning two) and six Pennsylvania State Teachers College Conference
Dr. Killinger had an equally impressive record as a baseball coach, winning 340 games, putting him among the top 40 coaches in major college baseball. Amazingly, in his 32 years as West Chester’s head baseball coach, Dr. Killinger had only one losing season.
A native of Harrisburg, Pa., Dr. Killinger was a graduate of the Harrisburg Technical School. After learning he was too young to enlist for military service, he entered Penn State in 1917, and received a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering in 1922. He went on to receive his master’s degree in health and physical education in 1933 from Columbia University.
As an undergraduate at Penn State, he received nine varsity letters in football, baseball and basketball. He served as captain of both the football and basketball squads.
In 1921, the triple-threat quarterback become Penn State’s first All-America football player. He was also given the supreme honor of being named “Back of the Year” by Walter Camp on his first team.
After Penn State, he spent a brief stint at Dickinson College as its head football coach before returning to his alma mater as the backfield coach from 1923-26, as the only assistant under Hugo Bezdek, who coached Killinger during his playing days. Killinger also served as the head baseball
coach.
Following the 1926 season, Killinger accepted the position of head football coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and would remain there until 1932. He spent the 1932-33 season at Moravian College as the head football, basketball and baseball coach.
Killinger played professional baseball with Jersey City of the International League in 1922, and with Atlanta of the Southern Association in 1923. He then played and managed at Harrisburg, Shamokin and Williamsport of the New York-Penn League and with Allentown of the Eastern League from 1924-32.
From 1942-45, Killinger served in the United Stated Navy, earning the rank of Commander, U.S.N.R., before being honorably discharged. While in North Carolina Flight School, Killinger coached the football team to a surprising 21-14 victory over the U.S. Naval Academy – thenranked No. 1 in the nation – in 1944. Under his expert tutelage, future hall of famer Otto Graham was converted into a T-formation quarterback.
One writer quoted Killinger as saying, “Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing. But you must do it within the rules, otherwise, you haven’t really won.” Noted as a stickler for perfection, another writer said, “He never liked to do anything he didn’t know anything about. He knows the rules. He studied them inside and out, backward and forward.”
Killinger believed that excellence was earned by hard work and by setting high stands. “We have certain standards set up for our players,” he said. “They must meet them. We don’t ask the impossible. But they must continue to develop towards their fullest capabilities not just one year but all the seasons they play football for us or they’re out.”
As evidence of the admiration and respect shown by West Chester students, the 1958 Serpentine was dedicated to him. On October 25, 1968, Killinger Hall was named in his honor. Killinger passed away July 25, 1988. He was 89.
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Head Coach Duke Greco
Charles "Duke" Greco was introduced as the 17th head coach of the Golden Rams' football program in January 2024 following a 10-year stint at his alma mater, Delaware Valley University, as the Aggies head coach. He begins his first season at West Chester University.
Greco amassed an astounding 91-15 record with postseason berths each year, including six NCAA appearances, three trips to the NCAA quarterfinals, six consecutive (2017-2018-2019-2021-20222023) Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) championships, two Centennial-MAC Bowl Series championships, and four MAC Coach of the Year honors. The Aggies finished the 2023 regular season 9-1 overall and a perfect 9-0 in conference play, extending their win-streak against MAC teams to 53 straight. The streak is the longest in the 70-year history of MAC football and dates back to the 2016 season. Additionally, five Aggies were named D3football.com All-Region 1 at the end of the season.
The 2022 season marked the second time DelVal hosted an NCAA quarterfinal game during Greco’s tenure. The Aggies tied the program record with 12 wins to just one loss and capped another undefeated regular season with their fifth consecutive MAC title. Delval would continue their dominance in the first round of the NCAA Tournament with a 59-0 win over Gallaudet. In the second round, the Aggies won a thrilling 39-32 showdown against #14 Randolph Macon. The Aggie’s only loss of the season would come in the quarterfinals of the NCAA playoffs against the number two team in the country, Mount Union. Greco would lead one of the best defensive units in the country during the 2022 season. The DelVal defense led the way with only 13 touchdowns surrendered all year and 9.15 points per game against. The Aggies saw three individu-
als earn All-America honors including defensive end Michael Nobile who earned the program’s first National Player of the Year accolade. 17 Aggies were named to all-conference teams and seven earned All-Region.
The 2021 season proved to be another remarkable year for the Aggies, as Greco and his staff led the team to an 11-1 mark, including their fourth consecutive MAC championship. DelVal ran through the regular season at 10-0, including an 8-0 record in conference play. After defeating Anna Maria 62-10 in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the Aggies fell at home to Muhlenberg 14-0 and their season came to an end. The Aggies outscored opponents 443-81 and their defense ranked first in the country in nine different categories, while finishing in the top ten in five others.
In 2019, the Aggies were back in the NCAA quarterfinals after going 11-1 in the regular season with another unblemished 8-0 mark in MAC play. The magical run came to an end after DelVal flew to the outskirts of Chicago and suffered a heartbreaking, 31-14, defeat at the eventual Division III National Champions North Central College. The squad won 10-straight games that year, including eight MAC contests and two NCAA road playoff games, and outscored conference opponents 317-72.
The eight conference victories extended the program's win-streak against MAC opponents to 28 games, a new alltime conference record, and a streak that dates back to the 2016 season. Individually, a program-record five players earned All-Region and All-American honors, and sophomore defensive end Michael Nobile was named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year for the second time while Greco earned his second Coach of the Year award from the league. A total of 17 players earned all-MAC nods and 25 were on the MAC Academic Honor Roll.
For the 2018 season, Greco and his staff entered conference play 1-1 after a loss to nationally-ranked Wesley. From there, the squad ripped off eight straight conference victories by a combined score of 299-77. The Aggies finished the regular-season ranked 13th in one national poll and fourth in the East Region. They
hosted Muhlenberg College in the first round of the NCAA playoffs, but fell in heartbreak fashion on a late fourth quarter pick-six.
A total of 16 players were named to the all-MAC squad including Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year, freshman defensive end, Michael Nobile. Nobile, his twin brother Anthony, and tight end Dan Allen received all-East Region accolades with Michael and Allen going on to become All-Americans.
The 2017 campaign was one of coach Greco's finest to date, and one of the best season's in program history. The completed a perfect 10-0 regular season that was capped with a conference championship. The Aggies were selected as a top seed in one of the NCAA brackets and won a pair of home games to reach the quarterfinals. They nearly reached the semifinals for the first time in program history, but fell on a last-second field goal. The team tied a school record with 12 wins as well as a number five ranking during the season.
The accolades poured in for Greco and his players for the 2017 campaign. Nineteen Aggies were named to the
Head Coach Duke Greco
all-conference team while Devauntay Ellis was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year. Five players received all-region accolades with Stephen Adams and Shawn Miller going on to earn All-America accolades. Twenty-two players were named to the MAC's academic honor roll with five picking up Academic All-Area honors and one named to the all-district team while being added to the Academic All-American ballot. For Greco, he was selected as the MAC Coach of the Year and the Maxwell Football Club Tri-State Coach of the Year.
Greco's other NCAA appearance came in his first year as head coach as the 2014 edition won its first nine games, played for the MAC championship in the final game of the regular season and earned an at-large berth and a home game in the playoffs. Eleven players were named to the all-conference team, including wide receiver Rasheed Bailey, who was the MAC Offensive Player of the Year. Bailey was named to three separate All-America Teams and later signed a free agent contract with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles (he is currently with the Winnipeg Bombers of the CFL).
In both 2015 and 2016, Greco led DelVal to a 9-2 record and victories in the Centennial-MAC Bowl Series. Thirty-two Aggies received all-MAC accolades over those two years with one first-team All-American in Rashaad Lighty.
Prior to becoming head coach, Greco had an 11-year stint as an assistant coach at his alma mater, including eight as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator.
In Greco's eight years as the offensive coordinator at DelVal, the Aggies won four MAC championships and reached the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs three times. The four MAC titles were from 2008 to 2011 as DelVal was one of just five football teams in the 100year history of the conference to notch four or more consecutive championships. They also captured a pair of Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Bowl championships.
Greco began his coordinator stint in 2006 and worked a rookie quarterback into the system. The result was an eightwin season with three offensive players
earning allMAC honors. The next year, five players were named to the all-conference team.
In 2008, the team posted 25 and 41 points in upset wins over the No. 3 and 6 teams in the country. Three players grabbed all-MAC honors with quarterback Mike Isgro also being named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year.
The Aggies were even better in ‘09 as they averaged 30.7 points per game, including a then school-record 66 in the NCAA playoff win over Susquehanna.
The next year, DelVal averaged 31.3 points and 414.4 yards per game. Eight offensive players were named to the all-conference team while tailback Matt Cook was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year.
The year 2011 was, perhaps, Greco’s greatest challenge as he had to replace nearly the entire starting offensive unit, including the quarterback, running back, two wide receivers and four offensive linemen. He worked a rookie quarterback into the system from day one and DelVal went on to average 35 points and nearly 440 yards per game while reaching the second round of the NCAA playoffs.
In 2012, the team averaged 34.1 points and 460.5 yards per game while five offensive players were all-conference picks.
The next year saw eight offensive
players named to the All-MAC team as the unit averaged 30.8 points and 425.9 yards per contest.
Greco coached various positions with DelVal from 2002 to 2004, including in ‘04 as the Aggies won the MAC title and reached the NCAA quarterfinals.
Greco first joined the staff after finishing his playing days as one of DelVal’s all-time leading passers. Despite playing just 20 games at quarterback (he started his career as a defensive back), Greco graduated as the school’s second all-time leading passer with 299 completions, 3,974 yards and 41 touchdowns.
Greco earned second team all-MAC honors in 2001 as he shattered all DelVal single-season records with 2,405 yards and 28 touchdowns (since broken). His 369 yards in a loss to Lebanon Valley was the second-highest, single-game total at the time and it still stands fourth on the list. Greco was also a threat to run and finished the ‘01 campaign with 172 yards and a team-best five rushing touchdowns.
Greco graduated in 2003 with a bachelor of arts degree in sports management.
THE DUKE GRECO FILE
West Chester Football Begins Anew
West Chester University opens its 102nd season of intercollegiate athletics with a new beginning as the Golden Rams welcome the 16th head coach in school history, Duke Greco, to the program.
Greco has the unenviable task of trying to replace not only a legend in coaching, but the school’s all-time winningest mentor. Now, he must carve his own niche into the storied tradition of West Chester University football and put his own stamp on the institution. And for Greco, a new chapter is about to be written as well.
For the last 25 years, Delaware Valley University was all that the veteran head coach has known. He was a quarterback there while in college earning his degree. Then, he got into coaching with his alma mater as a an assistant after graduation, He eventually worked his way up to Offensive Coordinator, and when DelVal’s head coach left for greener pastures 11 years ago, Greco was given the head job.
The cupboard certainly wasn’t left bare for the new regime. Greco and his staff, comprised of a mix between Bill Zwaan Sr.’s staff and a handful of assistants who followed Greco over to West Chester, inherit a very talented squad.
The quarterback situation was settled in camp, and Cooper Jordan enters his third season as QB1. Ethan Kohler pushed Jordan for that top spot and is coming off an excellent camp in his own right. Dayshawn Jacobs finally looks healthy and ready to assume the RB1 role as well.
FLOCK TALK
West Chester holds a 6138-2 record in season-opening contests. West Chester opens its season for the eighth straight year against Northeast-10 opponent Bently. The Golden Rams are 6-1 against the Falcons in those previous contests.
West Chester also holds a 29-9-1 record in season-opening contests played at home. Since John A. Farrell Stadium was built in 1970, West Chester is 12-6 in season starters. West Chester is also 13-6 when starting the season against a Northeast-10 opponent. That mark moves to 8-3 when the Golden Rams open at home against an NE-10 opponent.
WCU HEAD COACHES IN PURPLE & GOLD DEBUT
The 2024 campaign marks the dawn of a new era in West Chester football since head coach Duke Greco took the reins of the program in January.
The last three head coaches in WCU history (Bill Zwaan, Rick Daniels and Danny Hale) each won their debuts for the Golden Rams. A new West Chester head coach has not lost their debut since 1979.
WCU head coaches are 10-5 in their debuts. That record does not include W. Glenn Killinger’s and Bert Hall’s first games of their second stints on the Golden Rams’ sideline.
Bob Mitten is the only former WCU mentor who did not make his debut in a season opener. He took over for Jim Bonder in 1965 after Bonder passed away in the middle of the season.
SERIES HISTORY
West Chester and Bentley will meet for the eighth time with all seven previous meetings serving as the lid-lifter for that
respective campaign. The Golden Rams are 6-1 against the Falcons all-time.
West Chester is undefeated at home against Bentley (3-0) in those previous seven showdowns, and the Golden Rams bring a two-game winning streak in the series into Saturday’s opener.
West Chester’s 20-19 victory last season in Waltham, Mass., was the slimmest margin of victory in the series.
Last year up in Boston, West Chester engineered a 71-yard drive in 44 seconds that resulted in a 7-yard touchdown run from Jayden Williams with 53 seconds left to come from behind and beat Bentley, 20-19. It marked the second straight year that the Golden Rams defeated the Falcons by one point in its season opener. West Chester never led in the contest until that go-ahead TD run by Williams in the final minute of the game.
A PEAK INTO THE FUTURE
West Chester returns home next Saturday for a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) crossover contest with California (Pa.) at Farrell Stadium. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m.
Bentley Falcons 2024 Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown
0 Rashon Bradford WR 5-9 170 Sr. Rahway, N.J.
0 Mason LaBrie DB 6-2 190 Fr. Manhattan Beach, Calif.
1 Brett Pullman QB 6-4 240 Gr. Worcester, Mass.
1 Anthony Golden LB 5-10 215 Gr. Milton, Mass.
2 Matt Duchemin DB 6-0 190 Gr. Haverhill, Mass.
3 Walter Morales Jr. DB 5-9 170 Jr. Leominster, Mass.
3 Jonathan Oriakhi WR 6-0 200 Sr. Swampscott, Mass.
4 Joe Rivers LB 6-1 255 Gr. Lunenberg, Mass.
4 Eli Batista WR 5-9 165 Fr. Peabody, Mass.
5 Nick Bottoni QB 6-2 205 Jr. Dix Hills, N.Y.
5 Eman Nda DB 5-9 180 Jr. Pittsfield, Mass.
6 Najee Lovejoy CB 6-0 180 So. Sewaren, N.J.
7 Rene Nunez DB 5-11 185 Sr. Secaucus, N.J.
8 Zachary Goodwin DL 6-0 300 Gr. North Easton, Mass.
8 Luke Warnock QB 6-0 191 Fr. Boca Raton, Fla.
9 Andres Andujar DB 6-3 196 Sr. Cranston, R.I.
9 Zion Simmons WR 5-10 165 Fr. Boston, Mass.
10 Chance Artope RB 5-11 200 Sr. Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.
10 Mike DiPlacido DB 6-0 195 Sr. Hudson, Mass.
11 Micye Duntin DE 6-2 240 Gr. Boston, Mass.
12 Billy Osborn QB 6-4 210 Jr. Marlton, N.J.
13 Isaiah Decias WR 5-8 180 Sr. Ozone Park, N.Y.
13 Jaxon Pereira DB 5-10 190 Fr. Auburn, N.H.
14 Jack Ford WR 6-1 190 Sr. Medford, Mass.
14 Chadwick Bailey DB 6-0 200 Gr. Los Angeles, Calif.
15 Zay Osgood QB 6-0 180 So. Boston. Mass.
16 David Brown Jr. DB 5-9 180 So. Lynn, Mass.
17 Mason Campbell K/P 6-2 210 Gr. Naples, Fla.
18 Cooper Marcum TE 6-2 225 Fr. Greenville, N.C.
19 Jevon Holley DB 5-9 165 Jr. Fall River, Mass.
20 Christian Zamor LB 6-1 198 Fr. Everett, Mass.
21 Tyler Lane S 5-11 200 Jr. Hopedale, Mass. 22 Vinnie Holmes RB 5-10 200 Gr. Mansfield, Mass.
23 Austin Calarco DB 6-0 205 Jr. Upper Saddle River, N.J.
24 Jakob Flores DB 5-11 175 Jr. Winchester, Mass.
25 Joshua Compoh RB 6-0 215 Jr. Nashua, N.H. 26 Nick Marciano WR 5-10 185 Gr. Mansfield, Mass.
27 Telly Edouard RB 5-8 175 So. North Providence, R.I.
28 James Guy RB 5-10 205 So. Lynn, Mass.
29 Alex Berrouet RB 6-0 210 Gr. Acton, Mass.
30 Jahsen Williams LB 6-0 195 Fr. Lowell, Mass.
31 Prince Kweh CB 5-10 160 Jr. Providence, R.I.
32 Jonathan Grinion DB 6-1 215 Fr. Walpole, Mass.
33 Alex Barlow LB 6-0 220 Fr. Duxbury, Mass.
34 Dylan Gordon RB 6-2 215 Jr. Foxborough, Mass. 35 Casey Trodden LB 6-1 210 Jr. Marshfield, Mass.
36 Tyler DeMattio DB 5-10 195 Jr. North Attleboro, Mass.
37 Carson Browne RB 5-11 187 So. Peabody, Mass.
38 Sean Winbush DB 6-4 180 Fr. Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.
39 Santi Quiceno DB 5-11 190 So. Revere, Mass.
40 Jake Bierenbroodspot DB 5-8 165 Fr. Saugus, Mass.
41 Day Garcia LB 5-11 225 Jr. Providence, R.I.
43 Billy Ladd DB 5-10 185 Fr. San Jose, Calif.
44 Jake Berglund LB 6-0 220 Sr. Burlington, Mass.
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown
45 Henry Schouten LB 6-1 225 Jr. Placida, Fla. 46 Ian Dixon TE 6-3 230 So. Wakefield, Mass.
48 Joey DiSalvo S 6-5 210 Sr. Cumberland, R.I.
49 Brian McSweeney LB 6-0 210 Fr. Andover, Mass.
50 Nick Pucillo LB 6-0 215 Gr. Acton, Mass.
51 Mario Diaz DL 6-0 265 Fr. Brookville, N.Y.
52 Quincy Plumer OL 6-3 291 Sr. Brockton, Mass.
53 Robert Noonan LB 5-11 175 So. Winthrop, Mass.
54 Connor Cronk DL 6-1 220 Fr. Norwell, Mass.
55 Marshall Halfacre DE 6-3 230 So. Fair Haven, N.J.
56 Christian Pacheco LB 6-1 220 Fr. Marblehead, Mass.
57 Kieran Campbell DL 6-1 240 Fr. Doylestown, Pa.
59 Jon D’Amore LB 6-0 205 Jr. Berlin, Conn.
62 Nick Raymond OL 6-3 270 So. Everett, Mass.
63 Dean Nally DL 6-0 270 Gr. Wilmington, Mass.
64 Antonio Puleo OL 6-4 320 Fr. Waltham, Mass.
65 Brenden Dowling OL 6-3 280 Sr. Hyannis, Mass.
70 Jake Jackson OL 6-3 275 Jr. S. Hadley, Mass.
71 Jacob Galarza OL 6-3 290 Sr. Dayville, Conn.
73 Ahmin Rahim OL 6-5 290 So. Woburn, Mass.
74 Patrick Griffin OL 6-0 270 Jr. Holliston, Mass.
76 William Antippas OL 6-3 270 Fr. West Islip, N.Y.
77 Mike Boutros OL 6-3 275 Jr. Worcester, Mass.
78 Joe LoChiatto OL 6-3 285 Jr. Feeding Hills, Mass.
79 Joseph Forbes OL 6-0 275 Fr. Plainsboro, N.J.
80 Giacobbe Ward WR 6-1 175 So. Everett, Mass.
81 James Stamatos WR 6-1 195 Sr. Foxborough, Mass.
82 Peter Bibby III WR 5-10 185 So. Johnston, R.I.
83 Matt Haggan WR 5-10 180 So. Westford, Mass.
84 Max Frediani WR 6-0 190 Fr. Lawrence, Mass.
85 Max Wolfgang TE 6-4 230 Sr. N. Andover, Mass.
86 Wade Holden TE 6-4 245 Jr. East Northport, N.Y.
87 Pat Damon TE 6-3 215 Gr. Hanover, Mass.
88 Nayvon Reid TE 6-4 245 Sr. Brockton, Mass.
89 Matt Richardson K/P 6-2 175 Jr. Brookline, Mass.
90 Quincy Pickett DL 6-1 290 So. Brockton, Mass. 91 Nolan Parchesky DE 6-3 240 Jr. Wakefield, R.I.
92 Cal McAuliffe DE 6-5 230 So. Bedford, N.H.
93 Charlie Lauzon DE 6-3 245 Sr. Newton, N.J.
94 Max Rizza P 6-3 225 So. Reading, Mass.
95 AJ Norton-Jefferson DL 6-2 265 Sr. Melrose, Mass.
96 Jake Frederick DL 6-3 285 Fr. Hampton, N.H.
97 Tommy DeMatteo DE 6-2 230 Sr. Milton, Mass.
98 Isaiah Gomes DL 6-3 250 Gr. Dorchester, Mass.
99 Herve Tshibamba DL 6-2 290 Gr. Naugatuck, Conn.
West Chester Golden Rams 2024 Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown
0 Abdul Stewart DB 6-1 205 Sr. Coatesville, Pa.
1 D’Shaun Seals WR 5-7 155 Sr. Philadelphia, Pa.
2 Cooper Jordan QB 5-11 175 Jr. Downingtown, Pa.
3 Raheim Bowens WR 5-10 175 R-Sr. Lansdowne, Pa.
4 Jayden Williams RB 6-1 215 R-Jr. Bethlehem, Pa.
5 Jonathan Haynes WR 6-0 205 R-Sr. North Wales, Pa.
6 Juke Peaker RB 5-9 195 R-So. Philadelphia, Pa.
7 Maurice Beverly DB 6-0 215 Jr. Philadelphia, Pa.
8 Victor Pena DB 5-10 170 R-Jr. York, Pa./York
9 Connor Noble LB 6-1 240 R-Jr. Chester Springs, Pa.
10 Zack Gillen WR 5-9 165 R-So. Easton, Pa.
11 Ethan Kohler QB 6-2 195 Jr. Schwenksville, Pa.
12 Matt Marshall DB 5-10 170 R-Jr. Philadelphia, Pa.
13 Jonathan Ingram QB 6-1 175 Fr. Wyncote, Pa. 14 Robby Longo WR 5-11 175 R-So. Springfield, Pa.
15 Brody McAndrew FB 6-2 205 Sr. Penndel, Pa.
16 Jack Rama QB 6-2 180 R-Fr. Springfield, Pa.
17 Collin Callahan WR 5-11 175 Sr. Montclair, N.J.
18 Jay Simmons WR 5-11 170 R-Fr. Wilmington, Del.
19 Gabriel Smalley QB 6-1 195 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa.
20 Anthony Leonardi RB 5-11 180 Fr. Ivyland, Pa.
21 Dayshawn Jacobs RB 5-10 175 R-So. West Chester, Pa.
21 Too Jemahwuo DB 5-10 170 Fr. East Lansdowne, Pa.
22 Jamir Reyes DB 5-11 185 R-Fr. Philadelphia, Pa.
23 Jal. Davis-Shabazz DB 5-10 185 So. Philadelphia, Pa.
24 Nate Edwards DB 5-10 195 Sr. Chelthenham, Pa.
25 Jimmy Wright DB 5-10 185 Jr. Havertown, Pa.
26 Shane Mosley DB 6-0 205 Gr. Havertown, Pa.
27 Stephen Broderick RB 5-9 165 R-Fr. Huntingdon Valley, Pa.
28 Ricardo Delgado LB 6-1 225 Jr. Warminster, Pa.
29 Sam Sykes DB 5-9 200 Sr. Cheltenham, Pa.
30 Tim Gipli DB 5-10 175 Fr. Levittown, Pa.
31 Kaleb Brown DB 6-0 200 Jr. Reading, Pa.
32 Zaire McLaurin DB 6-1 220 Jr. Philadelphia, Pa.
33 Tahj Johnson DB 5-9 160 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa.
34 Miles Goodwin DB 6-3 210 Fr. Oreland, Pa.
35 Dan Vogelsong DB 6-0 190 Fr. Doylestown, Pa.
36 Mitch Ragni FB 6-0 235 So. West Chester, Pa.
37 Elijah Beaty DB 5-10 170 R-Fr. Philadelphia, Pa.
38 Sam Smalls DB 5-9 170 Fr. Harrisburg, Pa.
39 Jelonie Rieara DB 6-1 185 Fr. East Stroudsburg, Pa.
40 Johnny Pergine LB 5-11 225 So. Norristown, Pa.
41 David Rush FB 6-1 230 R-Sr. Philadelphia, Pa.
42 Ryan Shannon LB 6-1 210 Fr. Downingtown, Pa.
43 Adam Rodgers DB 6-1 190 Fr. Elkins Park, Pa.
44 Chasen Wint LB 6-0 205 Sr. Havertown, Pa.
45 Anthony Carey FB 6-1 225 Fr. Churchville, Pa.
46 Sean Henry PK/P 6-2 200 Sr. Reading, Pa.
47 Seamus McCain DE 6-3 220 R-Fr. Philadelphia, Pa.
47 Chris Kohlbrenner DB 5-9 170 Fr. Ambler, Pa.
48 Sean Moskowitz LB 6-2 225 Fr. Chalfont, Pa.
49 Khadir Rowe LB 6-0 235 R-Fr. Philadelphia, Pa.
50 Riley Hackett DL 6-4 235 R-Fr. Ambler, Pa.
51 Jayden Trace LB 6-1 220 Fr. Barrington, N.J.
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown
52 Tyson Tate LB 6-2 240 R-Jr. Norristown, Pa.
53 Luke Trunell LB 6-3 230 So. Yardley, Pa.
54 Charley Mininger DE 6-3 245 Sr. Willow Grove, Pa.
55 Nate Desmond DE 6-4 245 R-Jr. Ridley, Pa.
56 Ethan Vargas OL 6-5 295 R-So. York, Pa.
56 Brenn Scott LB 6-2 230 Fr. Lewes, Del.
57 Jake Kvech DT 6-5 265 Fr. Downingtown, Pa.
58 Jack Fry DL 6-5 295 So. Norristown, Pa.
59 Cole Evans OL 6-2 290 So. Warminster, Pa.
60 Cam McQueen OL 6-1 275 Sr. Charlotte, N.C.
61 Richard Pohorilenko OL 6-4 280 R-Fr. Holland, Pa.
62 Hayden Mulligan OL 6-4 280 Fr. Doylestown, Pa.
63 Charles Sheppard OL 6-2 295 R-Fr. Hamburg, Pa.
64 Tommy Pajic PK 6-2 180 Fr. Marlton, N.J.
65 Ali Ballo OL 6-3 330 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa.
66 Dylan Nichols OL 6-1 280 Sr. Coatesville, Pa.
67 Shai Gilmore P 5-10 165 Fr. Cherry Hill, N.J.
68 Brody Jacobs OL 6-3 280 R-Fr. Horseheads, N.Y.
69 Tucker Valoczki OL 6-4 270 Fr. Hershey, Pa.
70 Bill Martelon OL 6-4 310 Sr. Philadelphia, Pa.
71 Jacob Collazo DL 6-3 300 R-Fr. Reading, Pa.
72 Ian Hornberger OL 6-5 305 R-Fr. Williamsport, Pa.
73 Trey Wells OL 6-5 300 Sr. Lancaster, Pa.
74 Ryan Buchanan OL 6-1 275 Fr. Brick, N.J.
76 Jake Phipps OL 6-3 280 R-So. Middletown, Del.
77 Patrick Methlie OL 6-3 290 R-Jr. Avondale, Pa.
78 Caelen Krasley OL 6-3 310 R-Jr. Chester Springs, Pa.
79 Ryan Zuk PK 6-2 170 Fr. Telford, Pa.
80 Darrell Brown WR 5-11 180 So. Swedesboro, N.J.
81 Dylan McKenzie WR 6-3 190 So. Oreland, Pa.
82 Thatcher Miller TE 6-4 230 R-Jr. Lititz, Pa. 83 Griffin Huffman WR 6-1 200 R-Fr. Mechanicsburg, Pa.
84 Sy Burgos WR 5-9 175 R-Fr. Harrisburg, Pa.
85 Ryan Bender WR 6-3 190 Fr. Marlton, N.J.
85 Collin Skeen WR 6-0 195 R-Fr. Scranton, Pa.
86 Troy Corson WR 5-9 175 So. Wernersville, Pa.
87 Mike Darcy TE 6-3 240 R-Jr. Lansdale, Pa.
88 Luke van Brill TE 6-1 210 Fr. Swedesboro, N.J. 89 Ryan Johnston TE 6-4 210 Fr. Springfield, Pa.
90 Anthony Ferrugio DE 6-3 220 Fr. Quakertown, Pa.
91 Nicholas Rogers DE 6-5 240 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa.
92 Tristan Thomas TE 6-9 248 So. Medford, N.J.
93 Zack Liberatore PK/P 6-2 180 R-So. Glen Mills, Pa.
94 Daniel Hicks DE 6-5 265 Jr. Lansdale, Pa.
95 Joey Zack DE 6-4 220 R-Fr. Langhorne, Pa.
96 Luke Vereb TE/LS 6-3 225 R-Jr. Yardley, Pa.
97 R.J. MacNamara DE 6-3 225 R-Jr. Lansdale, Pa.
98 Debrick Johnson DT 6-4 290 R-So. Fairless Hills, Pa.
99 A.J. Sanders DL 6-2 250 So. New Cumberland, Pa.
GOLDEN RAMS Offense
Today’s Two Deeps
FL 14 Robby Longo 81 Dylan McKenzie
TE 82 .....Thatcher Miller 87 .... Mike Darcy
LT 77 Patrick Methlie 60 Cam McQueen
LG 78 Caelen Krasley 59 Cole Evans
C 66 .....Dylan Nichols 76 .... Jake Phipps
RG 70 Bill Martelon 62 Hayden Mulligan
RT 73 Trey Wells
SE 3 Rahiem Bowens
B 1 D’Shaun Seals
QB 2 .....Cooper Jordan 11 .... Ethan Kohler
RB 21 Dayshawn Jacobs 4 Jayden Williams
FALCONS Defense
DE 11 Micye Duntin 98 Isaiah Gomes
NT 99 Herve Tshibamba 90 Quincy Pickett
DT 8 .....Zachary Goodwin 95 .... AJ Norton-Jefferson
DE 97 Tommy DeMatteo 4 Joe Rivers
ILB 50 Nick Pucillo 1 Anthony Golden
ILB 45 Henry Schouten 35 Casey Trodden
OLB 10 Mike DiPlacido
CB 2 .....Matt Duchemin 5 .... Eman Nda
SS 7 Rene Nunez 16 David Brown
FS 9 Andres Andujar 14 Chadwick Bailey
CB 39 .....Santi Quiceno 24 .... Jakob Flores
GOLDEN RAMS Specialists
Place-kicker 46 .....Sean Henry 79 .... Rylan Zuk
Punter 93 Zack Liberatore 67 Shai Gilmore
Kick Ret. 21 Dayshawn Jacobs 4 Jayden Williams
Punt Ret. 1 D’Shaun Seals 10 Zack Gillen
Long Snaps 96 Luke Vereb 70 Bill Martelon
Holder 93 .....Zack Liberatore 15 .... Brody McAndrew
FALCONS Offense
WR 3 Jonathan Oriakhi 26 Nick Marciano
TE 88 .....Nayvon Reid 87 .... Pat Damon
LT 77 Mike Boutros 73 Amin Rahim
LG 52 Quincy Plumer 63 Dean Nally
C 65 .....Brenden Dowling 70 .... Jake Jackson
RG 71 Jacob Galarza 74 Pat Griffen
RT 78 Joe LoChiatto 62 Nick Raymond
WR 13 Isaiah Decias 82 Peter Bibby
WR 0 Rashon Bradford 14 Jack Ford
QB 1 .....Brett Pullman 12 .... Billy Osborn
RB 22 Vinnie Holmes 29 Alex Berrouet
GOLDEN RAMS Defense
DE 55 Nate Desmond 97 R.J. MacNamara
NT 58 Jack Fry 98 Debrick Johnson
DE 94 .....Daniel Hicks 54 .... Charlie Mininger HAWK 47 Seamus McCain 44 Chasen Wint
MLB 53 Luke Trunell 52 Tyson Tate
WLB 9 Connor Noble 49 Khadir Rowe
SLB 25 Jimmy Wright 32 Zaire McLaurin
CB 12 .....Matt Marshall 37 .... Elijah Beatty
SS 26 Shane Mosley 31 Kaleb Brown
FS 22 Jamir Reyes 29 Sam Sykes
CB 0 .....Abdul Stewart 8 .... Victor Pena
FALCONS Specialists
Place-Kicker 17 .....Mason Campbell 89 .... Matt Richardson
Punter 89 Matt Richardson 94 Max Rizza
Kick Ret. 2 Matt Duchemin 5 Eman Nda
Punt Ret. 2 Matt Duchemin 5 Eman Nda
Long Snaps 26 Nick Marciano 81 James Stamatos
Holder 12 .....Billy Osborn 5 .... Nick Bottoni
2024-25 West Chester University Cheerleaders
From late August through early-to-mid March each school year, West Chester University’s cheerleaders are front and center at all Golden Rams football games in the fall and both men’s and women’s basketball games in the winter. Additionally, West Chester University’s cheerleaders have traveled to Orlando, Fla., and the Wide World of Sports in January to compete in the UCA Nationals. The Golden Rams Cheer Squad placed among the top five at UCA Nationals in each of the past four years, including a national championship effort last winter and a runner-up performance in 2023.
The cheerleaders work hard in the preseason learning mostly new material for the upcoming campaign, conditioning and developing a pride in the West Chester University community. Aside from preparing their 35-member team for the year ahead, the West Chester University cheerleaders also host high school clinics in order to develop cheerleading around the area.
The West Chester University cheerleaders take on many community service projects focusing mainly on breast cancer awareness, as well as doing many youth and high school cheering clinics, donating to needy schools and volunteering with the elderly within the West Chester community.
The team also makes many public appearances as representatives of WCU, highlighted each holiday season with a spot in the borough’s annual Christmas Parade.
Name Pos. Cl. Hometown / High School
Alexis Aguiar Base Gr. Delran, N.J./Delran
Jess Berry Base Fr. Warrington, Pa./CB South
Brooke Bradley Base Fr. Clarks Summit, Pa./Abington Heights
Jasmin Bullers Base So. Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cumberland Valley
Alexis Casale Back Jr. Springfield, Pa./Springfield
Aubrey Fink Base Fr. York, Pa./Dallastown
Alexis Grimes Flyer So. Matamoras, Pa./Delaware Valley
Emily Ham Backspot Jr. West Grove, Pa./Padua Academy
Justice Haynes Flyer So. Reading, Pa./Conrad Weiser
Cameron Heron Base So. Philadelphia, Pa./Saint Hubert
Madison Hines Flyer Jr. Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley
Sarah Hogan Base Sr. Holland, Pa./Council Rock South
Julia Hunt Base Jr. Ridley, Pa./Archbishop Carroll
Reese Kucher Backspot Fr. Quakertown, Pa./Lansdale Catholic
McKenna Maffei Flyer Sr. Oxford, Pa./Oxford Area
Adelyn Mariani Flyer So. Springfield, Pa./Springfield
Aubrey Moyer Backspot Fr. Sinking Spring, Pa./Wilson
Allison Nadin Base Jr. Chadds Ford, Pa./Unionville
Samantha Noble Base So. Bordentown, N.J./Northern Burlington
Kylie Orseno Backspot So. North Wales, Pa./North Penn
Rosalia Passanisi Base Fr. Northampton, Pa./Northampton
Camrynn Pellegrini Base So. Doylestown, Pa./CB West
Madison Polansky Flyer Jr. Lansdale, Pa./North Penn
Aubreigh Rogers Base Fr. York, Pa./Dallastown
Abby Roman Base Sr. Mountain Top, Pa./Crestwood
Noelle Schusko Backspot Jr. Malvern, Pa./Pope John Paul
Bryanna Shunk Flyer Fr. Reading, Pa./Exeter
Grace Smith Backspot Fr. Chester Springs, Pa./Downingtown East
Kylie Smith Base Fr. Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield
Devon Stein Base So. Norristown, Pa./Norristown
Lexi Swisher Flyer Sr. Morgantown, Pa./Twin Valley
Kyleigh Taylor Base So. Philadelphia, Pa./Saint Hubert
Peyton Taylor Base So. Bethlehem, Pa./Freedom
Sophia Venango Base Fr. Abington, Pa./Abington
Victoria Zencak Base So. Warrington, Pa./CB South
Emily Zoellner Base So. Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley
WCU’s Incomparable Marching Band
With a proud and distinguished history that dates back to 1889, the 324-member “INCOMPARABLE” Golden Rams Marching Band continues to delight audiences with its innovative and inspiring performances.
The Golden Rams Marching Band performs regularly at WCU football games, exhibition events throughout the region, and special events for the university and community. In addition to performances at National Football League events and World Series games, the group has also twice performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Golden Rams Marching Band is proud to perform regularly at Bands of America Regional and National Events. Most recently, the Golden Rams performed in featured exhibition at the 2018 Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. Last January, the “INCOMPARABLE” Golden Rams Marching Band was featured in the Tournament of Roses Parade as well as the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif.
The West Chester University INCOMPARABLE Golden Rams Marching Band has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Sudler Trophy! Presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, the Sudler Trophy is awarded bi-annually to a college or university marching band which has demonstrated the highest musical standards and innovative marching routines and ideas, and which has made important contributions to the advancement of the performance standards of college marching bands over a number of years. WCU is the first Division II school in history to receive this prestigious honor!
Killinger Football Memorial Scholarships
Memorialize a loved one, teammate or friend through a Killinger Foundation Memorial Scholarship.
Contact Col. Emil Messikomer at (610) 213-3035 for more information. Thank You to our Memorial Scholarship Supporters!
Listed Below is a list of current WCU Football scholarships.
Bonder Family
Killinger Family
Ercolani Family
Tom Hogan
Michael Horrocks
Bonnie Claire Bruno
Buechele Family
Brogan Family
Jack and Helen Ivins
Augenbaugh Family
1958 Team
1954 Phys. Ed. Class
Louis Caparro
John G. Taronis
Burrows
Guy R. Isenberg
Ciccarone Family
Cheesman Family
Robert Mitten
Emil H. Messikomer, Jr.
William J. Phillips
Adolph and Wanda Strohschien
Men’s Basketball
2024-25 Schedule
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