Football Earns 12 Players on All-PSAC Squad

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – For the second consecutive season, 12 different members of West Chester's squad received All-PSAC honors for their contributions in 2016, which was announced by that same organization this morning. West Chester (8-3, 6-1 PSAC) finished second in the PSAC East, behind Kutztown who finished with an undefeated record (7-0) in conference play. Five members receiving an all-league nod, including Jarel Elder (Allentown, Pa. / Parkland), Doug Gilbert (Mount Laurel, N.J. / Lenape), Tyler Drob (Cherry Hill, N.J. / Cherry Hill East), Tyler Karpinski (Lancaster, Pa. / Manheim Township), and Brendan Paulison (Milford, Pa. / Delaware Valley). Leading the squad in rushing this season was Elder, who eclipsed over a 1,000 yards on the season in the regular season finale against Clarion. The junior produced 1,013 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Golden Rams. Additionally, the back chipped in 184 yards of receiving. Clearing the way for Elder upfront were Gilbert and Drob. Both received PSAC first team for the second consecutive season. Also on the line providing an impact was Vince Lostracco (Philadelphia, Pa. / Father Judge), who snagged second-team offense honors. The trio helped West Chester manage to be fourth in the conference in total points at 395. The Golden Rams' offense ranked fourth in the conference in rushing (2,192 yards) and fifth in passing (3,093 yards). Overall, this offense generated 480.5 yards per game, including nearly five touchdowns per contest. Through the air, Karpinski provided a team-high 798 yards. In a loss to Edinboro, the junior managed nine receptions for 178 yards and a Golden Ram touchdown. In total, he produced eight touchdowns which tied teammate Jordan Banks for the lead. West Chester utilized two different quarterbacks, but still captured 281 yards through the air per contest. Karpinski was a featured player this season and will look to replicate that success in his senior campaign. As a place kicker, Paulison grabbed first-team honors as well. Paulison kicked off 56 times for a total of 3,214 yards and 15 touchbacks. In terms of field goals, he was 8-15 with a long of 45 yards. The Milford native made six field goals from within 30 yards, five within 40, and a total of 4 inside 50. The sophomore also made second-team defense for punting, punting the ball 43 times for 1,604 yards. Paulison pinned teams within the 20-yard line 14 times and booted it 50 plus yards on three separate occasions. Defensively, the Golden Rams landed three players apiece on first and second-team honors. Receiving a first-team nod for the second consecutive season was junior Josh Ganzelli (Downingtown, Pa. / Downingtown East). On the defensive front, Ganzelli clogged running lanes to halt the oppositions' rushing attack. Ganzelli accumulated 44 total tackles with 12 being solo tackles. Additionally, he was second on the squad with a pair of sacks. A pair of players in the secondary receiving first-team includes sophomore Nydair Rouse (Philadelphia, Pa. / Simon Gratz) and senior Kevin Malone (Philadelphia, Pa. / West Catholic). Both Rouse and Malone posted three interceptions apiece this season. Rouse returned all three interceptions to the house, which is the second most in a single-season in school history behind Jim Pribula. One of the interceptions for a touchdown came from 35-yards out in the season opener to lift the Golden Rams in the fourth quarter to beat non-league opponent Bentley. This is Malone's second time earning the honor after being named first-team last season. The senior managed to return one interception for a touchdown from 85-yards out in the regular season finale against Clarion. The senior captain also accounted for 21 total tackles. The last trio of players were selected on the second-team for the Golden Rams. Sophomore Ch'aim Smith (York, Pa. / York Suburban) was a force on the defensive line, leading the team with 57 tackles (Solo 24, Assist 33) and 6 sacks. Smith also chipped in with 11 tackles for loss. Junior linebacker Kevin Duggan (Chalfont, Pa. / Central Bucks West) was right behind Smith with 53 (Solo 27, Assist 26) tackles in 2016. Both helped hold opponents to only 18.09 points per game. On special teams, Anthony Brown (Ephrata, Pa. / Conestoga Valley) was featured as the kick and punt return specialist. He was given a second-team nod for his efforts. In 12 kick returns, the junior totaled 259 yards for a 21.58 average. For punt returns, Brown returned the ball 22 times and managed a 9.05 average. PSAC FOOTBALL EASTERN DIVISION ALL-CONFERENCE OFFENSIVE FIRST TEAM Pos. Player School QB Caleb Walton Lock Haven RB Craig Reynolds Kutztown RB Robert Healy East Stroudsburg RB Jarel Elder West Chester OT Jordan Morgan Kutztown OT Doug Gilbert West Chester OG Tyler Drob West Chester OG Trent Fielding Lock Haven C Ben Kregger Kutztown TE Del'Vaughn Dennis Lock Haven WR Shawn Seif Lock Haven WR Tyler Karpinski West Chester WR Kellen Williams Kutztown PK Brendan Paulison West Chester PSAC FOOTBALL EASTERN DIVISION ALL-CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM Pos. Player School DL Eric Condron Kutztown DL Josh Ganzelli West Chester DL Chris Gary Bloomsburg DL Joe Bryant Cheyney DL Marc Ranaudo East Stroudsburg LB Allen Holman Shippensburg LB Kevin Chapple Lock Haven LB Andrew Harris Bloomsburg LB Zack Delp Kutztown DB Nydair Rouse West Chester DB Kevin Taylor Shippensburg DB Jack Perry Kutztown DB Kevin Malone West Chester RS Cole Chiappalle Shippensburg P Evan Stahl Millersville PSAC FOOTBALL EASTERN DIVISION ALL-CONFERENCE OFFENSIVE SECOND TEAM Pos. Player School QB Collin DiGalbo Kutztown RB Lawrence Elliott Bloomsburg RB Cole Chiappalle Shippensburg RB Justin Pyle Shippensburg OT Mike Fleming East Stroudsburg OT Oscar Ghasab Shippensburg OG Norm Rogers East Stroudsburg OG Vince Lostracco West Chester C Keon Hughes Cheyney TE Jeff Gulyas Shippensburg WR Kevin Wiggins Millersville WR Tim Wilson East Stroudsburg WR Michael Allen Bloomsburg PK Billy Deane Shippensburg PSAC FOOTBALL EASTERN DIVISION ALL-CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE SECOND TEAM Pos. Player School DL Ch'aim Smith West Chester DL Ronny Tomasetti Kutztown DL Richard Nase Shippensburg DL Joe Wetty Bloomsburg DL Ahmad McFarland East Stroudsburg LB Sean Dugan Millersville LB Jajier Jefferson Kutztown LB Kevin Duggan West Chester LB Mike Wiand East Stroudsburg DB Isaiah Flamer Lock Haven DB P.J. Santos Millersville DB Kenny Williams Kutztown DB Jerrin Toomey Bloomsburg RS Anthony Brown! West Chester RS Nysir Minney-Gratz! Lock Haven P Brendan Paulison West Chester Offensive Player of the Year: Jordan Morgan, Kutztown Defensive Player of the Year: Allen Holman, Shippensburg Freshman of the Year: Collin DiGalbo, Kutztown Coach of the Year: Jim Clements, Kutztown