Greg Johnson

Managing Editor

Greg Johnson covers Penn Athletics and Recreation, which includes sports teams, intramural sports, and the Penn Relays. He manages the annual Research at Penn publication, which highlights notable research from all 12 schools at Penn.

Quarterback Aidan Sayin drops back during a game and prepares to throw the ball.

Sayin selected Ivy Offensive Player of the Week

The second-year quarterback led a fourth-quarter comeback against No. 22-ranked Princeton on Saturday, Penn’s first victory over a ranked opponent in seven years.

Greg Johnson ・November 22, 2022

At the Tse Center, two fencers face off during a bout.

Penn fencers prevail against nation’s top teams

The men’s and women’s fencing teams both played lights out at the Elite Invitational on Saturday at the Tse Center.

Greg Johnson ・November 21, 2022

Protesters march across a bridge protesting against hate and antisemitism.

Jewish history scholar talks antisemitism in today’s world

Historian Beth S. Wenger discusses the history of modern antisemitism, its effect on the Jewish people, antisemitism on the right and left, Kanye West, Kyrie Irving, criticism of Israel, and the history of Jewish people in America.

Greg Johnson ・November 21, 2022

At left, Stas Korzeniowski runs down the field; top right: Coach Brian Gill speaks with a player; bottom right: defender Leo Burney kicks the ball between two defenders.

Men’s soccer scores awards-season hat trick

Stas Korzeniowski has been named Offensive Player of the Year, Leo Burney has been selected Defensive Player of the Year, and Brian Gill has earned Coach of the Year honors.

Greg Johnson ・November 17, 2022

Following a win over Princeton in New Jersey, members of the men's soccer team pose on the field with the Ivy League championship banner.

Triumphant Quakers clinch undisputed Ivy crown

The men’s soccer team shut out Princeton 3-0 on Saturday in New Jersey and clinched its first Ivy League title in nine years.

Greg Johnson ・November 14, 2022

Gracyn Banks, wearing her blue Penn jersey, holds her field hockey stuff on her shoulder while leaning against a field hockey net.

Defensive maestra Banks earns First-Team All-Ivy acclaim

Fourth-year defender Gracyn Banks of the field hockey team has been named First-Team All-Ivy for the second year in a row.

Greg Johnson ・November 10, 2022

Top right: Ben Stitz kicks a soccer ball; bottom right: Livia Loozen and a teammate celebrate; right: Trey Flowers walks with the football.

Winning time: Three Quakers take home weekly conference awards

Ben Stitz of the men’s soccer team, Livia Loozen of the field hockey team, and Trey Flowers of the football team have secured Ivy League Player of the Week recognition.

Greg Johnson ・November 8, 2022

Coach Ray Priore and players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Cornell in Ithaca, New York.

Defense, special teams, running game, key in Quakers’ win over Cornell

The football team defeated Cornell 28-21 on Saturday in Ithaca, New York. The Quakers blocked two punts and running back Trey Flowers rushed for 124 yards.

Greg Johnson ・November 7, 2022

Third-year runner Maeve Stiles (left), fourth-year runner Lizzy Bader (top), and first-year runner Lily Murphy (bottom) run during a cross country race outside in the grass.

Cross country trio earns All-Ivy praise

Third-year runner Maeve Stiles has received First-Team All-Ivy recognition. Fourth-year runner Lizzy Bader and first-year runner Lily Murphy picked up Second-Team honors.

Greg Johnson ・November 2, 2022

At left, Adrian Montemayor prepares to kick a field goal during a game at Franklin Field. At right, Allison Kuzyk battles for the ball with an opposing player.

Kuzyk, Montemayor pick up player of the week honors

Field hockey’s Allison Kuzyk has been named Offensive Player of the Week and sprint football’s Adrian Montemayor has been named Special Teams Player of the Week.

Greg Johnson ・November 1, 2022

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