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.

During a home game at Rhodes Field, midfielder Sara Readinger kicks the ball down the field.

Penn evens up 16th-ranked Harvard

In their first conference game of the season, the women’s soccer team tied 16th-ranked Harvard 1-1 on Saturday at Rhodes Field.

Greg Johnson ・September 26, 2022

Andrew Paolini makes a move with the ball while in the pocket.

Paolini, Graves awarded CSFL weekly honors

Andrew Paolini of the sprint football team has been named CSFL Offensive Player of the Week and Brandon Graves has been selected CSFL Rookie of the Week.

Greg Johnson ・September 20, 2022

Against Colgate at Franklin Field, a host of Penn defenders tackle a Colgate player with the ball.

Quakers claw back versus Colgate

The football team defeated Colgate 25-14 in their season opener on Saturday at Franklin Field. The Quakers trailed at halftime before scoring 22 unanswered points.

Greg Johnson ・September 19, 2022

Wearing his white Penn jersey, Stas Korzeniowski of the men's soccer team ticks the ball down the field.

Penn dominates Colgate

Behind a hat trick by sophomore forward Stas Korzeniowski, the men’s soccer team defeated Colgate 4-1 on Sunday in New York.

Greg Johnson ・September 12, 2022

Van Roten, Watson open NFL season with Bills, Chiefs

Two Penn alums will be playing for NFL teams this season: Greg Van Roten of the Buffalo Bills and Justin Watson of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Greg Johnson ・September 7, 2022

President Magill, center wearing a Penn hat, poses with female student-athletes.

Jamboree on Shoemaker Green welcomes Penn student-athletes

The Student-Athlete Kick-Off Picnic was held on Sept. 1 on Shoemaker Green outside of the Palestra and Franklin Field.

Greg Johnson ・September 6, 2022

Justin Watson, left, and a teammate jump in the air and celebrate after Watson scored a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in a preseason game.

Catching up with Justin Watson

The 2018 alumnus, currently in training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs, discusses learning a new offense, playing with Patrick Mahomes, similarities between Mahomes and Tom Brady, and why he is excited for the Penn football season.

Greg Johnson ・August 23, 2022

Anne Sage kneels down to address her players, who are seated on the field. Two players stand behind her.

NFHCA to bestow Anne Sage with its Lifetime Achievement Award

Sage, who passed away in 2019, was the first coach of the field hockey team and women’s lacrosse team and a pioneer of women’s athletics at Penn.

Greg Johnson ・August 22, 2022

On the mound wearing his blue Penn jersey, Joe Miller throws a pitch.

May graduate Joe Miller selected in MLB Draft

A First-Team All-Ivy pitcher who led the league in strikeouts, Miller was selected in the 11th round by the Detroit Tigers.

Greg Johnson ・July 20, 2022

Alone at Franklin Field track, Skyla Wilson lies up in the starting blocks, wearing her Penn track gear.

Flying high with Skyla Wilson

The May graduate discusses her track career, what she enjoys about racing, her favorite event, the rhythm involved in hurdling, her advice for underclassmen, and her plans for the future.

Greg Johnson ・July 6, 2022

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