Greg Johnson | Penn Today

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.

Articles from Greg Johnson

After a home win over Columbia at Ellen Vagelos Field, the field hockey team poses with a banner celebrating Head Coach Collen Fink's 100th win.

Quakers conquer Columbia, Delaware during milestone weekend

The field hockey team defeated Columbia on Friday and Delaware on Sunday to give Colleen Fink her 100th and 101st victories as head coach of the Quakers.

During the Homecoming game versus Yale at Franklin Field, defensive lineman Joey Slackman grabs the Yale quarterback by the ankles and brings him to the ground.

Slackman named Ivy defensive player of the week

The third-year defensive lineman made a number of big plays in Penn’s 20-13 defeat of Yale on Saturday at Franklin Field.

During the Homecoming game against Yale at Franklin Field, two Penn players jump into each other's arms in celebration.

Clock-eating clutch drive vaults Quakers over Yale

Penn scored a touchdown with 20 seconds left in the game, which clinched a 20-13 Homecoming win over Yale on Saturday at Franklin Field.

At left, field hockey team members celebrate in a circle; at right, members of the men's soccer team stand in a circle.

Men’s soccer and field hockey teams earn top 25 rankings

The men’s soccer team ranked 16th in the latest United Soccer Coaches poll and the field hockey team was recently ranked 24th by the NFHCA.

At right, Kendren Smith falls to the ground after causing a turnover. At right, Allison Kuzyk fights for the ball with her stick.

Kuzyk, Smith earn player of the week awards

Field hockey’s Allison Kuzyk has been named Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week and football’s Kendren Smith has been selected Ivy and FCS Defensive Player of the Week.

At left, Allison Kuzyk tries to steal the ball from an offensive player; at right Julia Russo makes a move on the goalie.

Kuzyk-Russo connection leads Quaker comeback vs. Brown

The field hockey team beat Brown 3-2 on Saturday at Ellen Vagelos Field. They have won four out of their last five games.

During a game, quarterback Aidan Sayin prepares to throw a pass.

Quakers handle Hoyas in nation’s capital

The football team beat Georgetown 59-28 on Saturday in Washington, D.C. The Quakers are 4-0, their best start since in 19 years.

Wearing his white Penn jersey, Jake Heimlicher prepares to engage with an offensive lineman during a game.

Heimlicher’s heroics secure second consecutive weekly honor

Fourth-year Jake Heimlicher has been named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week, making him the first player in school history to receive the award in back-to-back weeks.

Wearing her red Penn jersey, Meghan Ward runs up the field with her stick in her hands.

Red & Blue blank LIU

The field hockey team defeated LIU 2-0 on Sunday at Ellen Vagelos Field, picking up their second win of the season.

Jake Heimlicher, left, fights through offensive lineman to make a tackle; Charles Tauckus, at right, brings down a runner with a group of teammates.

Gridiron grit garners two Quakers weekly rewards

Jake Heimlicher of the football team has been named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week and Charles Tauckus of the sprint football team has been selected CSFL Rookie of the Week.