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.

Prince Emili, wearing a gray Penn football sweater, sits in the Franklin Field bleachers with his arm on a Penn football helmet.

Prince Emili signs with Buffalo Bills

The senior defensive lineman signed with the defending AFC East champions following last week’s NFL Draft.

Greg Johnson ・May 2, 2022

Steve Dolan, wearing a blue suit, red tie, and yellow hat, poses on the track at Franklin Field.

The return of the Penn Relays, directed by Steve Dolan

Dolan, the Frank Dolson Director of the Penn Relays, discusses the resumption of the world-famous meet after a two-year break, notable athletes who will be competing, new programming and features, and what makes the Relays so special.

Greg Johnson ・April 27, 2022

Keeley Block, center, celebrates with two of her teammates after scoring a goal.

Block buoys Red & Blue by Big Green

The freshman attacker had a career-high eight points in Penn’s 12-4 win over Dartmouth on Saturday in New Hampshire.

Greg Johnson ・April 25, 2022

Aly Abou Eleinen, holding a racquet, stands inside the Penn Squash Center next to a glass court.

Talking squash with Aly Abou Eleinen

The senior on the men’s squash team discusses what he enjoys about the sport, his training and preparation, the team’s progression and record-breaking season, and the life of a professional squash player.

Greg Johnson ・April 22, 2022

At the Quaker's Choice Awards at the Palestra, from left, Kristina Khaw, Sam Handley, Theo Lenz, Gracyn Banks, and Nikola Kovacikova stand with their trophies and awards

A toast to dear old Penn student-athletes

At the Quaker’s Choice Awards on Wednesday evening at the Palestra, Penn Athletics presented its major intercollegiate senior awards to five student-athletes.

Greg Johnson ・April 21, 2022

At left, goalkeeper Patrick Burkinshaw of the men’s lacrosse team defends the goal; at right, Wyatt Henseler of the baseball team swings at a pitch.

Burkinshaw, Henseler awarded weekly Ivy honors

Patrick Burkinshaw of the men’s lacrosse team has been named Ivy League Player of the Week and Wyatt Henseler of the baseball team has been selected conference Rookie of the Week.

Greg Johnson ・April 19, 2022

Junior Michael Keehan (top), senior Skyla Wilson (bottom), and Senior Mayyi Mahama (right).

Keehan, Mahama, Wilson place first at Larry Ellis Invitational

At the two-day Larry Ellis Invitational at Princeton over the weekend, the track & field team took home three first-place finishes.

Greg Johnson ・April 18, 2022

At Meiklejohn Stadium against Dartmouth, junior utility player Ben Miller swings at a pitch.

Ben Miller’s six-RBI day jolts Penn past Dartmouth

The Quakers defeated the Big Green 10-9 on Sunday at Meiklejohn Stadium. Junior Ben Miller hit a game-altering grand slam.

Greg Johnson ・April 4, 2022

At the NCAA Championships, sophomore CJ Composto wrestles with an opponent while standing, with his arms wrapped around his opponent's waist.

Composto attains EIWA Freshman of the Year acclaim

The 141-pounder went undefeated during the regular season against Ivy League and EIWA opponents, and earned All-American honors at the NCAA Championships.

Greg Johnson ・March 30, 2022

In the pitcher's circle, Bella Fiorentino prepares to throw the ball, while wearing her white Penn jersey.

Bella pitches beauty, blanks Brown

Junior Bella Fiorentino pitched a two-hit shutout in the softball team’s 3-0 defeat of Brown on Sunday in Rhode Island.

Greg Johnson ・March 28, 2022

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