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.

Stas Korzeniowski stands inside a goal at Penn Park with the Philly skyline in the background.

A striking soccer story, starring Stas Korzeniowski

The third-year forward discusses the mind of a striker, America’s growing soccer culture, his first-year to second-year jump, competing in semi-pro ball, playing injured, and what he enjoys about the beautiful game.

Greg Johnson ・November 8, 2023

Malachi Hosley flexes while a teammate lifts him in the air after scoring a touchdown against Cornell.

Hosley runs roughshod over Cornell for 261 yards and two scores

The first-year running back scored on two long runs in Penn’s 23-8 victory on Saturday, including the longest offensive touchdown play in school history.

Greg Johnson ・November 6, 2023

Allison Kuzyk, wearing her Penn uniform, holds her field hockey stick across her shoulders on steps inside Franklin Field.

In the circle with Allison Kuzyk

The fourth-year forward discusses her field hockey career, how Vancouver is like Seattle, her most memorable game, playing for the Junior Canadian Field Hockey Team, her interest in real estate, and her plans for the future.

Greg Johnson ・November 1, 2023

Abbey Cook kicks the ball down the field during a game.

Quakers come back against Cornell, clinch season-ending win

The women’s soccer team defeated Cornell 2-1 on Saturday at Penn Park.

Greg Johnson ・October 30, 2023

An article about the 1973 Penn vs. Brown game on the front page of the sports section in the Sunday, Oct. 7, 1973, edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Milestone Penn versus Brown matchup marks 50 years

The 1973 Penn vs. Brown football game at Franklin Field was the first in Ivy League history to feature two African American starting quarterbacks.

Greg Johnson ・October 26, 2023

Esha Velaga throws the ball in the air and prepares to serve during a game.

Velaga captures ITA Northeast Super Regional singles crown

The first-year on the women’s tennis team defeated her older sister in the final on Sunday in West Point, New York.

Greg Johnson ・October 25, 2023

Jared Richardson runs with the ball after catching a pass against Yale.

Richardson’s 17-catch day earns Player of the Week honors

The second-year wide receiver recorded 17 catches on Saturday in Penn’s victory over Yale. First-year running back Malachi Hosley also picked up Rookie of the Week recognition.

Greg Johnson ・October 24, 2023