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.

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

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.

Greg Johnson ・October 31, 2022

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.

Greg Johnson ・October 25, 2022

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.

Greg Johnson ・October 23, 2022

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.

Greg Johnson ・October 20, 2022

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.

Greg Johnson ・October 18, 2022

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.

Greg Johnson ・October 17, 2022

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.

Greg Johnson ・October 10, 2022

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