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.

Top, Janae Stewart prepares to kick a ball; bottom, Jake Inserra prepares to make a tackle.

Freshmen fly high, land weekly awards

Janae Stewart of the women’s soccer team has been selected Ivy League Rookie of the Week and Jake Inserra of the sprint football team has been named CSFL Co-Defensive Player of the Week and Co-Rookie of the Week.

Greg Johnson ・ October 19, 2021

Members of the field hockey team high-five each other before a game.

Penn baffles Brown, moves to .500 in league play

The field hockey team defeated Brown 3-2 on Saturday in Rhode Island, the Quakers’ 10th consecutive win over the Bears.

Greg Johnson ・ October 18, 2021

Top, from left: senior running back Isaiah Malcome runs the ball against Lehigh and sophomore goalkeeper Sabien Paumen blocks a ball during a game; bottom, from left: junior quarterback Andrew Paolini runs with the ball and junior linebacker Lewis Evans motions near a referree.

Fantastic Quaker foursome take home weekly accolades

The football team’s Isaiah Malcome and the field hockey team’s Sabien Paumen have been honored by the Ivy League; sprint football’s Andrew Paolini and Lewis Evans have earned CSFL recognition.

Greg Johnson ・ October 12, 2021

Against Lehigh at Franklin Field, running back Trey Flowers breaks and open field tackle.

Quakers run all over Lehigh

Senior running backs Isaiah Malcome and Trey Flowers rushed for 201 yards and 115 yards, respectively, in Penn’s 20-0 shutout of Lehigh on Saturday at Franklin Field.

Greg Johnson ・ October 11, 2021

On a wooden bench outside of the Palestra, Andrea Wieland sits while wearing a blue vest with the works Penn on it.

Sports psychologist talks athletes and mental health

Andrea Wieland, the associate athletic director for sports performance at Penn Athletics, discusses athletes and mental health, Simone Biles, Ben Simmons, the yips, and the importance of seeing athletes as whole people.

Greg Johnson ・ October 5, 2021

At Rhodes Field, players on the women's soccer team hug and celebrate near the net after scoring a goal.

Red & Blue blanch Big Red, stay perfect at home

The women’s soccer team defeated Cornell 2-0 on Saturday at home, their sixth straight win at Rhodes Field.

Greg Johnson ・ October 4, 2021

Quarterback Andrew Paolini moves to the right in the pocket with the ball and looks down the field for an open receiver.

Pigskin pair pick up CSFL praise

Quarterback Andrew Paolini and linebacker Jake Inserra of the sprint football team have been named CSFL Offensive Player of the Week and Co-Defensive Player of the Week, respectively.

Greg Johnson ・ September 28, 2021

A collage showing Ben Stitz (top), Lauren Teuschl (bottom), and Charlie Gaffney (right) wearing their white Penn jerseys and preparing to kick the ball.

Olé, Olé, Olé: Quaker triad awarded Ivy weekly honors

Ben Stitz and Charlie Gaffney of the men’s soccer team and Lauren Teuschl of the women’s soccer team picked up weekly conference awards.

Greg Johnson ・ September 21, 2021

At Rhodes Field against Rice, Janae Stewart lifts and hugs her teammate in celebration.

Red & Blue one-up Rice at Rhodes Field

The women’s soccer team defeated the Owls 2-1 in overtime at home on Sunday behind goals by freshman forward Janae Stewart and senior forward Jackie Bruder.

Greg Johnson ・ September 20, 2021

Wearing her white Penn jersey, Gracyn Banks waves to the crowd while standing between two teammates.

Gracyn Banks named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week

The senior defender on the field hockey team anchored a backline that dominated Drexel and shut out Villanova over the weekend.

Greg Johnson ・ September 14, 2021

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