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.

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

Fourth-year goalkeeper Nick Christoffersen prepares to kick the ball outside the goal during a game.

Quakers handle Harvard at Penn Park

The men’s soccer team beat Harvard 2-1 on Sunday, their first win over the Crimson since 2019.

Greg Johnson ・October 23, 2023

Bella Rittenberg celebrates with a teammate after making a big play during a game.

Underclasswomen show up and out in Penn’s win over Columbia

The volleyball team beat the Lions 3-1 on Saturday at the Palestra.

Greg Johnson ・October 16, 2023

Stas Korzeniowski extends his arms in celebrating after scoring a goal during a game.

Red & Blue top Big Red

The men’s soccer team beat Cornell 1-0 on Saturday at Penn Park.

Greg Johnson ・October 9, 2023

Albert Jang looks at his kick as it sails toward the goalposts against Dartmouth.

Clutch kick nets Jang Player of the Week honors

The third-year punter/kicker, who nailed a 51-yard field goal on Saturday against Dartmouth, has been selected Ivy League Special Teams Player of the Week.

Greg Johnson ・October 3, 2023