Sports

10Jun Arthur Hu '26 Vincent Zhou '26No Comments

Germantown Academy looks back on successful spring sports season

As the 2025 spring season comes to an end, it is important to recognize the dedication and effort each team has shown. Looking back, each group has faced challenges and evolved together, and with the season now behind us, there is an excitement in the air as teams look ahead to next season’s opportunities to […]

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7Jun Arden Keitel '27 Eliza Yu '28No Comments

Swimmers, divers prepare for transition to college

Germantown Academy’s swimming and diving seniors leave behind a long legacy as they prepare to transition to college. The swimming and diving team is one of the strongest in the country, with the Germantown Academy Aquatic Club – more commonly known as the GAAC – ranking as a silver medal club and scoring almost 15,000 […]

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7Jun Maya Rosenzweig '27No Comments

Phillies off to strong start in baseball season

Following their home opener at Citizen Bank Park on March 31 – a 6-1 win against the Colorado Rockies – the Philadelphia Phillies have had a promising start to their season. Known for their loyal fan base and long history, the team hopes for a successful 2025 season. The Phillies team contains a strong core […]

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7Jun Maya Rosenzweig '27 Vincent Zhou '26No Comments

GA Broadcasting Club leaves lasting legacy

Driven by a passion for sports and media, Harrison Steinberg ‘25 founded the Germantown Academy broadcasting club in his sophomore year. Since then, its members have covered a variety of GA sports, including football, basketball, soccer and lacrosse.  Many members of the club appreciate the opportunity to develop real-world skills as broadcasters. They also describe […]

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7Jun Maya Rosenzweig '27 Vincent Zhou '26No Comments

Freshmen step up on girls lacrosse

This year, the girls lacrosse team has seen several freshmen step up in a significant way, filling key roles on the varsity roster left by last year’s graduating seniors. Despite their youth, these newcomers – Ellerie Catullo, Camryn Godfrey, Lily Hart, Anna McVeigh, Audrey Mennerich, and Shiyann Werts – have brought energy, skill and a […]

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11Apr Om Popat '28 Jason Ma '28 Vihaan Patel '28No Comments

Spring Sports Kick off at GA

As the snow thaws, Germantown Academy athletes and coaches alike have been hard at work for the upcoming spring season, preparing as early as the end of winter break.  Senior leader Colin Minehan ‘25 acts as a role model to the younger baseball players. He worked on improving the team’s coordination and chemistry during the […]

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8Apr Nieve Keitel Arden Keitel '27No Comments

Recruitment Faces Challenges with College Roster Cuts

A new lawsuit will cause massive changes in college recruiting. Athletes have sued The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) because they wanted payment for colleges using their name, likeness, and image (NIL) to make money.  This lawsuit calls for over $2.78 billion to be paid to plaintiffs for damages related to NIL, as well as […]

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7Apr Maya Rosenzweig '27No Comments

GA Underclassmen Spur Team Success

Each new freshman class brings a group of student-athletes who are focused on excelling in their respective sports. Though new to the bigger stage of high school athletics, many underclassmen players contribute to their team’s performance throughout the season. Coach Jeff Thompson, head of varsity swimming and diving, emphasizes the profound impact of underclassmen on […]

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1Apr Larry Zhan Xavier TubioNo Comments

Adrian Diem and Robby Bright reflect on pole-vaulting journey

Adrian Diem ‘25 and Robby Bright ‘25 are seniors who pole vault during the winter and spring track seasons. Since their freshman year, they have been the integral pole-vaulting duo of the GA track and field team. Across their multiple years in the program, they have succeeded in many different meets.  Throughout their time pole-vaulting […]

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6Feb Bryce Presley '26No Comments

The Super Bowl and Its Impact on the GA Community

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest and most exciting sporting events of the year, bringing football fans together to watch the top two teams compete for the championship title. This year, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs are going head-to-head after impressive seasons. The excitement around GA is growing as students […]

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