Sports – Page 9 – The Edition GA

8Nov

GA’s First Annual Ginny Hoffman Day

On Saturday, October 23rd, Germantown Academy hosted its first annual Ginny Hofmann day to celebrate girls’ athletics at GA. Varsity fall sports (field hockey, soccer, cross country, tennis, volleyball and water polo) competed in games throughout the morning. Ginny Hofmann Day was started as a way to highlight girls athletics, and as a way to […]

8Nov

Roma Reddy ' 25

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US Open Unseeded Champion

“Emma Randucandu’s Astounding Win at the U.S. Open 2021 is ground-breaking in the world of tennis.” 18-year-old British tennis player, Emma Randucanu, recently demolished all of the competitors in the 2021 U.S. Open, achieving her first major title and rising to No. 22 in the WTA and No.1 in Britain. Originally ranked 150th in the […]

The New Normal in the World of Athletics

4Nov

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The New Normal in the World of Athletics

After over a year of COVID-19 restrictions, eager athletes and the entire Germantown Academy community are overjoyed to have the fall sports seasons back to normal. The GA student athlete community has grown stronger since all have a common love for their sport. They are ultimately united by simply being able to enjoy their high […]

31Oct

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The Philadelphia Sixers Current News

On June 20, 2021, the Philadelphia Sixers faced head-to-head against the Atlanta Hawks in a win-or-go home game. With the season on the line, this game determined the placement for the Eastern Conference Finals. The scoreboard read four minutes, when Ben Simmons made a spin move and got to the basket. He went up for […]

25Oct

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A Patriot Becomes A Quaker

Moforehan Abinusawa’s Commitment To Sprint Collegiately At The University Of Pennsylvania Fore Abinusawa ‘22 sprints to the finish line of her college search by committing to the University of Pennsylvania for Track and Field. Fore has participated in Germantown Academy’s Varsity Winter Track and the Varsity Spring Track programs since her freshman year, while running […]

10Oct

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Fall Athletics Make a Season Debut

After 24 long months, Germantown Academy fall sports are back to normal with little exception. Spectators, out-of-league play, and celebration-hugs have returned, along with the ebullience of many eager fall-sports athletes. The excitement of having a regular season is shared by all fall sports teams, which include Girls and Boys Soccer, Football, Boys and Girls […]

29Sep

Larry ZhanNo Comments

Phillies Playoff Chances?

In the most important game of the season, the Phillies were only down one run after a long, grueling battle. It was the bottom of the ninth inning and Ryan Howard stepped up to the plate. With two outs and two strikes one the board, one mistake would throw the entire season away. The pitcher […]

6Jun

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Spring Sports Recap

While this year’s spring sports looked a little different due to the pandemic, GA athletes were able to excel regardless. This year students playing spring sports were able to have an almost normal and complete season. Every team was required to wear masks throughout the duration of practice and games, with the exception of track. […]

House Olympics: As Normal as It Gets in the Year of 2021

6Jun

Kayla D' Eletto '23No Comments

House Olympics: As Normal as It Gets in the Year of 2021

To those unfamiliar with the exhilarating day known as “House Olympics,” this informal event is filled with friendly competitions that can earn house points in hopes of winning the coveted Competition Cup. Each house is named in honor of a well-respected member of the GA community; the seven houses are known as Alcott Day, Galloway, […]

27May

Angie Wang '24No Comments

Athlete of the Edition: Alex B

GA Baseball team captain Alex Bouchard ‘21 officially committed to Dickinson College on September 14, 2020, during his senior year. Alex has played baseball for all four years of high school, and he is deeply involved in his club team outside of school. He revealed that his proudest accomplishment is being the GA Baseball team […]