Sports – The Edition GA

4Nov

Nicole WardNo Comments

Volleyball continues their success

Last year, the GA volleyball team’s season ended victoriously, as they emerged with their second-ever Inter-Ac title and first-ever PAISSA title. A lot of work is put into creating a winning culture, but skill is not the only thing that makes GA volleyball continuously successful. The team has most girls returning with Hadley Evans ‘25, […]

31Oct

Nick Lohin '27

Nayan Shah '27No Comments

Jeff Thompson Leaves GA

Germantown Academy’s head coach of men’s and women’s swimming, Jeff Thompson, has announced that he will leave Germantown Academy at the end of the current school year. Thompson, a highly decorated coach, has significantly impacted the GA swim program during his 11 seasons, leading the teams to seven Inter-Ac titles and six undefeated seasons. Under […]

31Oct

Eliza Yu '28

Sophie Sun '28No Comments

New Girls Lacrosse Coach Joins Germantown Academy

Joining the Germantown Academy faculty this year is Coach Colleen Dawson, Athletics Associate for Student Development and Director of Lacrosse. Having previously coached at various colleges such as William and Mary, St. Joseph’s and Loyola University, Coach Dawson comes to GA with a different perspective, eager for the lacrosse season. “I’m looking forward to really […]

31Oct

Bryce Presley '26No Comments

Fueling Success: The Role of Nutrition in GA Athletics

In the GA community, nutrition is crucial for student athletes’ performance and overall well-being. The connection between food choice and athletic success continues to be a topic of discussion between coaches and athletes; these choices impact both practice experiences and game outcomes. At Germantown Academy, the culinary team prioritizes a variety of nutritious meals. The […]

27Oct

Larry ZhanNo Comments

AJ Towsen and Xavier Stearn thrive under Coach Donahue’s new regime

With Coach Donahue stepping up as the new Football Head Coach, many GA students are excited to see what the football team can accomplish this Fall season, with many players competing at an extremely high level. Two players to look out for are Captain AJ Towsen ‘25, a wide receiver, and quarterback Xavier Stearn ‘26. […]

18Jun

Maya Rosenzweig '27No Comments

Promising GA girls lacrosse future

This season marks the last for the 11 graduating seniors of the GA girls lacrosse program. Looking back on a season, GA athletics waves goodbye to the players who set the tone on and off the field. Of those 11, six competitive players will head to the world of D1 college lacrosse. Hours of hard […]

12Jun

Rushil Reddy '27

Nayan Shah '27No Comments

Summer Training At GA

With the end of this school year quickly approaching, many are looking forward to next fall. In preparation for the next fall sports season, students and sports teams alike are utilizing their time to train over the summer. With a large variety of different sports in the fall season, summer training regimens vary from person […]

12Jun

Clara Shafer '26No Comments

Spring Sports Recap

It is often said there is always calm before a storm. This statement can be accurately said when describing GA’s 2024 Spring Sports Season. The preparation brought by each team: baseball, softball, track and field, rowing and lacrosse, since mid-January calmly cycled players, or our own Upper School students into a monsoon of a season […]

4Jun

Nick Lohin '27No Comments

Advice for College Recruiting Process

Any student athlete who wants to continue their sport at the college level has probably heard of the NCAA. The National Collegiate Athletic Association “supports student athletes and their families.” They award over $3.5 million in athletic scholarships a year. There are three NCAA divisions, and the NCAA oversees recruiting, championships, rules and policies for […]

Superfan Tradition Lives On Through Four New Leaders

3Jun

Ava Dalton '26

Bryce Presley '26No Comments

Superfan Tradition Lives On Through Four New Leaders

The tradition of GA Superfans continues into the 2024-2025 school year! This year’s superfans were Madison Destefano ‘24 and Izzy Casey ‘24. Next year, the leadership positions will be taken over by Eddie McGettigan ‘25, Liv Reynolds ‘25, Flinn Brooks ‘25, and Gabby Bowes ‘25. This upcoming school year, GA has made the huge decision […]