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Home   >   Athletics   >   Athletics in the News
2012
May 02, 2012

Softball Wins Against Germantown Friends

Tom Utescher of the Chesnut Hill Local highlights the varsity softball team’s recent win against Germantown Friends School on Friday, April 27, 2012.

May 02, 2012

Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Defeats Friends’ Central

The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the varsity boys’ lacrosse team’s recent win against Friends Schools League opponent Friends’ Central on Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

Apr 30, 2012

Equestrian Team Places in Show

The junior varsity equestrian team competed in the Lesson Mount Division of the Junior Varsity Show on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at JenTri Stables in Furlong, PA.

Apr 29, 2012

Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Tops Neshaminy

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity girls’ lacrosse game against Neshaminy High School on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Apr 27, 2012

George School Baseball Wins 12-4

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity baseball team’s win against Academy of the New Church on Friday, April 27, 2012.

Apr 27, 2012

Girls’ Lacrosse Tops Abington Friends

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity girls’ lacrosse game against Friends Schools League opponent, Abington Friends School, on Friday, April 27, 2012.

Apr 26, 2012

Geissinger Celebration Drawing Closer

Registration continues for the May 11, 2012 dinner to honor Bob Geissinger, one of the four legendary coaches for whom the new Cougar Track and Cougar Field will be dedicated during a special ceremony on Saturday afternoon, May 12, 2012 during Alumni Weekend.

Apr 23, 2012

Alumni and Friends Cheer a Special Coach

While mixing just the perfect amount of humor with sincerity, about 110 people gathered at the Yardley Country Club on Saturday, April 21, 2012 to “Roast and Toast” Dave Satterthwaite ’65, one of four legendary coaches for whom the new Cougar Track and Cougar Field will be dedicated in May.

Apr 23, 2012

Varsity Boys Tennis Defeats Westtown and Captures the “Moose”

The varsity boys’ tennis team, who defeated Westtown (3-2) on Friday, April 20, 2012, won the final Moose Point to win the coveted Patterson Cup, affectionately known as the “Moose.”

Apr 20, 2012

George School Handles Devon Prep

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights the varsity boys’ lacrosse team’s recent win against Devon Prep on Friday, April 20, 2012.

Apr 19, 2012

Honor Thy Coaches Continues

Three beloved George School coaches and educators will be honored during the 2012-13 academic year for their dedication to our student athletes. Soccer coaches Russ Weimar ’48 and Paul Machemer ’65 will be celebrated in fall 2012. Girls’ Athletic Director and Lacrosse Coach Nancy Bernardini will be recognized in spring 2013.

Apr 17, 2012

Varsity Baseball Defeats Westtown

Philly.com highlights the varsity baseball team’s recent win against Westtown on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Apr 13, 2012

Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Wins Against New Hope-Solebury

The varsity girls’ lacrosse team enjoyed a 14-7 victory over New Hope-Solebury High School on Friday, April 13, 2012.

Apr 12, 2012

Boys’ Tennis Defeats Council Rock South

The varsity boys’ tennis team traveled to the home courts of one of its toughest opponents, Council Rock South, on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. The Cougars returned home with their second win of the season, posting a 4-3 victory over the Golden Hawks.

Apr 11, 2012

Satterthwaite ’65 Event Registration Continues

Time is running out to register for the April 21, 2012 dinner to honor Dave Satterthwaite ’65, one of the four legendary coaches for whom the new Cougar Track and Cougar Field will be dedicated during Alumni Weekend on May 11. Don’t miss the chance to say thank you to Dave for his thirty-four-year career at George School.

Apr 11, 2012

Varsity Softball Defeats Shipley

The lady Cougars scored the winning run at the bottom of the seventh inning defeating Shipley, 8-7 on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

Apr 10, 2012

Bob Geissinger Event Planned for May

During his four decades coaching and teaching at George School, Bob Geissinger made quite a name for himself – a name that has become synonymous with integrity. Bob, or Geis as he is affectionately known, spent thirty-eight years at George School as assistant athletic director and boys’ athletic director, history teacher, Drayton dorm head, and football, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse coach.

Apr 03, 2012

Lacrosse Opens with Wins

The varsity boys’ lacrosse team opened its season with wins over Hamilton West High School and Conwell-Egan Catholic High School. Playing for the first time on Cougar Field, the Cougars defeated Hamilton West High School, 16-5, on Saturday, March 31, 2012.

Apr 02, 2012

A Coach for All Seasons

Amid laughter, friendly conversation, and shared memories, about 135 people gathered at the Middletown Country Club on March 31, 2012 to honor Anne LeDuc, who has been lovingly described as a “coach for all seasons.” Anne is one of the legendary coaches for whom the new turf field will be dedicated in May.

Mar 27, 2012

George School Boys’ Lacrosse Preview

Returning for his 12th year as head coach (16th overall), Tom Griffith provides the outlook for the 2012 boys’ lacrosse season on PhillyLacrosse.com.

Mar 15, 2012

David Satterthwaite ’65 Celebrated in April

It’s been said that David Satterthwaite ’65 likes to go the extra mile. So it’s no surprise that during his thirty-four-year career at George School he has worn many hats, including teacher, track and field coach, director of boys’ athletics, and alumni director. On Saturday, April 21, 2012 Dave will be honored at the Yardley Country Club.

Mar 15, 2012

Honor LeDuc Event Nearing

Time is running out to register for the March 31, 2012 brunch to honor Anne LeDuc, one of the legendary coaches for whom the new Cougar Track and Cougar Field will be dedicated during Alumni Weekend in May.

Mar 07, 2012

Athletes Chosen for All-League Teams

Thirteen George School athletes representing basketball, wrestling, and swimming were honored on the Friends Schools League’s roster of winter 2011-12 all-league teams. A coeducational high school athletic league made up of nine Philadelphia-area independent schools, the Friends Schools League is founded on Quaker principles and fosters respectful behavior and good sportsmanship on the playing field.

Feb 27, 2012

Celebrating a Teacher, Coach, and Friend

A palpable energy filled the room as about 140 people gathered at the Northampton Valley Country Club on February 25, 2012 to honor John Gleeson. With football memorabilia and photos as a backdrop, former players, students, and friends came together to share stories about the man who has spent decades influencing young lives in the classroom and on the playing fields.

Feb 27, 2012

Girls’ Indoor Track Team Steps it Up at State Championships

The girls’ indoor track team took another leap forward at the Indoor State Championships at Penn State University in State College, PA on Saturday, February 25, 2012. For the first time in school history, the team qualified in three separate events (400 meter dash, one mile run, and 4x400 meter relay).

Feb 23, 2012

Chrissy Haney Commits to Bucknell University

George School senior Chrissy Haney recently signed a national letter of intent to attend Bucknell University and participate in their Division I track program.

Feb 20, 2012

Athletes Selected to National Academic Squad

George School is proud to announce that two student athletes have been selected to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s High School National Academic Squad.

Feb 13, 2012

Anne LeDuc Honored in March

Anne LeDuc is the first to admit that the relationships she has forged with her students have kept her young at heart. Having served as George School’s girls’ athletic director for thirty-one years and coaching a variety of sports, Anne will be celebrated during a brunch on March 31, 2012.

Feb 13, 2012

Honor Gleeson Event Drawing Closer

Time is running out to register for the February 25, 2012 event to honor John Gleeson, one of the legendary coaches for whom the new Cougar Field will be dedicated during Alumni Weekend in May. Don’t miss the chance to say thank you to a coach who has spent his career influencing students both in the classroom and on the playing fields.

Feb 13, 2012

Wrestlers Advance to Finals

George School’s varsity boys wrestling team defeated Academy of the New Church (ANC) 40-39 in the Friends Schools League (FSL) semifinal championships on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The Cougars ended the season in third place, while ANC finished in second.

Feb 12, 2012

Grant Loescher Wins FSL Title

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the Friends Schools League (FSL) championship swim meet on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Swarthmore College.

Feb 08, 2012

Lisa Bernardini ’08 Selected to Preseason All-CAA Lacrosse Team

Lisa Bernardini ’08, a senior midfielder at Old Dominion University, was recently named to the Colonial Athletic Association’s All-Conference preseason lacrosse team.

Feb 06, 2012

Wiggins the Fastest

Priscilla Wiggins holds the new Pennsylvania state record in the 1,500-meter race, setting the mark by running in a time of 4 minutes, 57.8 seconds at the Ed Poreda Invitational held at the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

Feb 03, 2012

Winter Track Sets New Records at Poreda Invitational

The varsity boys’ and girls’ track teams each broke records at the Ed Poreda Invitational at Lawrenceville's Lavino Fieldhouse on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. More than eighty teams took part in the competition.

Jan 28, 2012

Varsity Girls’ Team Edges Germantown Friends

Philly.com highlights the varsity girls’ basketball game against Germantown Friends School on Friday, January 27, 2012.

Jan 25, 2012

Cougars Record Five Pins

The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the varsity boys’ wrestling match against Archbishop Wood on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.

Jan 24, 2012

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Wins Against Doane Academy

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights the varsity boys’ basketball team’s recent win against Doane Academy on Monday, January 23, 2012.

Jan 24, 2012

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Defeats Abington Friends

The varsity girls’ basketball team enjoyed a victory against Abington Friends School on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

Jan 23, 2012

George School Track Takes Over Yale University

On Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21, 2012, the boys’ and girls’ indoor track team participated in the prestigious Yale High School Track and Field Classic on Yale University's banked Mondo track surface, one of the fastest tracks on the east coast. Three school records were set in the Friday night relays.

Jan 20, 2012

Varsity Swim Team Posts Another Win

The Burlington County Times highlights the varsity girls’ and boys’ swim meet against Moorestown Friends School on Friday, January 20, 2012.

Jan 19, 2012

George School Tops Friends Select

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights the varsity boys’ basketball game against Friends Select School on Wednesday, January 18, 2012.

Jan 16, 2012

John Gleeson Celebrated at February Event

Having spent decades influencing students in the classroom and on the playing fields, John Gleeson will be honored February 25, 2012 at the first in a series of events celebrating the legendary coaches for whom the new Cougar Track and Cougar Field will be dedicated later this year.

Jan 13, 2012

Varsity Girls Basketball Wins Against Friends Select

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity girls’ basketball game against Friends Select School on Thursday, January 12, 2012.

Jan 13, 2012

Varsity Swimming Defeats Abington Friends

“The George School swim teams are riding a wave,” reports Karen Sangillo of the Bucks County Courier Times. After defeating Westtown last Friday, the boys defeated Abington Friends School, 81-49, while the girls won, 47-18, in a double dual meet on Thursday, January 12, 2012.

Jan 12, 2012

Varsity Swim Teams Defeat Westtown

PhillyBurbs.com highlights George School's varsity girls’ and boys’ swim teams wins over Westtown School. The girls' team posted a 87-83 win and the boys' team posted a 89-50 win in the first Friends Schools League game this season.

Jan 12, 2012

Winter Track Teams Set New Records

Nineteen members of the Varsity Boys’ and Varsity Girls’ Winter Track teams scored individual points and dozens of personal records were set at the non-team-scored meet at Ursinus College on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

Jan 11, 2012

Varsity Girls Basketball Defeats ANC

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity girls’ basketball game against Academy of the New Church on Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Jan 09, 2012

Tommy Lodge-Yanez Wins Wrestling Tournament Championship

The School at Church Farm (CFS) held its 25th annual Wrestling Tournament on January 7, 2012. Tommy Lodge-Yanez ’12 took first place in the 152-pound weight class. The Varsity Boys’ Wrestling team placed sixth overall, ahead of most of the other Friends Schools League schools.

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