The Spring 2026 season was one of both achievement and growth across George School Athletics, highlighted by championship performances in both Golf and Boys Track, along with a host of individual honors.

 

Track & Field Continues Championship Tradition

The Boys Track team captured its third consecutive Friends Schools League (FSL) Championship, while the Girls team earned an impressive second-place finish.

Both teams carried that momentum into the PAISAA Championships, where the Boys placed fourth and the Girls finished seventh overall.

Throughout the season, the Cougars showed exceptional depth and versatility across all events. The Girls team recorded 1 new school record and 17 all-time Top 10 performances, while the Boys set 6 school records and 28 Top 10 marks.

FSL All-League Honors:
Boys: Yousif Ahmed ’27, Owen Burgess ’27, Cameron Cunningham ’26, Jackson Ellis ’26, Ben Ferrenz ’26, Samuel Pereira-Kiernan ’28
Girls: Emma Kanyi ’26, Margaret Massengill ’26, Ivana Mordi ’27

 

Golf Caps Undefeated Season with FSL Championship

The Golf team delivered a standout season, finishing undefeated in Friends League play and capturing the FSL Championship at Jeffersonville Golf Club for the first time since 2018.

The Cougars posted a team score of 338, finishing five strokes ahead of defending champion Friends Central. Owen Major ’26 led the way, shooting a 76 and securing the team victory on the final hole.

All-League Honors:
 First Team: Jack Forstein ’27, Lucas Zhang ’26, Rayan Shah ’28
 Honorable Mention: Owen Major ’26

 

Baseball Returns to the Playoffs

Under the new leadership of Head Coach Sam Kauker ‘12 and assistants Will Hammerstein ‘80, Chris Fahy, and Chase Opdyke, Baseball took a significant step forward this spring. With a young roster, the team rebounded from a 0–3 start and built momentum throughout the season, highlighted by a comeback win over ANC. The Cougars’ progress culminated in a return to the Friends League playoffs for the first time since 2017.

All-League Honors:
 Akaash Hardaway ’28 – First Team
 Zack Remus ’27 – Honorable Mention

 

Softball Shows Resilience

Despite a 1–9 record shaped by injuries and roster limitations, Softball demonstrated resilience and leadership throughout the season. Two seniors held multiple positions: Mira Abu Tahoun ’26 anchored the middle infield and lineup, and Maggie Beck ’26 contributed as both pitcher and centerfielder

Mia Woodruff ’26 earned First Team All-FSL honors, batting .545

 

Boys Tennis held their own with a challenging schedule

Boys Tennis finished 8–8 overall and advanced to the FSL Semifinals, competing against one of the program’s most challenging schedules in recent years.

All-League Honors:
 Raj Nagra ’28 – First Team
 Jason Ma ’28 – First Team
 Bruno Menckel ’27 – Honorable Mention

This marks the first time since 2016 that all three singles players earned All-League recognition.

 

Girls Lacrosse displays Growth, Grit, and a Team First Mentality

The Girls Lacrosse season was all about growth, energy, and building something together. The team focused on developing fundamental skills, slowing the game down, and raising our lacrosse IQ, all while keeping the game fun and competitive.

More than anything, the group was committed to being team-first. The bond and support for one another showed up every day, especially in tight matchups where the team’s resilience never wavered.

While finishing in the bottom four of the league, the team gained valuable experience, giving it a clear picture of the level to aspire to. The team played many tightly contested games throughout the season, and even though the team came up short of the Quaker Cup, the growth across the roster was undeniable. This team took major steps forward, and along the way, developed a real love for the game.

All-League Honors:

 Mack Bolling ‘28 – Honorable Mention

 

Boys Lacrosse Builds for the Future

Boys Lacrosse focused on rebuilding this season. With a young roster, the team competed primarily at the JV level. Players made steady progress throughout the season, gaining valuable experience and building a strong foundation for future success.

 

Ultimate Frisbee Reaches Turning Point

Senior captains Mitch Wi and Ben Pham both delivered standout performances in the fourth season of GS Ultimate.

The addition of new coach Nate Vindetta brought energy and experience to the program, elevating both strategy and overall play.

The team finished 5–5, with highlights including:
 A decisive first-ever win over Abington Friends
 Competitive battles against Westtown and Germantown Friends

Despite late-season injuries to key handlers, the team showed clear growth. The season ended with the annual students vs. faculty game, where the students earned their first-ever victory!

 

Rowing Continues Rapid Rise

The Rowing program continued its remarkable upward trajectory in 2026, building on significant gains from the past two seasons.

In the Philly Flicks series:
 Boys placed 16th (89 points), continuing steady improvement
 Girls placed 7th (147 points), maintaining status among the region’s top programs

The season featured several historic milestones:
 First-ever Boys Varsity 4+ consistently finishing in the top five
 Multiple top-10 time trial finishes heading into championships
 Boys Novice 4+ earned bronze at City Championships and later won decisively at Mercer Sprints
 Girls 2V4+ captured silver at Mid-Atlantics, the program’s first non-novice medal at the event
 All sweep boats reached semifinals at Mid-Atlantics

At the prestigious Stotesbury Regatta, the Girls Varsity 4+ delivered the best performance in program history, placing 5th in time trials and narrowly missing the grand final.

 

Equestrian Concludes Strong Season

The Varsity Equestrian team wrapped up its IEA season at the Zone 11 Finals in March, with several riders delivering strong individual performances.

Leyla Kanyi ’28 competed in the varsity intermediate individual fences class and placed fifth, while Ava Myers ’26 competed in the varsity open flat and finished among the top 12.

Throughout the spring, the team focused on developing individual skills, highlighted by a clinic with licensed USEF official Liz Perry. The session emphasized equitation and provided athletes with valuable insight from a judge’s perspective.

The season concluded with a home horse show, bringing together the team for a strong final event.