Highlights of the Spring 2025 athletics season included strong finishes for the Track and Field, Golf, and Rowing teams along with a host of individual accomplishments and team growth and development.

Girls Lacrosse. Despite entering the season with a largely new roster and a rebuilt defense, the team quickly found its rhythm. “We had no idea what to expect,” said Senior captains Izzy Matson and Victoria Opiatowski, “but the bond we built made it feel like a family.” The team’s early challenges, including a tough first scrimmage, became steppingstones, with standout performances from new players Ruby, Lucy, and freshman goalie Mac. The team finished the season with a balanced 7-7 record.

Boys Varsity Tennis. With only three starters returning from the previous year, the team was pleased to welcome a promising group of committed younger players. The new two-division “Pod” format introduced by the Friends Schools League (FSL), promised both opportunity and unpredictability as teams faced each other multiple times.

George School finished undefeated in the Quaker Pod with a 6-0 record and earned home-court advantage throughout the Quaker Cup. The team swept Friends Select School in the semifinals and Westtown in the finals, securing a spot in the FSL Championships. Along the way, they also notched impressive wins against non-league opponents including Bensalem, Perkiomen, Neshaminy, and New Hope-Solebury, closing the regular season with an 11-1 record. The season also marked a milestone for Head Coach Pacho, who celebrated his 160th tennis win.

In the FSL semifinals, George School faced Germantown Friends School (GFS) in a tough 1 vs. 4 matchup. Despite a strong effort, the team fell 4-1.

Softball. The Softball team began the season with a small but determined roster of 12 players, opening with an exciting 11–7 win.

As the season progressed, the team faced adversity in the form of injuries and illness, causing several key players to miss significant time.

Still, several athletes stood out with strong performances. Senior captain and four-year varsity player Noori Nagra led the team with a .375 batting average and an on-base percentage near .500. Fellow captain Mia Woodruff anchored third base and contributed key hits throughout the season. 

Ultimate Frisbee. In just its third official season as a varsity sport, the Ultimate Frisbee team, led by Coaches Prescott Seraydarian and Robert Mooney, competed in the Philadelphia High School Ultimate Education League (PHUEL) and against Friends Schools League (FSL) rivals, finishing with a balanced 4–4 record. 

With a strong foundation now in place and growing interest among students, the program is poised for continued success. 

Track & Field. The 2025 school track & field season was one of the most successful in program history. “It’s bittersweet to see the season end,” said Head Coach Mike Bailey, “but what an incredible journey it’s been. Watching our athletes grow in their events and as individuals has been the greatest reward.”

This boys’ team repeated as Friends Schools League (FSL) champions and placed 5th at the PAISAA State Championships, while the girls earned 2nd place in the FSL and tied for 10th at States. Across both indoor and outdoor seasons, the team shattered 31 school records and earned 12 All-League honors. Notably, the team set two FSL all-time league records.

Rowing. In just its second spring racing season, the Rowing team has made remarkable strides, with strong performances at both the varsity and novice levels. The team earned medals at each of the nine events this spring. At the Philadelphia City Championships, the novice men’s 4+ and novice women’s 4+ both earned silver medals, while the varsity women’s lightweight 4+ captured the program’s first-ever championship title. Two boats—the women’s lightweight 4+ and the men’s junior 4+—finished high enough to earn automatic bids to the Scholastic Youth Nationals.

The team’s infrastructure also saw major upgrades this year. A newly christened boatyard at Core Creek Park now provides secure storage and a dedicated dock, significantly improving practice efficiency. On campus, the team expanded its indoor training facilities, adding a shared weight room with the track team to complement the existing erg room.

Seniors Julia Eler (Lehigh), Ellie Remus (Wellesley), and Anna Gluschuk (MIT) will continue rowing at the collegiate level. “The common theme this year has been growth,” said Coach O’Dunne. “We’ve become a team that people are talking about—and we’re just getting started.”

Baseball. The 2025 baseball season marked the end of an era at George School, as longtime Head Coach Vince Campellone announced his retirement after an extraordinary 50-year career at the school. Under his guidance, the baseball program captured multiple Friends Schools League (FSL) Championships and built a strong foundation.

In his final season, Coach Campellone led a young and determined squad to a the Quaker Cup Championship game, where they came up just short in the final. With only two seniors—All-FSL Honorable Mention selection Noah Pashman and Caleb Grim—the team showed resilience and promise, setting the stage for a bright future. 

Golf. The Golf team wrapped up a successful spring 2025 season with a 5–2 record, along with two additional unofficial victories in tri-meet play. The team demonstrated steady improvement throughout the season, culminating in a dramatic finish at the Friends Schools League (FSL) tournament. In a tightly contested field, George School edged out Friends Central by a single stroke to win the tournament, ultimately finishing second overall in the FSL standings—just one point behind Central.

The rivalry with Friends Central was a highlight of the season, with both teams trading close victories. Central narrowly won the official dual match by three strokes, while George School claimed a four-stroke win in an unofficial friendly at Laurel Creek. The FSL tournament proved to be the deciding factor, with George School’s one-stroke victory underscoring the razor-thin margin between the two top teams. Across 36 holes of head-to-head play, the teams were separated by just two strokes, a testament to the high level of competition and sportsmanship on display.

Individually, several golfers stood out with impressive performances. Rayan Shah ’28 led the team in scoring in four meets and captured the FSL individual title with a stellar round of 75 at Spring Hollow Golf Club. Rayan, Jack Forstein ’27 and Keshav Sabapathi ’25, earned All-FSL honors, while Lucas Zhang ’26 received Honorable Mention. 

Equestrian. A highlight of the spring season was a clinic with renowned horse show judge Shane Ledyard, who provided students with expert insights from a judge’s perspective. Athletes worked closely with Shane on refining their riding techniques and improving their form, gaining a deeper understanding of what judges look for in the show ring.

The team competed locally at the CJL Spring Series horse show. Senior Meadow Gober earned ribbons in the hunter division; Saadiya Bhatti ’27 had a strong showing in equitation with her new mount, finishing second in one of her classes; Anica Bush ’25 earned Reserve Champion in her equitation division; and Ava Myers ’26 took home second place in the 2’6” medal class. 

Throughout the term, the riders focused on setting new goals and building on their skills in preparation for future competition. With the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) season set to return in the fall, the team is looking forward to continuing its momentum.