Sports Profiles And Interviews

“If you’re not in shape, you’re exposed”: How Princeton athletes keep their edge over the summer

“If you’re not in shape, you’re exposed”: How Princeton athletes keep their edge over the summer

Harrison Blank and Doug Schwartz

Princeton athletes balanced training, competition, and internships over an action-packed summer.

Princeton athletes balanced training, competition, and internships over an action-packed summer.

SPORTS | September 25

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Tigers to Vikings: the search of Henry Byrd ’23 for a NFL home

Tigers to Vikings: the search of Henry Byrd ’23 for a NFL home

Alex Beverton-Smith

Entering his third year of NFL football, Henry Byrd ’23 is looking to make a name for himself amongst the very best.

Entering his third year of NFL football, Henry Byrd ’23 is looking to make a name for himself amongst the very best.

SPORTS | August 11

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Two-way treats: Shenefelt and Kram do it all for Princeton baseball team

Two-way treats: Shenefelt and Kram do it all for Princeton baseball team

Joseph Uglialoro

The baseball team features two players who hit and pitch, a rarity at the college level. Nick Shenefelt and Kaden Kram each took unique paths to playing both ways this season.

The baseball team features two players who hit and pitch, a rarity at the college level. Nick Shenefelt and Kaden Kram each took unique paths to playing both ways this season.

SPORTS | May 15

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What’s an offseason? Jackson Green and Jay Mentink on being multi-sport athletes at Princeton

What’s an offseason? Jackson Green and Jay Mentink on being multi-sport athletes at Princeton

Doug Schwartz

Princeton sophomores Jackson Green and Jay Mentink embrace the challenge of playing two Division I sports while tackling Ivy League academics head-on.

Princeton sophomores Jackson Green and Jay Mentink embrace the challenge of playing two Division I sports while tackling Ivy League academics head-on.

SPORTS | May 11

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Across courts and continents — an unlikely road to Princeton tennis and collegiate success

Across courts and continents — an unlikely road to Princeton tennis and collegiate success

Lily Pampolina

French-born tennis standout Paul Inchauspe reflects on his journey from junior tournaments in Europe to earning All-American honors at Princeton.

French-born tennis standout Paul Inchauspe reflects on his journey from junior tournaments in Europe to earning All-American honors at Princeton.

SPORTS | April 17

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Burns & Kabiri: the sophomore duo driving the Tigers’ attack

Burns & Kabiri: the sophomore duo driving the Tigers’ attack

Alex Beverton-Smith

Heading into their sophomore season, Princeton men’s lacrosse duo Colin Burns and Nate Kabiri have excelled. With a partnership starting at the club lacrosse level and heading into high school, the duo still has so much more they are looking to achieve.

Heading into their sophomore season, Princeton men’s lacrosse duo Colin Burns and Nate Kabiri have excelled. With a partnership starting at the club lacrosse level and heading into high school, the duo still has so much more they are looking to achieve.

SPORTS | April 10

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Harrison Witt: Princeton’s mark on the indoor mile revolution

Harrison Witt: Princeton’s mark on the indoor mile revolution

Luke Stockless

Harrison Witt broke out as a senior for the men’s indoor track and field team, setting blazing fast times in the mile and finishing in the top 10 in the NCAA Championships.

Harrison Witt broke out as a senior for the men’s indoor track and field team, setting blazing fast times in the mile and finishing in the top 10 in the NCAA Championships.

SPORTS | March 20

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Ashley Chea’s ascent to sophomore stardom

Ashley Chea’s ascent to sophomore stardom

Max Hines

In a breakout sophomore season, Ashley Chea set Jadwin alight with her performances. This is her story to Old Nassau and her time at Princeton so far.

In a breakout sophomore season, Ashley Chea set Jadwin alight with her performances. This is her story to Old Nassau and her time at Princeton so far.

SPORTS | March 11

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‘I almost crashed’: Daniel Ittycheria ’26 selected by D.C. United in MLS SuperDraft

‘I almost crashed’: Daniel Ittycheria ’26 selected by D.C. United in MLS SuperDraft

Bryant Figueroa

Daniel Ittycheria, a junior forward for men’s soccer, only received one Division I offer before signing to Princeton. Three years later, he’s been drafted to MLS to play for the Washington D.C. United.

Daniel Ittycheria, a junior forward for men’s soccer, only received one Division I offer before signing to Princeton. Three years later, he’s been drafted to MLS to play for the Washington D.C. United.

SPORTS | February 27

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Healthy hearts: How Princeton athletes keep their blood pumping

Healthy hearts: How Princeton athletes keep their blood pumping

Harrison Blank

For Valentine’s Day, Princeton athletes detail how they keep their hearts and cardiovascular health in prime condition.

For Valentine's Day, Princeton athletes detail how they keep their hearts and cardiovascular health in prime condition.

SPORTS | February 12

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Princeton’s new ‘Latinx Student-Athlete Organization’ aims to foster belonging

Princeton’s new ‘Latinx Student-Athlete Organization’ aims to foster belonging

Josefina Gurevich

Since sophomore students established Princeton’s first Latinx Athlete Student Organization, they have worked to build community and support Latinx student athletes campus-wise.

Since sophomore students established Princeton’s first Latinx Athlete Student Organization, they have worked to build community and support Latinx student athletes campus-wise.

SPORTS | December 20

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How Black football players find community on campus, on and off the field

How Black football players find community on campus, on and off the field

Ify Obianwu

The Tigers played the first-ever official football game against Rutgers in November 1869. Today, the 2024 iteration of the Tiger squad looks very different. The ‘Prince’ sat down with three Black football players to learn how they build community on campus in the face of pressure on and off the field.

The Tigers played the first-ever official football game against Rutgers in November 1869. Today, the 2024 iteration of the Tiger squad looks very different. The ‘Prince’ sat down with three Black football players to learn how they build community on campus in the face of pressure on and off the field.

SPORTS | December 12

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Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli is pacing the Ivy League

Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli is pacing the Ivy League

Matthew Yi

Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli downplays his humor, claiming he “tries but rarely succeeds at being funny.” Indeed, to Ivy League competition, his game is no laughing matter. Fantinelli sat down with the ‘Prince’ to reflect on his road to collegiate golf, his playing style, and his hopes for Princeton’s season.

Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli downplays his humor, claiming he “tries but rarely succeeds at being funny.” Indeed, to Ivy League competition, his game is no laughing matter. Fantinelli sat down with the ‘Prince’ to reflect on his road to collegiate golf, his playing style, and his hopes for Princeton’s season.

SPORTS | December 6

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Princeton’s resident gold-medalist readjusts to student life after Paris Olympics

Princeton’s resident gold-medalist readjusts to student life after Paris Olympics

Alex Beverton-Smith

Junior fencer Maia Weintraub was one of just 20 total fencers sent to the Olympics by Team USA, representing the red, white, and blue as an alternate for women’s foil, who took home gold. Back on campus, Weintraub has readjusted to collegiate life and has her sights set on the long march to 2028.

Junior fencer Maia Weintraub was one of just 20 total fencers sent to the Olympics by Team USA, representing the red, white, and blue as an alternate for women’s foil, who took home gold. Back on campus, Weintraub has readjusted to collegiate life and has her sights set on the long march to 2028.

SPORTS | December 4

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The future of Princeton soccer: Zoe Markesini shines at home and on the international stage

The future of Princeton soccer: Zoe Markesini shines at home and on the international stage

Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

With a second-team All-Ivy selection and some international experience under her belt, sophomore defender Zoe Markesini has done nothing but shine since stepping on campus. Following an appearance for the Canadian national team in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, Markesini has returned to Princeton for her sophomore season.

With a second-team All-Ivy selection and some international experience under her belt, sophomore defender Zoe Markesini has done nothing but shine since stepping on campus. Following an appearance for the Canadian national team in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, Markesini has returned to Princeton for her sophomore season.

SPORTS | November 18

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‘A born leader:’ Sophomore Kristof Kóvács leads men’s water polo to national success

‘A born leader:’ Sophomore Kristof Kóvács leads men’s water polo to national success

Bryant Figueroa

Sophomore Kristof Kovács has made waves in playing collegiate-level water polo, adapting to life in the United States along the way. His impressive debut season has led the Tigers to success on the national stage.

Sophomore Kristof Kovács has made waves in playing collegiate-level water polo, adapting to life in the United States along the way. His impressive debut season has led the Tigers to success on the national stage.

SPORTS | November 14

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Conference realignment threatens Tiger postseason prospects

Conference realignment threatens Tiger postseason prospects

Doug Schwartz

For Princeton and the Ivy League, the consolidation of competitive college programs into larger conferences has proved to be a significant barrier to ideal scheduling. Conference realignment has made the path to the NCAA tournament an even more difficult one for teams in the already relatively disadvantaged conference.

For Princeton and the Ivy League, the consolidation of competitive college programs into larger conferences has proved to be a significant barrier to ideal scheduling. Conference realignment has made the path to the NCAA tournament an even more difficult one for teams in the already relatively disadvantaged conference.

SPORTS | November 7

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After three consecutive losing seasons, can new coach Ben Syer turn the tide for men’s hockey?

After three consecutive losing seasons, can new coach Ben Syer turn the tide for men’s hockey?

Cole Keller

With another Princeton hockey season on the horizon, the men’s hockey team will have a new face leading the squad — longtime Quinnipiac and Cornell assistant coach Ben Syer, who will face the tall task of reviving a Princeton program that finished ninth of 12 teams in the ECAC in 2023–24.

With another Princeton hockey season on the horizon, the men’s hockey team will have a new face leading the squad — longtime Quinnipiac and Cornell assistant coach Ben Syer, who will face the tall task of reviving a Princeton program that finished ninth of 12 teams in the ECAC in 2023–24.

SPORTS | 10/24/2024

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‘Be hunting for the next opportunity, always’: Pietra Tordin’s journey at the U20 World Cup

‘Be hunting for the next opportunity, always’: Pietra Tordin’s journey at the U20 World Cup

Lily Pampolina

Junior forward Pietra Tordin led the United States in scoring in the U20 World Cup, earning a bronze medal along the way. With support both domestically and abroad, she scored a cumulative four goals playing on the international stage before returning to campus and back to collegiate play with the Tigers.

Junior forward Pietra Tordin led the United States in scoring in the U20 World Cup, earning a bronze medal along the way. With support both domestically and abroad, she scored a cumulative four goals playing on the international stage before returning to campus and back to collegiate play with the Tigers.

SPORTS | 10/10/2024

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‘The heartbeat of our program’: Inside the walk-on experience

‘The heartbeat of our program’: Inside the walk-on experience

Diego Uribe and Tate Hutchins

Walk-on athletes play a significant role across the 38 Princeton varsity athletic programs, filling in gaps and adding depth that coaches often cannot fill due to pressure to limit numbers of recruited athletes. Walk-ons come in all shapes and sizes — some communicating with coaches while in high school and some choosing a new sport after coming to campus — but their presence is highly valued by coaches and teammates alike regardless of background.

Walk-on athletes play a significant role across the 38 Princeton varsity athletic programs, filling in gaps and adding depth that coaches often cannot fill due to pressure to limit numbers of recruited athletes. Walk-ons come in all shapes and sizes — some communicating with coaches while in high school and some choosing a new sport after coming to campus — but their presence is highly valued by coaches and teammates alike regardless of background.

SPORTS | 09/27/2024

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