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From La Masia to Princeton: how the Kelley brothers built a lifetime of soccer together

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From La Masia to Princeton: how the Kelley brothers built a lifetime of soccer together

Leela Hensler

The Kelley brothers have been teammates since childhood, rising through some of the world’s most prestigious academies before choosing Princeton. Now they’re helping drive the Tigers’ best season in decades.

SPORTS | November 23

How Princeton’s record-breaking back line is rewriting program history

A group of defenders in orange and black jerseys celebrating with the goalkeeper in a blue jersey.

How Princeton’s record-breaking back line is rewriting program history

Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

Princeton men's soccer is riding a historic, record-shattering season fueled by a defense-first mentality.

SPORTS | November 22

‘We keep getting better’: the recipe behind men’s soccer’s unprecedented season

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‘We keep getting better’: the recipe behind men’s soccer’s unprecedented season

James Li

Princeton men’s soccer three years ago won just a singular Ivy League game. This season they went undefeated and didn’t concede a goal. This is how they did it.

SPORTS | November 22

Caden Pierce ’26 is now a NARP

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Caden Pierce ’26 is now a NARP

Hayk Yengibaryan

Pierce, the Ivy League Player of the Year in 2023–24, is taking a year away from basketball to finish his economics degree and preserve a final season of eligibility, a decision that reflects the broader shift in college sports, where limited NIL opportunities in the Ivy League are forcing its top players to pause and reassess their options.

SPORTS | October 30

Mark Shapiro ’89 guides the Blue Jays’ improbable run to the World Series

Hayk Yengibaryan

Mark Shapiro ’89 arrived in Toronto as an outsider, scrutinized by a fan base that represents an entire nation. Guided by a philosophy shaped at Princeton, he stayed the course. Nearly a decade later, the Blue Jays are back in the World Series for the first time since 1993.

SPORTS | October 28

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

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“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.

SPORTS | September 25

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.

SPORTS | August 11

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

Man in white and orange jersey pitches from a baseball mound.

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.

SPORTS | May 15

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

On the left, a man in a white Princeton lacrosse uniform runs with his stick. On the right, a Princeton baseball player with a black jersey swings his bat.

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.

SPORTS | May 11

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

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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.

SPORTS | April 17

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

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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.

SPORTS | April 10

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.

SPORTS | March 20

Ashley Chea’s ascent to sophomore stardom

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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.

SPORTS | March 11

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

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‘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.

SPORTS | February 27

Healthy hearts: How Princeton athletes keep their blood pumping

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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

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

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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.

SPORTS | December 20

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

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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.

SPORTS | December 12

Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli is pacing the Ivy League

Man in white polo shirt follows through on golf swing.

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.

SPORTS | 12/06/2024

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.

SPORTS | 12/04/2024

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

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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.

SPORTS | 11/18/2024

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