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Sports Profiles And Interviews

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

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.

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

Big team and coaches celebrating win on soccer field, posing for photo.

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

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.

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

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Caden Pierce ’26 is now a NARP

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.

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

A man wearing a blue quarter zip featuring the logo of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Nike logo, posing on a cushioned seat.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Students sit at a long wooden dining table.

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

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

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 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 | 12/06/2024

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

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 | 12/04/2024

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

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 | 11/18/2024