Athletics

By Brooke Pan (VI) Although Pingry athletics does look very different this year, the Girls’ Squash team is plowing forward unfazed. Led by captains Lauren Drzala (VI) and Mahek Hemani (VI), the team has put in hours of work on the courts in preparation for the season....

By Evan Wen (IV) The Pingry Wrestling team is looking forward to their season, despite the current situation regarding COVID-19. This season marks a change in leadership as Marcus Brotman (VI), Sean Lyons (VI), and Jack Martin (V) have been appointed as the new...

By JP Salvatore (IV) Though the Pingry boys’ basketball team’s season has been postponed due to the current pandemic, they are remaining hopeful for the upcoming season. While their first game was originally scheduled for December 12th, the recent rise of COVID cases...

By Hansen Zhang (III) Although there has been a great deal of uncertainty regarding winter sports, the winter track team hopes to put another successful season in the books this year. The team is led by coach Mr. Christopher Shilts and captains Christian Collela (VI)...

By Brooke Pan (VI) Due to the pandemic and the restrictions it has imposed on athletics, Girls’ Fencing captains Ameera Ebrahim (VI) and Josie Alston (VI) have made it their goal to prioritize having fun this season.  As with all winter sports, there has been a...

By Sarah Gu (III) The Girls’ Basketball team is optimistic about another strong season. The team will be led by Claire Keller (VI), Olivia Volpe (VI), Hope Maultsby (VI), and the new head coach, Coach Hoepfl. Coach Hoepfl has coached girls’ varsity basketball for four...

By Brian Li (V) With a surge of COVID-19 cases recently, winter sports are in a state of uncertainty, as all sports must follow a timeline issued by the NJSIAA. These regulations allow the boys’ squash team to hold practices in December and begin competing on January...

By Olivia Hung (V) The Girls’ Winter Track season has been postponed until February; however, the team is still optimistic for the season to come. Despite the setbacks, including the cancellation of the Meet of Champions and Group Championships, the team is determined...

By Eva Schiller (VI) The Pingry ski team, led by Rosemary Collins (VI), Emmy Baird (VI), Narayan Murti (VI), and Tobey Jay (V), is looking forward to another successful season when they return to the slopes this winter.  The team will, naturally, experience some...

By Christine Guo (V) Despite this year’s circumstances, the Boys’ Ice Hockey team is excited for the upcoming season. Led by Eric Bush (VI), Jared Kordonsky (VI), and Peter Korn (VI), the team has high expectations for their performance. One of their top priorities is...

By Brian Li (V) The boys’ swimming team is entering this season determined to make the most out of a shortened schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Steve Droste has been the head coach of the team for many years, but will not be able to participate this year;...

By Sam Benton (V) 7-1 The boys’ soccer team has started the season off strong, winning two of their first three matches this year. Ranked sixth in the state, Big Blue looks to have yet another impressive season. Their main goals are to finish the season undefeated and...

By Vared Shmuler (IV) Coming off of a season filled with unexpected obstacles last year, the Boys’ Cross Country Team has hit the ground running regardless. Led by captains Henry Wood (VI) and Sahdev Patel (VI), with the support of coaches Mr. Matt Horesta and Mr. Tim...

By Brooke Pan (VI) Amid the confusion and uncertainty that has consumed high school sports, the Pingry girls’ tennis team is unfazed. With a perfect record of 10-0-0, the team is cruising through its matches, looking to cling on for an undefeated season. Leading the...

By Sam Benton (V) 2-2 The boys’ varsity football team has started the season off very strong despite the challenges they have faced due to COVID-19 and a significantly shortened preseason. This year’s Big Blue Football team has an incredibly talented and physical...