Category: sports/the_princeton_packet
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Hard work pays off for PU
Senior offensive tackle Brendan Swisher and the Princeton University football team look for their fourth straight win over Columbia on Saturday.
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North soccer starting faster
Wonnell, Knights encouraged by close win By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor This was a game that would have gotten away from the West Windsor-Plainsboro North boys’ soccer team the last couple of years. But not this year. Nursing a 1-0 lead midway through the second half on Tuesday, the Knights saw Lawrence score to tie…
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PHS misses chance at outright title
MHS, South, Hun remain unbeaten on gridiron By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor HIGHTSTOWN — The Princeton High football team walked off the field last Thursday night at Hightstown assured of at least a share of the Colonial Valley Conference Valley Division championship. But it was a bittersweet moment for the Little Tigers. Princeton went into…
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PHS misses chance at outright title
Doug Borchert picks up first-quarter yardage in Princeton High’s 26-14 loss to Hightstown on Saturday. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski
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Scott, North on course for big year
Knight girls’ cross country is young and talented By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor A year ago, Emily Scott approached the West Windsor-Plainsboro North girls’ cross country meet with Hopewell Valley without much confidence. The Knights sophomore isn’t quite so anxious for today’s quad meet that includes state power Hopewell as well as Nottingham and…
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Healthy Medalia aids PHS field hockey
Senior returns to lineup By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor When May-Ying Medalia was injured and unable to play for the majority of last season, the Princeton High School field hockey team lost more than a good player. The Little Tigers also lost a coach on the field, one they’re thrilled to have back and…
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McCarthy, PU finish off Lafayette
Tigers top No. 22 Leopards behind improved play By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor EASTON, Pa. —Collin McCarthy had the last laugh in Princeton University’s 20-14 win at Lafayette on Saturday. Princeton’s junior linebacker broke free to sack Lafayette quarterback Mike DiPaola to end the Leopards’ final comeback attempt as the Tigers offense then ran…
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Chetrick back for North girls
Senior boosts midfield for Knights soccer By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Kristen Chetrick was the most athletic statistician in the Colonial Valley Conference last year. But keeping the stats for the West Windsor-Plainsboro North girls’ soccer team wasn’t her choice of fun, particularly for someone accustomed to being on the fields year-round. ”I had…
