Patriot News

After a two-game losing streak during at the beginning of January, Germantown Academy's ice hockey team has reeled off 6 straight wins to close out the regular season. With the Independence Hockey League playoffs set to begin next week, everything seems to be peaking at the right time for the Patriots. 

If there were any doubts that Germantown Academy's girls swimming & diving team was the best in the Inter-Ac League, they were squashed on Jan. 31. When the undefeated Patriots took on Agnes Irwin School in the final league meet of the season, it was business as usual. GA won every event on the night en route to a 140-40 victory. 

Germantown Academy's boys swimming and diving team led Haverford School, 88-84, going into the final event of the evening -- the 400 Freestyle Relay. Both teams had deftly navigated the season and boasted undefeated records, and the Inter-Ac League Championship awaited the winner of the meet. 

When they were attending Germantown Academy, Dean Millard ’21 and Blake Smith ’22 could most likely be found in the gym making plays on the hardwood for the Patriots’ boys basketball team. Although they are not teaming up on the court to dazzle spectators with their athletic abilities any longer, the two friends are showcasing a different set of skills while keeping basketball at the forefront with “Tap In,” a podcast that covers hot topics around the National Basketball Association (NBA). 

On Jan. 25, the throwers on the team were able to compete at a venue in which they are extremely comfortable – the Field House on Germantown Academy’s campus.

The Patriots took first in 21 of 24 events and stayed perfect on the season.

Germantown Academy's swimmers and divers hosted Peddie School on Jan. 21 for a non-league dual meet. As has been the case for the previous meets this season, the Patriots were dominant, with the girls winning, 105-75, and the boys winning 108-66.

Germantown Academy's winter track & field teams traveled to Ursinus College and competed against over 60 schools on Jan. 20. There was no team scoring for the meet. 

Down a player with 7:34 to play in the final period and the score tied 4-4, Walker Schwartz '23 finished a pass from Daniel Alexander '25 to give the Patriots a lead that they would not surrender. Alexander tacked on another score with one minute to play to secure a 6-4 win. 

After the Fords took a 42-39 lead, Tyler Nolan '24 drilled a three-pointer -- his second of the day -- to kickstart a 13-6 run that closed out the game. GA won the contest, 52-48.

The Patriots touched first in 22 of 24 events, broke a handful of Episcopal Academy pool records, and came away with wins.

Germantown Academy's grapplers turned in quite a performance at the 2023 Church Farm Invitational. Despite just nine wrestlers competing, the Patriots were able to take home the team title as every wrestler placed.

Germantown Academy's winter track team traveled to Kutztown University to compete in the Golden Bears HS Invitational on Jan. 13. With over 50 teams present, there was plenty of competition for the Patriots.

Bennett has signed with Binghamton, joining her father as a Division I basketball player in the family.

GA took the meet, 104-45, to move to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in Inter-Ac League competition.

Izzy Casey '24, Bryce Rollerson '25, Jack Baron '26, and Robert Leeds '25 were mentioned by the newspaper for their stellar performances in on the court and on the mats.

Germantown Academy topped Episcopal Academy, 70-59, before falling to Frankford the next day, 62-50. 

Germantown Academy's winter track & field teams traveled to New York to compete in the 2023 Hispanic Games. There was no team scoring for this event. 

The Patriots made the trip to Hill School to compete in the 2023 Bissell Invitational. Three student-athletes placed, while four scored for GA, who finished seventh in the team standings.

The Patriots got out to a hot start before the Churchmen took a late lead. In the final and deciding bout, it was Episcopal Academy that came over victorious, winning the day 42-33.