Although the swimmers of Germantown Academy have not participated in a race for the school since the Eastern Interscholastic Swimming Championships on Feb. 16, their names are back in the news. On July 9, the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association released their All-American list for the 2018-19 season.

GA Director of Athletics Josh MacArthur has announced the hiring of Rachel Cohen as the new Interim Head Coach of Upper School Varsity Girls Tennis.

While some opt to hang out on the sand at the beach, or maybe even on the deck by a pool, three student athletes from Germantown Academy's Aquatic Club found themselves in the water rather than soaking up the sun

Tai Humphrey '19 was selected as a recipient of a 2019 Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Scholarship.

Annually, GA honors members of the faculty, administration, or staff with awards for excellence in program development, teaching, service, or other exceptional achievement.

From June 13 to the 16, some of the finest track and field athletes at the high-school level in the United States gathered at North Carolina A&T University to figure out who was the best of the best in 2019. New Balance Outdoor Nationals featured more than 5,000 athletes from almost every state, as well as Canada and other nations.

In high school, Laura Kurz ’04 was too busy getting buckets to have thoughts about one day being a basketball coach. Even in college, the idea of leading a team from the sideline was not on her mind. It was not until she retired from the game in 2010 that it became a viable option.

GA celebrated 43 college-bound senior student-athletes in the Korman Family Pavilion.

Gregg Berhalter, the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team, has finished the final cuts and has locked in the 23-player roster for the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup. The roster features a mix of veterans and youthful talent, with 13 players taking part in their first Gold Cup. Among those first timers is Germantown Academy alum and Montreal Impact defender, Daniel Lovitz '10.

Zoe Torrey '19 and Charlotte Rapp '19 have both been mainstays for the Germantown Academy girls lacrosse program for the past four years. However, their list of achievements does not end when they step off of the field.

Lovitz is one of nine defenders on the initial roster that will be trimmed down to 23 by midnight of June 5. He has three caps to his name after starting contests against Panama and Costa Rica and seeing time against Chile.

Many student athletes performed at a high level this season and earned a spot on the All-Inter-Ac Team.

Central Mountain High School played host to the Pennsylvania Freestyle and Greco Roman State Championships over the weekend. A total of eight Germantown Academy student athletes made the trip with five of them finishing as placewinners. 

Before the 2018 football season even began, Jack Sheridan '19 was garnering attention from local media for his play on the field. The senior was recently recognized by the national Football Foundation for his athletic and academic achievements. 

The spring sports season has ended and All-League teams are being put together. Before the school year ends, it is to find out who won the team awards in their respective sport. 

All season long, the rowers from Germantown Academy have been working hard to put up strong finishes and top times. On May 24 and 25, that hard work was put to the test at Scholastic Rowing Association of America Nationals. 

Derek Walkush ’19 was the recipient of a $250 scholarship from the Triangle Club of Montgomery County for his outstanding accomplishments in athletics, academics, and community service.

Sisters Serena '23 and Kiran '25 are currently in Scotland playing in the U.S. Kids Golf European Championship.

One run was all it took to decide who would advance to the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association between Germantown Academy and Malvern Prep. Both teams displayed powerful pitching and deft fielding, but one pitch proved to be the difference. 

After the first inning of the opening Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association Tournament game, the tone was set. Pitcher Wes Champlin '19 got The Hill School to ground out twice and pop out once, ending the top of the first inning without ever getting in trouble. On the other end, GA manufactured runs with ease.

The Patriots put together a strong performance and stayed with the Irish throughout the contest. Unfortunately, with 7:55 remaining in the game, Notre Dame pulled away. The Irish defeated Germantown Academy, 16-12.

McAfee -- a junior midfielder for the 18-3 Mammoths -- along with the rest of his teammates will be looking to upend the 21-2 Cabrini Cavaliers.

The junior won all four of his matches, winning the competition and the title that it came with. In an email, Yan spoke of how significant the accomplishment was.

Germantown Academy takes on Notre Dame in the PAISAA Tournament on May 21.

The Patriots earned the No. 6 seed and a home game against No. 11 The Hill School in the first round of the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association Tournament.