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Vol. LXV, No. 45
Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Sports

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

CHAT ROOM: Mitch Henderson, the new Princeton University men’s basketball head coach, answers a question last week at the program’s annual media day. Henderson, a former Tiger star and assistant coach for Northwestern, will make his head coaching debut on November 12 when the Tigers host Wagner College in the season opener.

Henderson Era Tipping Off This Weekend As PU Men’s Hoops Hosts Wagner in Opener

Bill Alden

When Sydney Johnson left the Princeton University men’s basketball program last spring after coaching the squad to an Ivy League title and a valiant loss to powerhouse Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the Tiger players were stunned.

With Passannante’s Early Goal Setting Tone PHS Boys’ Soccer Rolls Into Sectional Semis

Bill Alden

Aidan Passannante has been a superb playmaker this fall for the Princeton High boys’ soccer team, utilizing his deft passing to set up a number of key goals.

PU Field Hockey Shows Resilience In Winning 7th Straight Ivy Crown

Bill Alden

It wasn’t the ideal way for the Princeton University field hockey team to start its quest for a seventh straight Ivy League crown.

After Memorable Summer Journey Overseas, PU Women’s Hoops Aims to Go Far This Winter

Bill Alden

Last August, the players on the Princeton University women’s basketball underwent a transformational experience as they traveled to France and Senegal.

Falling Short of Defending Prep B Crown, PDS Boys’ Soccer Beaten in Title Game

Bill Alden

Coming into October, the Princeton Day School boys’ soccer team didn’t look like a team on track to challenge for any titles.