Town Topics — Princeton's Weekly Community Newspaper Since 1946.
Vol. LXV, No. 37
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Sports

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

UPBEAT APPROACH: Princeton University football head coach Bob Surace is all smiles during the program’s recent media day. There weren’t a lot of smiles last fall as the Tigers went 1-9 in Surace’s debut season at the helm of the program. Princeton will look to get on the winning track when it hosts 16th-ranked Lehigh (1-1) this Saturday evening on Powers Field at Princeton Stadium.

Emphasizing Toughness, Execution After 2010 Downer, PU Football Aims to Start on High Note Against Lehigh

Bill Alden

Satchel Paige, the legendary pitcher of the 1930s and 40s who starred in the Negro Leagues and the American League, wouldn’t seem to be a likely source of inspiration for the Princeton University football team.

Catapano Grows Into Force on Defensive Line; Looking to Lead Tiger Football to Big Things

Bill Alden

Mike Catapano packed on a lot pounds during his freshman year at Princeton University but it wasn’t a matter of letting loose in college.

Displaying Heart, Grit in Opening Day Win, PHS Football Snaps 11-Game Losing Streak

Bill Alden

Even though the Princeton High football team brought an 11-game losing streak into its season opener last Saturday at Northern Burlington, Joe Gargione was brimming with confidence.

Putting in Hard Training Over the Summer, Hun Girls’ Soccer Sees Upswing in Fortunes

Bill Alden

Over the last two falls, the fortunes of the Hun School girls’ soccer team have mirrored the stock market, swinging wildly up and down.

Stuart Field Hockey Embracing Hard Work; Opens 2011 Season by Routing George School

Bill Alden

After struggling for much of last fall, the Stuart Country Day School field hockey team caught fire down the stretch.