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Humans of AFS: Go to Lex

Robert Spruill ‘26 June 10, 2026

If you play a sport at Abington Friends School, you probably have spent some time in the athletic training room. Maybe you needed your ankle taped, maybe you needed ice after practice, or maybe you just...

AFS history teacher and director of AFS athletics, Jeff Bond.

City of Brotherly Love Kicks Into World Cup Preparation

Kate Timmer ´27 and Loren Koenig ´26 May 13, 2026

Saturday June 14, 2026 is the first of six different days that Philadelphia will hold games for the World Cup. This is the very first time the FIFA World Cup will be held in Philadelphia, and only the...

If you turn on almost any game currently airing, you will likely see the betting lines next to the scores. In addition, commercials during games are advertising “risk-free bets” and other promotions with sign-up incentives. 

The Cost of the Game

Ezra Sileshi ’27 May 7, 2026

You’re watching a game with your friends, but instead of just cheering for your team, someone says, “I need one more touchdown for my parlay.” Well, in today's age, this is reality for a lot...

Students from the AFS Track Team racing at a spring meet.

Ready, Set…Spring!

Rainy Korein ’27 and Precilla Tapia ’26 April 29, 2026

No longer confined to the hallways by endless snow, the AFS track team is springing into action in the great outdoors. Practices started in early March, busying students with a combination of cardio drills...

High Frequency during their first dance scene

Dancing at a Higher Level

Lauren Washington ‘26, Social Media and Outreach Editor and Lead News Editor April 5, 2026

During the day, Abington Friends School students are guided through rigorous courses to engage in problem-solving and hands-on activities. In addition, AFS offers a variety of dance, cheer, and theatre...

The Australian Open takes place late January and is the first slam of the calendar season

Chaos, Controversy, and Champions

Aila Carvalho ‘28, Assistant Sports Editor March 1, 2026

Crowds roared as tennis’s biggest early-season tournament delivered an unpredictable, yet rousing turn of events. The Australian Open marks the beginning of the professional tennis tour, hosted by the...

"Myles Griffin ‘26 secured the fastest match of the evening, having his hand raised in victory just 16 seconds after the match began."

Massacre on the Mat

Kemper Bramblett ’26 January 26, 2026

Abington Friends School’s wrestling team earned a decisive 60-0 victory over AIM Academy on Tuesday, December 16, in a meet that was largely determined before the first whistle. AFS fielded a nearly...

Christine Lahtaw '26 and Ella Hawkins '26 in front of the AFS logo

Echoes on the Court

Alana Son ’26, Weekly Editor-in-Chief and Lead Sports Editor January 11, 2026

For any student athlete, senior year is the most rewarding and full-circle experience. As each season progresses, team dynamics change with new players, game intelligence strengthens, and mentality changes....

Middle school basketball practice in the Berman Gym gets competitive

Too Intense, Too Young

Avery Fusarelli ’27 December 8, 2025

Youth sports have never been more competitive. From exclusive roster spots to expensive year-round travel teams, kids are pushed to an extreme level of intensity before they even reach high school.  Yet,...

Short sprints are part of warm-ups to get ready for practice and to work on form

Running Through the Halls

Sam Calandra-Jayne ’26 December 8, 2025

When the school day ends, the hallways of Abington Friends School are mostly deserted. But a group of students stick around Student Street, waiting for their practice to begin. The AFS indoor track team...

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