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...
Are all athletes at AFS experiencing sports in the same way? As an AFS student, I cannot understand nor see all that goes on behind the scenes of our athletics. However, as a student athlete, I’m also...
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...
Chase White ‘27 said, “I really want to enjoy a sport with the camaraderie of a team and staying fit while doing it.” This is how a lot of Upper School students feel as the spring season quickly...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...