The student news site of Peddie School

The Peddie News

The student news site of Peddie School

The Peddie News

The student news site of Peddie School

The Peddie News

Wild Card Weekend Predictions

Michael Peters '16 and David Loughran'16, Managing Editor and Sports Section Editor January 9, 2016

Many people will be glued to their television sets this weekend, as the NFL playoffs kick off in full force with the Wild Card Round. Eight teams will enter and only four will continue on. There are...

Falcons Lose First Game, but Finish Strong in PSIT

Michael Peters '16, Managing Editor December 18, 2015

This past weekend did not end the way the Falcons wanted it to. At the annual Peddie School Invitational Tournament (PSIT), the boys basketball team could not complete a third straight championship run,...

Kate Hill 16 driving to the hoop

Varsity Girls “Tip-Off” the Basketball Season

David Loughran '16, Sports Section Editor December 9, 2015

The Varsity Girls Basketball team opened up their season by hosting the second annual “Tip-Off” Tournament this past weekend. The tournament featured three other teams besides the hometown Falcons,...

Back to Back: The Potter-Kelley Cup Remains at Peddie

Back to Back: The Potter-Kelley Cup Remains at Peddie

David Loughran '16, Sports Editor November 12, 2015

After returning the Potter-Kelley Cup to its rightful place last year, Peddie defended its cup from Blair this past Saturday, winning a total of nine contests out of thirteen events. All of Peddie’s...

Falcons Fly High at the NJISAA Prep Championships

Falcons Fly High at the NJISAA Prep Championships

Janis Chen '19, Staff Writer November 4, 2015

On Oct. 28, the boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Blair Academy to compete in the NJISAA Prep Championships. Both teams raced well in the 5,000-meter run. The girls’ team won with 41 points...

Peddie Faces Hun before Gearing Up for Blair

Peddie Faces Hun before Gearing Up for Blair

Elle Grant '18, Staff Writer November 4, 2015

Many of Peddie’s fall sports teams spent Halloween competing against fellow MAPL school Hun School of Princeton. It was hard fought day for the Falcons, who returned to Peddie with a total of 4 wins...

On the “Rowed” to Victory

Sophia Furigay '18, Staff Writer November 2, 2015

Boys and girls Peddie crew competed in the Head of the Charles Race in Boston, Mass., on Oct 22.  This is the biggest race of the year for most rowers, as some teams train for months in preparation for...

Peddie Finds Success Against Rival Lawrenceville

Peddie Finds Success Against Rival Lawrenceville

David Loughran '16, Sports Section Editor October 28, 2015

Many Peddie fall sports teams were in action on Parent’s Day, going toe-to-toe against long-time MAPL rival Lawrenceville on Oct. 17. The day was a success for many Peddie teams, with Peddie’s overall...

A New Spark to an Old Tradition

A New Spark to an Old Tradition

Michael Peters '16, Managing Editor October 14, 2015

Peddie sports fans are in for a treat this upcoming weekend. With Parents’ Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, all of the sports teams will have home matchups against Mid Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) rival Lawrenceville...

Field Hockey Gets off to Successful Start

Field Hockey Gets off to Successful Start

Sophia Furigay '18, Staff Writer October 7, 2015

The Peddie girls varsity field hockey team is having a successful season so far this year despite Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Germantown. The team’s record is 5-1-1, and the Falcons have defeated other...

Girls Varsity Soccer Maintains Optimism Despite Slow Start

David Loughran '16, Sports Section Editor October 1, 2015

After having much success over the past couple of seasons, winning two MAPL titles in three years, Peddie’s girls varsity soccer team has been struggling to get their first win. Not scoring a goal until...

Alumnus and Olympian Gives Back to Peddie Swimmers

Alumnus and Olympian Gives Back to Peddie Swimmers

Sophia Furigay '18, Staff Writer September 23, 2015

On September 13, Peddie had the privilege of welcoming back Olympic swimmer Roy-Allan Burch ’04, who delivered a speech and led a clinic for both the swim team and the rest of Peddie Aquatics. Burch...

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