Leap of faith
NJ/NY Gotham FC's Gina Lewandowski has constantly challenged her status quo en route to becoming a player in the National Women's Soccer League. Story by Esteban Suarez
May 2021
From the diamond to the courtroom
Former Temple baseball player John Coyle is now a civil rights attorney with McEldrew Young Purtrell & Merritt, and he’s been involved in some of the nation’s more notable cases. Story by Sam Neumann
The Philadelphia Union’s security blanket
Philly's MLS team won the 2020 Supporters' Shield, the club's first trophy. Where it's stored is another story altogether. Story by Donovan Hugel
Sticking with a plan
Two seasons after he and his Cabrini teammates won the Division III men's lacrosse national title, Ty Kostack came back for an encore in 2021. Story by Jonny Heller
If these walls could talk
South Philly's 2300 Arena, tucked under I-95, is full of wrestling history. And its walls, despite some wrestlers' best efforts, haven't budged. Story by Josh Grieb
A shore thing
Ocean City High School, set in a town known more for being one of the area's favorite Jersey Shore destinations, is producing a steady stream of Major League Baseball prospects. Story by Ray Dunne
Coaching through chaos
A national news story, a global pandemic and wedding planning have been part of Susan Ciufo’s journey as Temple’s field hockey coach. Story by Adam Croganale
Former Temple football player making a difference in the community
Jeff Whittingham is addressing youth gun violence through his Philadelphia-based Growth, Love, Success Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. And he’s overcome some adversity along the way. Story by Sam Cohn
Glenn Papazian found happiness – and more work – in retirement
The former banker has found his true passion in retirement, writing game stories and features for his own website, PhillyCollegeSports.com. Story by Drew Bishop
“Taekwondo Joe” Pyfer has come a long in MMA
The South Jersey native overcame a difficult upbringing. Now he’s a ranked, 24-year-old MMA fighter with a 7-2 professional record. Story by Lindsey Moppert