Penn sports award roundup: Falcon, Moore, two sprint football players earn nods

In a busy weekend of action for Penn sports, several Quakers earned conference and national recognition for their play. Let’s break down each winner.

Four for Falcon

Many things have gone right for Penn men’s soccer this season, but the backbone behind the No. 11-ranked Quakers’ hot start has been the play of sophomore goalkeeper Phillip Falcon. Falcon has allowed just three goals through six games with a save percentage of 84%, helping the Quakers to a 5-1 record out of the gate.

On Saturday, the Red and Blue needed every bit of Falcon’s excellence, earning a tight 1-0 victory against Manhattan. Falcon recorded four saves en route to a shutout of the Jaspers, and was awarded the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week award for his play, his fourth consecutive week earning the honor.

Moore Assists, More Wins

Over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Penn volleyball recorded a combined total of eight wins. This year, the Quakers have already nearly matched that mark, with a 6-3 start fueled by the contributions of rising stars and fresh faces.

One such new contributor is freshman setter Emery Moore, who was critical in the team’s wins over NJIT and Rhode Island. Over the two games, Moore recorded 93 assists, playing a crucial connecting role in the revitalized Quaker offense. She also added nine kills. As a result, Moore was named co-Ivy League Rookie of the Week alongside outside hitter Haley Clark of Cornell.

Dominant Debut

In its first game of the season, Penn sprint football wasted no time establishing itself as a team to watch in this year’s CFSL. On Saturday, the Quakers drubbed St. Thomas Aquinas 24-0, with standout performances up and down the roster.

Freshman quarterback Michael Malone found a home in the end zone, scoring three times for the Quakers while pouring in 120 yards passing. Senior kicker/punter/defensive back Adrian Montemayor found similar success on special teams, nailing one field goal and three extra points. Malone brought home CFSL Rookie of the Week, while Montemayor was named CFSL Special Teams Player of the Week.