PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania's head coach of men's squash, Gilly Lane, has announced his incoming class for the 2025-26 season. Four young men—Alex and Philip Dartnell, Henry Fogel, and Will Newman—will join the program as freshmen while a fifth,
Gregory Malsang, joins the program as a sophomore after spending the 2024-25 season playing at St. Lawrence University.
"We are extremely excited to welcome five newcomers to our group this fall," said Lane, who has led the Quakers to their first two College Squash Association (CSA) national titles the last two years. "They all bring a unique skill set that will help us strive toward another Ivy League title and national championship. We look forward to adding them to our culture and expect them to make an immediate impact not only our team but on the campus as whole."
Meet the newest members of the Penn men's squash program…
ALEX DARTNELL
6-1
Delray Beach, Fla. | Saint Andrew's School
High School: Ranked as the No. 1 U19 player in the United States … The first American to reach the finals of the British Junior Open (biggest junior tournament) in the U19 division … Four-year letter winner, three-year captain at Saint Andrew's under head coach Wael El Hindi … Played the #1 ladder position all four years … Two-time national champion in the boys U17 and U19 divisions … Saint Andrew's won the High School National Championship in 2024 … 2024-25 Saint Andrew's School Athlete of the Year recipient … National High School Player of the Year and Eastern Region High School Player of the Year as a senior 2025 … Played for Team USA at the British Junior Open (2023, 24, 25), the Pan American Junior Championships (2023), and the World Junior Squash Championships (2024, 25) … Cum Laude Society member.
Personal: Enrolled in Wharton … Joins his twin brother, Philip, on the team.
Why Penn? "To push myself academically at The Wharton School and athletically with some of the best squash players and coaches in the world."
PHILIP DARTNELL
6-3
Delray Beach, Fla. | Saint Andrew's School
High School: Four-year letter winner, captain at Saint Andrew's under head coach Wael El Hindi … Helped Saint Andrew's win High School Nationals at Division I his junior year, with third-place finishes his sophomore and senior years and a second-place Division 2 finish freshman year … Won U17 U.S Junior Silver Nationals in 2023 … DECA State Competition participant … Aquaponies Club President … Online blogger/influencer … Saint Andrew's School Award for Creativity and Excellence in photography and specifically film … Two-time Scholastic Silver Key in Photography (2022, 23) … Scholastic 6 Honorable Mention in 2022 … Greenwich Daffodil Photography Prize (2020) … Community Service (100+ Hours) & Work Experience … Marine Education Initiative volunteer … Florence Fuller Center tutor.
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences … Joins his twin brother, Alex, on the team.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the amazing academics, athletics, and school spirit. When I visited, the boys on the team made me feel welcomed, motivated, and excited to be part of a close-knit community. I also admired how uniquely Gilly could command a room with confidence and kindness. Every part of my visit—from campus life to the court conditions—exceeded my expectations."
HENRY FOGEL
6-0
Rye, N.Y. | Rye Country Day
High School: Four-year squash letter winner and three-time captain … Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) All-League … FAA Scholar Athlete … US Squash Scholar Athlete … Four-time NYSAIS Squash champions, from 2022-25 … Division II National Championship … HSS Sports Medicine & Motion Lab Research Intern … Science Olympiad & Finance Club President … Winner in Health and Medicine at the Somers Science Fair … Winner of WESEF Innovations in Biological Sciences Award.
Personal: Enrolled in Wharton
Why Penn? "The University of Pennsylvania offers the perfect combination of a strong business program and a top-tier squash team, challenging me both academically and athletically. Penn also provides me the opportunity to learn from outstanding professors and pursue a unique major that truly interests me."
GREGORY MALSANG—transfer, will be a sophomore
6-4
Haguenau, France | CNED France (St. Lawrence)
2024-25 (at SLU): 2024-25 Liberty League Rookie of the Year … First-team All-Liberty League … Liberty League Tournament Most Outstanding Player … Bradley R. Evers Outstanding First-Year Student Award recipient.
High School: French National Champion (Division 2) … Two-time Junior National Selection for European Team Championships.
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn for its unique blend of academic excellence and the opportunity to grow both intellectually and athletically in an environment that values ambition."
WILL NEWMAN
6-2
Greenwich, Conn. | Brunswick School
High School: No. 1 player and captain of Brunswick squash team as a senior … Helped Brunswick win the 2025 High School Squash National Championship and New England championships in 2024 and 2025 … Represented Team USA at the 2024 British Junior Open and 2024 Pan Am Junior Championships … Also a two-time letter winner in golf … High Honors all four years … Graduated Cum Laude with a classics diploma … Senior Classics Award recipient.
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the culture of excellence that the squash team has, as well as for the tremendous academic opportunities it offers."
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