Aiden Bailey’s commitment to Monroe marks both a personal milestone and a turning point for Stuyvesant football By Daniel Sokolovsky Issue 16, Volume 116 After a dominant senior season, Peglegs running back and linebacker Aiden Bailey has committed to continuing his football career at Monroe University, an NCAA Division II (D2) program in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, on a full scholarship split between an academic award and an athletic grant. This commitment ma

By Sophia Chen for The Spectator Issue 4, Volume 116 Meet Jonathan David, captain of the Stuyvesant varsity football team, the Peglegs! When and how long have you been playing football? Why did you choose this sport specifically? I have been playing football since I was in eighth grade. I first started playing, really, because everyone I talked to told me that I should play football no matter what. I was always this bigger kid, and I didn’t ever find my place on other teams l

By Jiho Lee, Krish Singhal, Nathan Lee from Spectator Issue 4, Volume 116 Despite being only halfway through the season, Stuyvesant’s varsity football team, the Peglegs, has established itself as a formidable force on the field, showcasing both improvement and cohesion. For many years, the Peglegs were regarded as a largely disappointing and ultimately weak football program. Just two seasons ago, the team finished 12th in its league, reporting a grim 1-7 record. However, the