Five JSerra alumni are making strong headway playing football for the University of Pennsylvania with two athletes earning preseason All-Ivy recognition by Phil Steele's annual FCS Preview Magazine: Sam Philippi ('15) and Conor O'Brien ('16).

Philippi is a 1st Team All-Ivy preseason selection as he enters his senior year. As a junior, he was second in the Ivy League and third in FCS with three fumble recoveries and finished fourth on the team in tackles with 47 on his way to a 2nd Team All-Ivy Honors. While at JSerra, he was Team Captain, 1st Team All-Trinity League selection, and selected as an Orange County All-Star.

Now a junior, O'Brien is a 3rd Team All-Ivy preseason selection. As a sophomore, he was fifth on the team in tackles with 45 while starting all ten games at cornerback. While at JSerra, he was a Team Captain, 1st Team All-Trinity League selection, and 2nd Team All-Orange County selection

These two former Lions play in the defensive secondary for the Quakers who now have an additional three former Lions on their roster. Nick Robinson ('15), Riley O'Brien ('17), and Jake Haggard ('18) are also suited up for the Quakers this fall.

For more details, visit PennAthletics.com.

Left to right: Riley O'Brien, Nick Robinson, Jake Haggard, Sam Philippi, and Conor O'Brien