Padilla will be returning home to the Los Angeles area after growing up in nearby Torrance, Calif. 

Ahead of the 127th edition of the track meet later this week, here are some interesting things to know.  

Senior Niki Miles was the star of the show for Penn, netting a whopping seven goals.

Miles says that Penn's Ivy League-winning women's lacrosse team is one driven by their bond.

A six-goal scoring run in the second half put the game away for Penn, as the team improved to 5-0 in conference. 

Xiao's recent performances indicate an upward trend for the senior — just in time for the conference tournament just days away.

Senior Michael Keehan and junior Liv Morganti both set records in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Larry Ellis Invitational.

The men's team will look to continue their excellent streak of play.

Sophomore forward Gus Larson's mindset with dealing with his athletic injuries, and the psychological and physical repercussions of a season on the bench, sets him apart. 

The Relays have been held since 1895, but the first editions of the event barely resemble the modern incarnation. 

Sports reporter Kristel Rambaud argues that the Penn student body needs to take more pride in the schools' athletic rivalries. 

Despite losing their weekend series against Columbia, a win in the second game was a bright spot for the Quakers.

The senior defender has withstood much adversity during her lacrosse career, but it has only made her stronger.

Both the men's and women's teams are in the top four of the Ivy standings with just a few conference games left. 

In Penn's Senior Day game, the team's seniors scored the Quakers' first five goals and eight of 15 overall. 

A DP analysis of game-by-game statistics shows the keys to victory for both the men's and women's teams. 

Sports Editor Caleb Crain argues that the recent changes to the Big 5 association were long overdue, but could revitalize a dwindling interest.