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Rutgers senior quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has shown great development this season and is considered one of the top passers in college football. Kaliakmanis has put up some amazing stats leading the Scarlet Knights offense with an impressive completion rate connecting on 138 out of 209 (66%) pass attempts for 1,785 yards, and 11 touchdown passes. The Scarlet Knights have a respectable 3-2 record this season. Kaliakmanis known as “The Greek Rifle” has shown much more maturity and composure this 2025 season. Athan in his last game a tough loss to Washington 38-19,set career highs with 386 passing yards, 31 completions and 50 attempts. He also passed for two touchdowns. Athan Kaliakmanis has many Greek American fans cheering for him loudly in the stands for him every game.

Dino Kaliakmanis has enjoyed playing both high school and college football with his brother Athan Kaliakmanis. Dino caught his first touch down pass for Rutgers Scarlet Knights early in the season against Norfolk State. Dino had an amazing high school career at Antioch Community High School. He received many honors including being named Sequoits team captain, three-time All-Conference player, and named MVP. Constantinos “Dino” Kaliakmanis holds the school record for kick-off returns and touchdowns. Brother Athanasios connected with Dino for many of those record touchdown catches.

Recently, Peter Vomvolakis, a 290-pound offensive lineman, capped off his

illustrious football career at Greenwich High School, graduating in June 2025, by being inducted into the first FCIAC Gridiron Hall of Fame. Among other athletes, he was joined by Tyler Matakevich, who spent nine years in the NFL. Peter, a Navy football commit, joins Bobby Valentine as only the third Connecticut High School football player named to the New Haven Register's all-state team for three consecutive years. He was also captain of his high school football team, which won two state championships. Peter finished his high school starting in 49 consecutive football games. A record at Greenwich High School.

AHEPA’s most prestigious award is the Harry Agganis Award, which is presented to the Most Outstanding Worldwide Hellenic Athlete. This year’s recipient was Nick Calathes, one of the best point guards in Euro League history. Nick is remembered by many Greek Americans when he played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies. Niko has played at the highest professional levels in Europe since 2009 for many different professional clubs. These include Panathinaikos, Athens, and the Euro League Finals this season for A.S. Monaco. Additionally, he played many years as one of the leaders of Hellas National Basketball Team. Shown in photo left to right Past Supreme President, Master of Ceremonies, Ike Gulas, Supreme Athletic Director Chris G. Atsaves, Honoree Nick Calathas, and AHEPA HOF Chairman Gregory Stamos.

Chris Lambros is a proud Greek American entrepreneur whose passion for sports, heritage, and storytelling inspired him to launch Rhody Sports Cards LLC, a business that has quickly become a trusted name for vintage collectors nationwide.

Deeply connected to his roots, Chris has built a standout personal collection that pays tribute to Greek American legends in sports history. Among his favorites are multiple Harry Agganis rookie cards in PSA and SGC grades—honoring the “Golden Greek,” whose story of athletic excellence and untimely passing continues to inspire generations. For Chris, cards like these go beyond market value; they are powerful symbols of legacy, pride, and perseverance.

Since its founding in 2023, Rhody Sports Cards has grown from a $300 investment into a six- figure business, known for authenticity, trust, and a strong customer-first philosophy. Chris has bought, sold, and showcased iconic pieces, from a 1954 Hank Aaron rookie to a 1933 Babe Ruth Goudey, and has participated in major shows, including the Fenway Card Show, where he sold out his entire inventory in 2023.

Beyond his entrepreneurial work, Chris is pursuing a degree in Entrepreneurship with a

concentration in Marketing, preparing to continue his family’s legacy in business. He also plans to further his education at Boston College, earning a master’s degree in Leadership and Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Communications, while eventually joining his family’s estate planning law firm and real estate title company.

Chris is deeply involved in the Greek community, serving as a proud member of AHEPA

Chapter 106 (RI), recipient of the Metropolis of Boston Scholarship 2025, and a three-time

AHEPA District 7 scholarship recipient. He also attended MBC Camp as a camper and spent two summers on staff.

For Chris, sports cards are more than collectibles—they are a bridge between history, culture, and community. As both an entrepreneur and proud Greek American, he hopes to carry forward the stories of athletes like Harry Agganis while building businesses that reflect the values of integrity, resilience, and family.

Contact: RhodySportsCards.com or www.LambrosLawLLC.com

SLAA was invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new Brooklyn Basketball Training Center! Players registered for our fall basketball clinics had the opportunity to train on this state of the art facility which included cutting edge technology! Sinharitiria to James Pristouris SLAA Founder who is committed to our Greek American youth.

Greek Idiom- δεν έχει κουκούτσι μυαλό-he has not a grain of a brain.

Ελληνική φιλοσοφία/Greek Philosophy- Socrates-The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.

Ευχαριστούμε, Οικογένεια! (Thank you, family!)

To all the amazing parents who have shown so much AGAPE for our Greek American Sports, GAS Initiative, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Your support not only celebrates our student athletes but also strengthens the bonds of our heritage and community. Your thoughtful emails have been touching our cardia, thanks for sharing our posts with pride, and proving that an honest grass roots effort can grow nationally. GAS has tried passing down the AGAPE OF SPORTS AND HELLENIC IDEALS to the next generation. Thank you, PARENTS, for being such an integral part of our website. Your enthusiasm is the Greek spirit that drives us forward.

Greek American Sports “GAS” would like to thank every person and organization that reached out to us from so many communities in the USA, Canada, Greece, and Cyprus. Our September post article marked our GAS TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY. GAS had so many submissions of Greek American student athletes last month that we had to leave out our message on our Hermes section out of our media posts. We are very grateful for your ongoing support of our SPORTS INITIATIVE. We are proud to see so many Greek Americans and Hellenes from all over the world on our social media platforms. A Megalo Euxaristo to all the collaborating Greek sites sharing our Facebook posts, Instagram, Tik Tok, and videos. We also are proud to have our Social Media being shared by so many leading universities that honors our athletes and community. Our staff has worked long hours and produced positive content in all forms to promote our young athletes in high school and college THE PAST TWO YEARS. We have built a dynamic sports community and have shown how intelligent and athletic our next generation of student-athletes are all over the United States. For GAS it is all about the KIDS and future Golden Greeks. We will do our best to overcome the many challenges it takes to keep a national sports site like this vibrant for as long as we can. F HARRY STOWE, Thank you, for all the thousands of comments on our remarkable young student-athletes, college, amateur, professional and seniors.

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