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Nick Poulos, started the opener for Ohio University this season in a loss to a good Nebraska team 49-21. Nick threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Riley Neer, ran for a one-yard touchdown and had a pass for a two-point conversion for the Ohio Bobcats at Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium. Nick attended Granite Bay High School playing basketball and football. He began his college career at Chaffey College in 2022,then transferred to El Camino College in 2023-24. Poulos standing 6 feet 5inches tall and weighing 235 pounds appeared in four games in 2025 for the Bobcats. Nick is a graduate student studying business.

Angelo Saroukos, the 6 foot 4 inch 315 pound strong freshman offensive lineman for South Dakota spoke with GAS,"My name is Angelo Saroukos. I play offensive line for the University of South Dakota, and I'm Greek American. I grew up in Southern California, so moving to Vermillion was a big change, but I didn't come here alone. I brought my family's work ethic with me, and I'm proud of the name on the back of my jersey. Nobody really notices linemen, and I'm fine with that. My job is to show up, put in the work, and take care of the guys next to me. That's how my parents raised me. Growing up Greek, I heard a lot about getting back up when life knocks you down. Our family and our people have been through a lot, and they kept going. I think about that on the hard days, when practice is brutal, the season feels long, or things just aren't going my way. That's what I try to bring to my team. When I run out onto the field at the DakotaDome, I'm thinking about my teammates, my family, and everyone who sacrificed so I could be here."

Charlie O’Sullivan, plays men’s basketball at Brown University. Charlie attended Loomis Chaffee where he averaged 15.7 points and 8.1 rebounds points as senior. He was named to the Class A All-NEPSAC First Team, and was a High Honor Roll student graduating in 2025.

His freshman year at Brown in 2025-26 season he played in 20 games and had three double digit scoring games during the season including a 19 point, and 9 rebound effort against Elms College.

O’Sullivan is a sharp shooter and in his freshmen year shot a very respectable 47.2 from the floor. He is a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Rochelle NY where he attended Sunday school. Charlie’s great grandfather was from the island of Chios.

Greg Sisamis graduated Strongsville High School class of 2026. Greg was a 4-year varsity player in soccer at right wing. He was a Cleveland force club captain. His team was a 2025 District Champion,2025 GCSSA and Greater Cleveland Conference Winners. He is attends church at The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Cleveland. Greg started his freshman year this Fall at Heidelberg University.

Michaela Panagako graduated from Winchester High School, Winchester Massachusetts as an Honor Roll student.  She is a freshman at Lehigh University in the health program and hopes to graduate and go to medical school. She has always been a great athlete in both field hockey and Lacrosse. She was captain of the Winchester Lacrosse team. In addition, she coached Lacrosse juniors for the town leagues, and has been an inspiration to all her team members. Among her philanthropic work she went to Guatemala with a missionary group and helped make stoves for native residents who were thankful they had something they could cook with rather than open fires. At Lehigh she is playing club Lacrosse. Michaela is proud of her Greek background and traces her routes to both Northern and Southern Greece with her father’s routes in Florina, Petrina and Kalamata. She has been able to go Greece several times 

Georgios Anastasakos is a 6 foot, 6 inch forward from Athens, Greece with origins from Sparti. He is moving from Greece to attend and play at Staten Island Academy. Georgios is a versatile, high level player who played for the Panionios Basketball Academy. His father, Ilias, was a professional soccer player who played for PAOK and directed the SLAA soccer camps from 2015-2019. Greek American Sports wishes Georgios Anastasakos the very best as he begins his journey at Staten Island Academy. May he thrive both in the classroom and on the basketball court, and may his goals as a student athlete come true.

Quarterback Athanasios “Athan” Kaliakmanis has earned a spot on the Washington Commanders roster in the NFL. AHEPA Hall of Fame Chairman Atty. Gregory Stamos reflected on Athan and said, “AHEPA was very proud that we recognized Athan’s accomplishments along with his brother Dino in high school sharing the Agganis Family-Galatis Award in 2021.Athan received the 2026 Chirgotis Award as The Most Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Award. AHEPA and all Greek Americans followed his outstanding college career and al the way to being drafted by the Washington Commanders. It is especially gratifying Athan is proud of his Greek roots and support of the Greek community.” 

Georgia Janos is an accomplished competitive athlete and Award-Winning Fitness Professional with more than 35 years in the industry. Her career highlights include winning the AAU Pan American Fitness Dance competition, first-place finishes in FAP Fitness Bikini and Fitness Model, a second-place finish in NPC Fitness Bikini, and recognition as a Reebok Step Champion. 

A former Reebok National Master Trainer and continuing education provider for AFAA and ACE, Georgia is also a Boston Magazine Best of Boston recipient. She has worked & consulted with fitness clubs throughout New England and currently serves as a Premier Instructor with Life Time Athletic clubs in Massachusetts. Her passion is helping her clients achieve their fitness goals. For Georgia, fitness isn’t simply a career—it’s a lifelong pursuit.

Georgia is a member of Saint Demetrios Church in Weston and has long supported Greek-American events, organizations, and fundraisers throughout the community. Deeply proud of her Greek heritage and roots from Sparta, she remains committed to celebrating and preserving Greek culture and traditions. She is a board member of the Vassara Society of Boston which is proud to celebrate its historic 125th Anniversary this year.

Every Kuriakee ON AIR WNTN at “12PM-1PM” Grecian Echoes WNTN1550AM from Boston “The Athens of America”The one and only Greek-America Sports show “THE BENCHWARMERS” Hosted by Greek radio legend Ted Demetriades, Bill Galatis, Nick Ypsilantis, and Nick Markopoulos.

Greek Hoop Scoop- Check out Greek Hoop Scoop an amazing Facebook site about all things about Greek Basketball. They cover Greek and Orthodox basketball tournaments, high school, college players, teams, and much more. Terry Poulos, was a long-time Sports Editor for The Greek Star and WindyCityGreek as well as a Greek American media journalist.Terry Poulos will be inducted into the NHIBT Hall of Fame on March 28, 2026. Well-deserved Honor.

Congratulations! Sinharitiria!

Greek American Sports would like to extend our heart felt thanks to the AHEPA Family at The 104th National Convention for their hospitality during AHEPA’S 250th Celebration of the United States in Philadelphia. We truly appreciate the opportunity to set up our booth and connect with hundreds of members of the AHEPA from the USA, Canada, Hellas, and Cyprus that embraced our mission of recognizing our student athletes.

A special thank you AHEPA’S Executive Director Basil Mossaidis and Stephanie Maniatis,

Executive Administrative Assistant Director for their dedication and unwavering support for our young Greek American student athletes the past three years.

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