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Diamantis “Adam” Zervos the distinguished author of Baseball’s Golden Greeks, and his wife Evangeline Zervos, book editor were honored on Greek Heritage Night at Fenway Park. Zervos chronicled Greek professional Major League Baseball players from 1934 to 1974 and their impact on American society as well. Zervos spent five years researching, writing, and conducting interviews. His interviews were with  players, teammates, family members, and legends of Major League Baseball. His research was so thorough that he was able to trace back each player’s intricate Hellenic ancestral roots. Zervos’ engaging book is a treasure for the Greek American Community and we hope that a new generation will be inspired by his great achievement.

The Alpha Omega Council hosted the 10th annual Greek Heritage Night with the Boston Red Sox on June 2nd, at Fenway Park attended by 3,000  proud and loud members of the Greek-American community of New England. Fans wearing Greek American Red Sox shirts enjoyed an evening filled of Greek Dance, KEFI, friendship, and Hellenic community spirit. The Alpha Omega Council leadership brought together many organizations that joined together cheering as the Red Sox faced the Baltimore Orioles.

The University of Richmond women's basketball program has signed Alexandra Kambersos Vandiver, a 6-foot-1 forward from Annapolis, Maryland, and the first recruit of Head Coach Alisa Kresge’s tenure. A standout at St. Mary's High School, Vandiver averaged 17.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game as a senior while shooting 43 percent from three-point range. She helped lead St. Mary’s to a 20–5 record and a top-five ranking in the Baltimore Sun. Kresge praised Vandiver’s versatility, toughness, and team-first mentality, calling her a “blue-collar competitor” who impacts the game on both ends of the floor.

Vandiver leaves St. Mary’s as one of the most accomplished players in program history, finishing with 1,584 career points, 1,001 rebounds, and a school-record 238 three-pointers. She became the first Maryland girls basketball player to reach the combined milestone of 1,500 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 200 made three-pointers. A four-time First Team All-Conference selection and three-time team captain, Vandiver also earned Co-MVP honors at the 2026 Capital Gazette Senior All-Star Game, was ranked No. 145 nationally by BTN Scouting, and received McDonald’s All-American nominee recognition. Alexandra has great pride in her Greek Heritage and has her roots in historic Kalavrita.

Samia Lalikos, junior captain of the Masconomet Regional High School Lady Chieftains varsity basketball team, located North of Boston, led her team to another State Tournament bid this year.  She led the team in points (16.1), rebounds (12.1), steals (2.7) and blocks (1.5) per game, and she recorded 11 double doubles during the season.  She also grabbed the 500th career rebound of her high school career, and made the Salem (MA) News All Star team for the second straight year.

Sami also excels in track and field, scoring an amazing 40 points in the first tri-meet of the season with first places in four events, the 100 -meter dash, shot put, discus and 4X100 relay.  She has achieved highest honors academically and is a member of the National Honor Society.

Sami is a member of St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Peabody, MA and plays on the Church basketball team in the Metropolitan Youth Basketball League at Hellenic College.  She also sings in the choir and is active in GOYA.

Stella Paleologos, is a Greek American high school athlete based in Chicago. She participates in church activities at Holy Taxiarhai & St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. Stella is a Northside College Prep student who plays Volleyball for both her school team and club, she is captain on her club volleyball team (Name of team is The Edge 17 Black), two-year varsity volleyball athlete and upcoming captain for school team, Detroit President's Day tournament gold medalist, and ranked 12th in Chicago for total blocks.

Constantinos Bournias  is a freshman baseball player from Bayside, New York. Bournias is a solid baseball player and enjoys playing the outfield. He attended Archbishop Molloy where he played outfield and was an excellent student. Constantinos is currently attending SUNY Old Westbury College and playing baseball. In a recent game in the bottom of the 7th inning against NJCU he recorded two hits. His first semester he recorded a 4.0 GPA in a combined BS/DO Medical Program Major. Costa is very proud of his Greek heritage and has his roots from Chios.

Among the groups recognized in the pregame was The Hellenic Women’s Benevolent Association, represented by Dr. Sophia Pasedis and Mrs. Rena Gyftopoulos received the Red Sox“Hats Off to Heroes” honor in recognition for its excellence,philanthropy, and health care needs of the community service.

Also recognized in the pregame were Alpha Omega Council President Harry Vlachos, Chairperson John Mokas, Assistant Chair Charles Lavrentios. Fr. Ted Barbas, representing the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston, and Symeon Tegos, Consul General of Greece in Boston were among the honorees.

Peter Costarakis was amazing singing The National Anthem, the ceremonial first pitch thrown by George Karavias of Dream Hospitality, and the official command "Play Ball!"  was announced by Erietta Tegos, daughter of Consul General of Greece in Boston, Symeon Tegos.

The Alpha Omega Council Greek Heritage  Committee included Chairperson John Mokas, Co-Chair Chuck Lavrentios, Alpha Omega Council President Harry Vlachos, Paul Tsitsopoulos, Costa Sideridis, Teddy Demetriades, Nick Rizos, Fotios Stamos, George Karalis, John Pappas, Tom Gatzunis and George Antonopoulos.

AHEPA Board of Trustees Secretary and Boston City Clerk Alex Geourntas presented an Official Resolution by the Boston City Council to Steve Kiorpes Bulpett who was recently selected for induction into AHEPA’S 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame. The Resolution will become part of the official record of the City Council meeting minutes. Stephen’s AHEPA HOF induction will take place the week of July 26th at The AHEPA’S National Convention in Philadelphia. Steve Kiorpes Bulpett has had a magnificent career as a journalist and has set an example of professional excellence. 

STEVE KIORPES BULPETT, Nahant, Massachusetts, is a journalist covering the National Basketball Association since 1985, the first 35 of those years as Celtics beat writer and columnist for the Boston Herald. More recently, he has been senior NBA columnist for Heavy.com. During his career, Steve has earned National Top 10 honors from the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) for column writing, beat reporting and feature writing. Since 2014, he has served as a vice president of the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA). Steve is a graduate of the University of Dayton, where he is a guest lecturer. Following his playing days in Greek basketball, he remained active in the Hellenic community. Stephen is currently on the Board of Governors for AHEPA Athens Chapter No. 24 in Boston.

Boston University legendary quarterback Harry Agganis “The Golden Greek” won the Most Valuable Player Award for the fourth Senior Bowl in 1953 and entered the all-star game’s Hall of Fame as a posthumous enshrine on Sunday May 3, in Mobile, Alabama.

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Mike Agganis the nephew of Harry Agganis  accepted the Football Helmet Award from the Senior Bowl Committee representing the Agganis Family.

Greek American Sports considers Harry’s performance perhaps the greatest in Senior Bowl History. On January 3, 1953 in the North-South Senior Bowl Game Harry Agganis would lead the North to a 28-13 victory. To open the game, Harry kicked the ball almost out of the end zone. Harry would have a 68- yard punt, kick 3 extra points, throw 2 touchdown passes, intercepted 2 passes and made14 tackles.

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!

We want to thank all our GAS followers for your thoughtful messages. In the month of June, we will continue covering all sports in the USA and worldwide. Our staff is going to focus on some of the outstanding Greek American student- athletes that have graduated high school this spring 2026 and some of our superb juniors. We are looking forward to the  announcement from AHEPA’S Hall of Fame Chairman Atty. Gregory Stamos of this year’s inductees. We will also be updating the community on announcements from AHEPA Supreme Athletic Director Chris Atsaves on any news on our Maids of Athena or Sons of Pericles on athletics. In addition, we will be posting on our platforms a one week special on one of the greatest athletes in the history of all Sport Harry Agganis. We are dedicated to educate and inform the next generation on the life of the “Golden Greek” Harry Agganis from his days at Lynn Classical as America’s greatest school boy athlete, as Boston University’s All-American quarterback, and to batting cleanup for his beloved Boston Red Sox. 

Congratulations! Συγχαρητήρια to all our high school and college graduates.  Especially to our Greek school and Sunday school graduates. 🦉

"AEIN APISTYEIN"-"ALWAYS EXCELLENCE"

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