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International Athletes

Sophomore midfielder Cameron Cook drives for the ball versus the University of San Francisco. He played for a total of 987 minutes for the Spartans last season.

From England to the Bay, for soccer?

Niome McMurray, Staff Writer April 30, 2026

Sophomore midfielder Cameron Cook found a home away from home nearly 5,000 miles from his own with the San José State men’s soccer team.   Two years ago, Cook moved from Milton Keynes, England,...

Sophomore Emma Fantousis follows through after a return. She won her first championship match during the Cal Fall Invitational in 2024 as a new Spartan.

My love for tennis is without borders

Niome McMurray, Staff Writer April 30, 2026

Sophomore Emma Fantousis has been adjusting to a new place and team after moving from Cannes, France, to San José, California, to play for the San José State women’s tennis team. Fantousis was born...

Junior Brendon Gyapjas searches for teammates to relay the ball up the pool. He is a First Team All-American and the WCC Tournament MVP as of last season.

I splashed into an American Dream

Keira Vail, Staff Writer April 30, 2026

Long before he became San José State’s starting goalie, Brendon Gyapjas was a kid living alone in Budapest to pursue his passion for water polo. Gyapjas, now a junior for the Spartans men’s team,...

Sophomore utility player Taylor Chillingworth smacks the ball during an at bat. She’s homered twice and has driven in 13 runs this season.

Making contact with familiar faces

Keira Vail, Staff Writer April 30, 2026

Over 8,000 miles from her home, Taylor Chillingworth is chasing her opportunity to play softball at an elite level. Chillingworth is an Australian sophomore utility player for the San José State Spartans...

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