Hovan Eyes California State Amateur

Hovan Eyes California State Amateur

Soon-to-be senior Matthew Hovan is among 156 amateurs vying for a victory at the 100th California State Amateur Championship hosted at Olympic Club, June 20-25. Hovan made the field after shooting a one-under 69 in a qualifying round at San Jose Country Club on April...
Kelly Stewart Tops MPSF All-Academic Team

Kelly Stewart Tops MPSF All-Academic Team

San Jose State University’s Kelly Stewart leads the list with the highest grade-point average of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) All-Academic women’s water polo players for the 2011 season. Six Spartans were named to the 49-person MPSF...
Jones An Olerud Award Semifinalist

Jones An Olerud Award Semifinalist

San Jose State’s Zack Jones is among 10 athletes who are still competing for the College Baseball Hall of Fame’s John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award. “Our voters will have another very difficult job as they choose between the ten...
Three Spartans Selected In MLB Draft

Three Spartans Selected In MLB Draft

Three members of the San Jose State baseball team were selected on day two of the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Players Draft. The first Spartan to be taken was left-handed starting pitcher Roberto Padilla.  He was chosen in the eighth round by the Colorado...
A Graduation Story – Fulfilling A Family’s First

A Graduation Story – Fulfilling A Family’s First

Thousands graduated from college at the San Jose State University May 28 Commencement, and it was an extra special moment for Nick Cukar. For Nick, earning his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology is fulfilling on many levels as he is the first in his family to...