University of Vermont Athletics

BEFORE VERMONT: Graduated from Arthur L. Johnson High School … was a three-sport athlete who competed in football, ice hockey, and lacrosse … was a midfielder and face-off specialist in lacrosse … served as captain of the lacrosse team in 2026 … finished his high school career with 58 goals, 28 assists, 86 points, and 424 ground balls… helped his lacrosse team win the 2025-2026 NJILL Kimber Conference Division championship… was named lacrosse MVP in 2026… earned First Team All-Conference, First Team All-County honors, Second Team All-State Group 1 South, and was selected to play in the 2026 Kirst Cup All-Star Game. 

PERSONAL: Son of Noel and Gus Kalikas … has two younger brothers, Grant and Luke … uncle, Matt Poskay, played lacrosse at the University of Virginia and professionally for the Boston Cannons and New York Lizards … chose UVM because of the level of athletics, strong academics, and beautiful campus … biggest influences as an athlete are Jim Brown and Matt Poskay … chose No. 37 because the numbers 7 and 17 have held significance in his family, and he wanted to create his own number while keeping that connection … favorite movies are Forrest Gump and Step Brothers … favorite TV show is Friday Night Lights … and favorite athlete to watch is Chris Merle.