At Cal State East Bay, the golf course is more than just a playing field—it's a testing ground for resilience, growth, and ambition. Two standout student-athletes, Adam Brangefalt and Makena Ebster, have taken unique paths to reach their peaks, carving their own identities on the greens while navigating the demands of collegiate athletics. One hails from halfway across the globe in Västerås, Sweden; the other is from the Central Valley. Together, they represent the drive and discipline it takes to compete at the NCAA Division II level—on both sides of the scoreboard.