San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec

San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec




San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec

Zach Engberg

Zach Engberg, Sports Editor

Zach is a senior at San Diego State University majoring in journalism. Zach was the Sports Editor at The Daily Aztec, where he has been working since 2015. Zach has covered the SDSU football, baseball and women's lacrosse team, while reporting other breaking news stories. Born in San Francisco, Calif., Zach is an avid fan of the SF 49ers, Oakland Athletics and Golden State Warriors, and is still mourning the 2016 Finals loss and Super Bowl XLVII. Zach will someday work as a television sports commentator, joining the likes of Joe Buck, Mike Tirico and Marv Albert.

All content by Zach Engberg
Rashaad Penny is all smiles during the Aztecs 42-23 victory over Nevada on Nov. 18 at SDCCU Stadium.

Penny misses final Heisman cut

by Zach Engberg, Sports Editor
December 4, 2017
Senior cornerback Kameron Kelly presenting a signed football to Major General Mark Wise.

Aztecs honor military at Miramar

by Zach Engberg, Sports Editor
August 11, 2017
Testing my comfort zone abroad

Testing my comfort zone abroad

by Zach Engberg, International Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Senior running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) is tackled in the backfield by a Colorado State defender.

Rams spoil senior night, hand SDSU a 63-31 loss

by Zach Engberg, Assistant Sports Editor
November 26, 2016
Redshirt sophomore forward Zylan Cheatham attacks the basket against University of San Diego.

Pope returns and leads SDSU to a 77-65 win over Berkeley

by Zach Engberg, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2016
Junior wide receiver Quest Truxton returns a punt.

SDSU outdueled by Wyoming, 34-33

by Zach Engberg, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2016
San Diego State AD John David Wicker addresses the crowd at his introductory press conference.

John David Wicker named as SDSU’s Athletic Director

by Zach Engberg, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2016
Junior running back Rashaad Penny scores his first of three touchdowns in the Aztecs 42-3 win over San Jose State Univeristy.

Pumphrey and Penny help SDSU punish the Spartans, 42-3

by Zach Engberg, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2016
Senior running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) evading UC Berkeley tacklers with the help of junior wide receiver Mikah Holder (6).

Pumphrey powers SDSU football past Fresno, 17-3

by Zach Engberg, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2016
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Christian Chapman walks off the field after a failed play.

SDSU football falls to South Alabama 42-24

by Zach Engberg, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2016
Senior wide receiver Mikah Holder bolts past a New Hampshire defender in a game during the 2016 season.

Aztecs’ Passing Attack Shines in Opening Game Victory

by Zach Engberg, Assistant Sports Editor
September 3, 2016
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