Brian Karalunas Class: Freshman Hometown: Dewitt, N.Y. High School: Jamesville-Dewitt Height / Weight: 5-11 / 185 Position: Defense Birthdate: 09/23/1989

Jamesville-Dewitt High School: Two-time captain...led team to the State Championship finals in 2005 and 2007; captured the title in 2007...named the 2007 State Final Defensive MVP...Bobby Gilson Award recipient...team won the League Championships from 2005-07...earned All-League First Team honors in 2005, 2006, and 2007...three-time groundball leader...collected 289 career groundballs...2007 All-CNY First Team, 2006 All-CNY Second Team, 2005 All-CNY Third Team selection...participated in high school's ice hockey and soccer programs...2007 captain in ice hockey...earned All-League First Team, Most Valuable Player, and Coach's Award honors.

Personal: Born September 23, 1989...son of George and Deborah Karalunas...youngest of three children...has a sister, Sarah (25), and a brother, Evan (22)...chose Villanova for its strong academic and athletic reputations...undecided Liberal Arts major.