The Hokie Men’s Profiles
Jonathan Huss
Junior Breaststroke Midlothian, Va. 6-1, 2L
Skinner on Huss: “John continues to be a breakthrough swimmer for Tech, emerging as the Hokies top breast competitor heading into this season.” 2007-08: Scored his first career points at the ACC Championships, placing 12th in the 100 breaststroke ... Also finished 23rd in the 200 breaststroke and 35th in the 200 IM, while helping the 400 medley relay team on the second leg place sixth ... Provided big points in Tech’s Nike Cup victory ... Placed eighth in the 100 breaststroke and ninth in the 200 breaststroke ... Also took 30th in the 200 IM while helping Tech’s second 400 medley relay team place seventh and 200 medley relay squad finish eighth. 2006-07: Posted season-best times in the 100 and 200 breaststroke along with the 200 IM at the ACC Championships ... Took 14th in the 200 breaststroke, 29th in the 100 breaststroke and 35th in the 200 IM at the Nike Cup. High School: A member of the Swimquest club team ... Swam for coach Dudley Duncan … Named team captain for his final two seasons … A junior national qualifier in the 100 breatstroke as a senior … A scholar-athlete who finished in the Top 10 in his class. Personal: Jonathan McDaniel Huss was born on Feb. 24, 1988, in Midlothian, Va. … Son of Phil and Mary Kay Huss… Majoring in hospitality and tourism management. HUSS’ CAREER BEST
100 breast.........................56.13 200 breast......................2:04.87 200 IM......................1:54.87
Philip LaRosa Freshman Distance Freestyle/IM Manassas, Va. 5-10
Skinner on LaRosa: “Phillip is a strong distance swimmer. The longer Phil swims, the better he gets.” High School: Was a four-time first-team all-district and three-time all-Met honoree, winning the District Swimmer of the Year award as a senior at Osbourn H.S. ... Won the 500 free at three separate regional meets ... Won the 200 IM twice ... Placed as high as third in the 500 free, fourth in the 200 IM and fourth in the 200 free relay at the State Finals ... Was second in total points scored at the Virginia Senior Championships as a member of the QDD Swim Team his senior year ... Set the meet record in the 1650 free while also winning the 500 and 1000 free titles ... Also named to the Academic All-America team. Personal: Philip James LaRosa was born on May 15, 1990, in Manassas, Va. … Son of James and Susan LaRosa …Plans to major in business.
Justin Litz Freshman Distance Freestyle/IM Mechanicsville, Va. 6-1
Skinner on Litz: “Justin is a very gifted mid range to distance swimmer from a very strong program in high school.” High School: Made Junior National cuts in the 500, 1000 and 1650 free, the 400 IM and the 200 IM while swimming for Atlee H.S. ... Helped set the national record in the 200 long course meter medley relay as a freshman ... Was named most valuable swimmer with his club team, Nova ... Set regional records in the 200 and 500 free along with the 200 and 400 free relays ... Placed second in the 2008 NCSA Junior Nationals, winning multiple senior championships in a row ... Nominated to attend the 2006 Congressional Leadership Conference ... Also a Hanover scholar. Personal: Justin Tyler Litz was born on Aug. 25, 1990, in Charlottesville, Va. ... Son of Joe and Julie Litz ... Plans to major in mechanical engineering.
Griffin Lutterbein Junior Distance Freestyle Manakin-Sabot, Va. 6-3, 2L
Skinner on Lutterbein: “Coming off a solid sophomore season, Griffin will look to peak during the second half of his time at Tech.” 2007-08: Set the school record in both the 1000 and 1650 free, while finishing second in the 1650 free at the Nike Cup ... The 15:26.62 time was a NCAA ‘B’ qualifying time ... Placed 14th in both the 500 free and 400 IM to help the Hokies win the title ... Finished 21st in the 1650 free, 26th in the 400 IM and 35th in the 500 free at the ACC Championships. 2006-07: Finished 17th in the 1650 free, 26th in the 400 IM and 30th in the 500 free at the ACC Championships ... Recorded season-best times in the 400 IM and 500 free ... Took eighth in the 1,650 free, 19th in the 400 IM and 26th in the 500 free at the Nike Cup ... Posted a season-best time in the 1650 free. High School: A member of Nova, the Virginia swim club ... Set the 500 free record for high school all four years ... Also helped break the 400 free relay record as a senior ... An All-America consideration as a junior and senior ... Named all-prep and all-state as a junior and senior ... Voted the MVP in the final three years of high school ... Won both the sportsmanship award and the most improved award ... A two-time state champion in the 1650 free with Nova ... A national qualifier in the 1500 and 1650 free events. Personal: Edward Griffin Lutterbein was born on June 15, 1987 ... Son of Todd and Carol Lutterbein … Majoring in psychology. LUTTERBEIN’S CAREER BEST
swimming & Diving 2008-2009
500 free......................4:36.48 1000 free......................9:20.83 1650 free.................... 15:26.62 400 IM......................4:07.84
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