West Virginia University Athletics

2024-25 (Sophomore)

• Swam the sixth fastest time in program history in the 1000-yard freestyle (9:23.81) at the 2025 Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships
• Swam the ninth fastest time in program history in the 1650-yard freestyle (15:31.24) at the Big 12 Championships
• Competed in the 5k event at the 2025 U.S. Open Water National Championships
  • Placed 21st in the event (0:59:51)
• Placed second in the 500-yard freestyle (4:34.32) against Villanova
• Finished second in the 500-yard freestyle (4:40.06) and placed third in the 1000-yard freestyle (9:43.28) at the WV State Games
• 2025 Winter Academic All-Big 12 Team

2023-24 (Freshman)

• Competed in the C finals of the 200-yard backstroke (1:51.57) and the 500-yard freestyle (4:30.63) at the 2024 Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships
• Placed 14th in the 1650-yard freestyle (15:49.21) at the 2024 Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships
• 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team

High School

• Attended Kiski Area High School under head coach Ryan Berberich
• High School All-American
• Two-time Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) champion
• WPIAL record holder
• Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) state champion (500 freestyle)
• Scholastic All-American

Personal

• Son of Todd and Sandra Sterlitz
• Has one sister
• Father swam at Allegheny College
• Birthday is Nov. 25
• Majoring in management information systems
• Big 12 Commissioner's Roll