#1 Ryan Sterling

Senior
Middle Hitter, 6-5
Braintree, Massachusetts/Braintree HS
Major: Criminal Justice/Investigative Services

2007: Played in 71 of 75 games … Recorded 42 kills (0.59 per game), 20 digs (0.28 per game) and was third on the team in total blocks with 37 (0.52 per game) … Had a season-high five kills twice, against Hunter College and Sacred Heart University … Recorded a season-high in points (7.0) with a two kill, 3 block and 3 service ace performance against Lasell College … Had multiple kills in 12 of 22 matches, multiple blocks in 13 of 22 matches and scored 3 or more points in 12 of the 22 matches during the season.

2006: Played in 44 of 98 games ... Registered 25 kills (0.57 per game) and 23 blocks (0.52 per game) ... Career-high six kills in three game win over Hilbert College ... Also had a career-best hitting percentage (.444) and points (8.0) in that match ... Had three blocks on two occasions ... Career high six solo blocks for the season.

2005: Played in 64 of 83 games ... Recorded 21 kills (0.33 per game), 18 digs (0.28 per game) and 32 blocks (0.50 per game) ... Season-high four kills in three-game win over Mount Saint Vincent ... Season-best 6.5 points and five blocks (all assists) in that contest ... Four digs against St. Francis (Pa.).

High School: Captain as a senior ... Four-year honor roll student, member of the National Honor Society and active in student government ... Also played football (quarterback/tight end) and basketball (forward/center).

Personal: Son of Elizabeth and Joseph Sterling ... Two brothers (Mathew and Thomas) and one sister (Hilary) ... Career goal is to work in federal law enforcement.