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2007-08: Had a breakthrough season as a sophomore, winning 10 times and taking second on six other occasions ... qualified for NCAA Zone Championships on both boards ... won Second Team All-Horizon League honors on both boards at the league championships ... recorded career-highs on both boards against Wisconsin Oct. 12 in first meet of the season ... swept both boards in meets against Wright State Oct. 19, UIC/Butler/North Dakota Nov. 10 and Green Bay Feb. 2 ... tabbed for Horizon League Diver of the Week Oct. 17, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4. 2006-07: Placed sixth on the one-meter and 10th on the three-meter board at the Horizon League Championships, recording season-high scores in each ... his score on the three-meter board was also the highest on the team for the season ... took second on the three-meter against UW-Green Bay Feb. 3 ... was second on the three and third on the one-meter against Butler/UIC Nov. 12 ... also took second on the one-meter board in victory over Valparaiso Nov. 11. High School: Was the Minnesota State Class AA Diving Champion as a senior to cap an all-state and all-conference season ... set school and pool records as a senior and was named NISCA All-America for the second time ... also played football, where he was the starting center ... member of the high honor roll for one year and honor roll for two. Personal: Son of John Rongitsch and Robin Rooney-Rongitsch ... nickname is "P.J." ... enjoys playing guitar, rock climbing, cars and all sports ... lists winning the 2006 Minnesota diving championship on his last dive by two points as his most memorable sports experience ... volunteers at Goodwill, Meals on Wheels and has participated in Relay for Life and Race for the Cure ... majoring in international business with a Spanish minor. |
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