Aaron Sears Class: Freshman Hometown: Neenah, Minn. High School: Neenah Event: Freestyle/Breast Experience: High School

As a Freshman (2011-12): Finished 15th in the 100 breast (59.05) at the Terrapin Cup...also took 22nd in the 200 breast (2:14.32).

Before Maryland: Competed at Neenah High School...led team to four straight Fox Valley Association championships... helped Neenah finish fifth at 2011 Wisconsin State Championships...also competed for the Fox Valley WAVE Swim Team for eight years under Coach Curt Beutler.

Personal: Son of Brian and Paula Sears...has one sister, Nicole...lists sports hero as Eric Shanteau...plans to major in aerospace engineering and wants to become an Aerospace Engineer at Boeing.