University of Albany

Before UAlbany

• Saint Francis
  • Spent three seasons with the Red Flash program from 2023 to 2025 
  • Served as a team captain during his tenure at Saint Francis
• High School
  • Graduated from McDowell High School in 2023, competing as a versatile multi-sport team captain in football and track & field 
  • Four-year varsity football standout under head coach Brad Orlando, playing defensive line, quarterback, and tight end 
  • Served as a football team captain during both his junior and senior seasons 
  • Four-year varsity letter winner as a thrower for the track & field program under coach Joe Yuhas, serving as a team captain as a junior 
  • Recognized as a two-time Region 6 Athlete of the Year in track & field (2022, 2023)
  •  Placed in the top 20 at the PIAA State Championships in 2022 and improved to a top-15 state finish in 2023

Personal

• From Erie, Pa. 
• Son of Richard Lunger and Yaritiza Santiago 
• Has one younger brother, Ian Lunger 
• Voluntarily helps coordinate and assist at local charity golf outings in his hometown