2026 (Freshman): Appeared in one game at Quinnipiac (Apr. 22).

Prior to College: Attended West Islip High School … Club was Legacy Rush Red … 5x Varsity Lacrosse … 2023 Suffolk County Champion … All-Division … Team Captain … John Fernandez Courage Award … Played Varsity Football for three years … Team Captain in 12^th Grade … NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete … Principal’s List for all quarters (90+ Average) … WIHS Athletic/Academic Achievement Award … National Honor Society … Received Kim Gallante Memorial Scholarship (Award given out for high character and on field performance in honor of a community member’s mother) … Parents are James and Dana … Sister is Eva … Majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Why Klimatas Chose Manhattan: “High level engineering program and gritty team culture made it feel like a perfect fit.”