Kean's Connor Batjer and Hunter Jenkinson along with Stockton's Tyler Horvath competed with the North team at the USILA Division III Senior All-Star Game on Friday, May 24, at Widener University.
The trio led the North squad to a 16-15 overtime win over the South All-Star team. Batjer connected for two goals and Jenkinson potted a goal and assist each. Horvath won seven of 12 faceoffs.
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| Hunter Jenkinson, Head Coach Shelley Sheiner, Connor Batjer |
The North All-Star team was coached by Kean head coach Shelley Sheiner along with Cougar assistant coaches Max Stevens, Paul Kieltyka, and Tommy Pellegrino. In addition, Kean Alum and current Cornell College (IA) Head Coach Lane Zierten rounded out Sheiner's North squad staff.
The game was held in conjunction with the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Final Four weekend, which is underway at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Batjer, a two-time All-CLC attackman, posted a career-best 76 points on 36 goals and a career-best 40 assists this year. He wrapped up his Kean career with 242 points on 135 goals and 107 assists.
Jenkinson, a defensive mid, collected 27 ground balls and 15 caused turnovers this season to go with eight goals and six helpers. He wrapped up his career with 121 ground balls and 34 caused turnovers.
Horvath, a First Team All-CLC faceoff specialist this season, finished his career sixth in NCAA Division III history in faceoffs taken (1,598), seventh in faceoff wins (983) and 14th in ground balls (576).
Sheiner and the Cougar staff guided Kean to a 12-7 overall record this year and second consecutive berth in the CLC Tournament semifinals.