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Summit Local Named To 2017 NJAC Roster

Kean University junior and men's soccer team athlete, Erick Reyes of Summit, earned his first All-NJAC selection this year.

SUMMIT, NJ — A Summit local was among three members of the Kean University men’s soccer team to be recently added to the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) roster.

Junior Erick Reyes of Summit was earned a spot on the second team of the All-NJAC selection alongside freshman Vinceroy Nelson of Piscataway — who was named 2017 Rookie of the Year. Senior Alex Noriega of Somerville was named to the Honorable Mention team.

“The main lesson I want my players to learn is that hard work will always pay off,” said Peter-John Falloon, head soccer coach at Kean. “If you want to be successful, you have to go the extra mile.”

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Reyes earned his first All-NJAC selection after totaling 16 points on seven goals and two assists, including three game-winners.

(Image via Kean University: Kean University student-athlete Erick Reyes earned his first All-NJAC selection after totaling 16 points on seven goals and two assists, including three game-winners.)

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