| 03.17.06
- Jeff Alter and Matt Boyer, seniors at
Lakeview Christian High School, signed their letters of intent to play
soccer at Huntington University. Huntington is a 4-year Christian
liberal arts university located in Huntington, Indiana with an
enrollment of approximately 950 students.
 Boyer,
the Lions goalkeeper, was named the team's Defensive MVP following an
undefeated regular season and a 15-1-3 mark in 2005. Boyer set school
records for saves in a match (14) and a season (106) He was named to
the All-Midland Athletic Conference team and was named Top Team Player
in the state of Indiana for 2005. He finished the year ranked as the
fifth best goalie in the state with eight shutouts.
“Matt Boyer has a
tremendous upside,” said Russ Lawson, head soccer coach at Huntington.
“His physical makeup and determination should lead to a fine career at
HU. Matt’s size and ability to control his box will be a welcomed
addition to the Forestors. What impresses me the most about Matt is
that he is a competitor with quick, soft hands and those are two
attributes you must have if your defense is to be successful.” Boyer
plans to study Business at Huntington University. He is the son of
John and Carol Boyer of Converse.
Alter set a school record for assists
in a season in 2005 with 21 which also ranked him third in the state
for assists. He was co-Offensive MVP for the Lions and made the
All-MAC team. Alter was also named to the Academic All-State team.
“Jeff is a quality individual with
offensive abilities,” says Lawson. “As he adjusts to a faster and
more physical game he should push our midfielders for playing time.
Jeff’s composure on the ball and his awareness on the field, leads me
to believe that Jeff will ultimately make a great impact as a
student-athlete at HU.” He plans to study Recreation and Sports
Ministry at Huntington. He is the son of Jeff and Kay Alter, Marion.
Boyer and Alter are part of a senior
class that compiled a record of 60-6-5 in its four years with Lakeview
Christian which included one sectional championship, one sectional
runner-up, four conference season titles and four conference
tournament championships. |
