Robbins, Kleptz and Kurtz Recognized by HCAC

GREENWOOD, IND.  --  Senior Blayne Robbins (Galva, Ill./Miamisburg), sophomore Nick Kleptz (Troy) and junior Brian Kurtz (Sandusky/Perkins) were recognized by the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference for their individual efforts on the playing field this past season.  Robbins and Kleptz were both tabbed honorable mention and Kurtz was selected to the All-Sportsmanship Team.  [All-HCAC Teams]

Robbins was named to the All-HCAC Teams for the second consecutive season.  He earned second-team accolades last season.  As a senior, Robbins started all 18 games at the defender position.  He ended the season with a goal scored on two shots for a .500 shot percentage and two points.  Defensively, he helped the Yellow Jackets post one shutout victory.

For his career, Robbins played in 73 games and scored a goal each of his last three seasons for six points.  He tallied nine shots with a .333 shot percentage.  His 73 games played ties him for the all-time lead in program history.  In addition to becoming a two-time All-HCAC award winner, Robbins was also a third-team All-Ohio honoree.

Kleptz earns honorable mention All-HCAC honors for the second straight season after leading the team in five statistical categories, including goals (eight), points (17), game-winning goals (four), shot percentage (.381) and penalty kick goals (three).  He also had one assist to round out the offensive scoring.  His eight goals this season, put him in a tie for third in the HCAC.  Kleptz was third on the team in shots (21) and second in shots on goal (14).  Kleptz recorded one game in which he scored two goals in a 2-1 win against Saint Vincent (Pa.) College on Sept. 6.  

Kurtz earns his first HCAC recognition as a member of the All-Sportsmanship Team.  This season, he played in 17 games and started seven as a midfielder.  He ended the year as a part of a four-player tie for fifth on the team in goals with one for two points.  He took a total of eight shots for a .125 shot percentage with two shots on goal for a .250 shot on goal percentage.