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From Jimmie Athletics

Three members of the University of Jamestown men’s soccer team were recognized with GPAC All-Conference honors on Monday.

Austin Shafer (SR/Jamestown, N.D.) was a first-team selection. Shafer led UJ with 14 goals this year, tying the Jimmies’ single season record. Four of his goals were game-winners, and he was a perfect 4-for-4 on penalty kick attempts.

Axcele Bitgehe and Jacob Holtz (JR/Bismarck, N.D.) were honorable mention selections. Bitgehe had four goals and three assists while starting 14 of 18 matches. Holtz started in all 17 matches he appeared in, scoring one goal as the anchor of the UJ midfield.

UJ finished the season with a 6-11-1 record, including a 3-3-1 mark at home.