Men's Lacrosse Roster
Tyler Batesko
| Number: | 55 |
| Position: | D |
| Height: | 5'11" |
| Weight: | 190 |
| Class Year: | Fr. |
| Major: | Arts and Sciences |
| Hometown: | Mountain Lakes, N.J. |
| Previous School: | Mountain Lakes High School |
WHY LEHIGH? “Coach Cassese was the main reason I chose Lehigh. Lehigh is very competitive in both academics and lacrosse, but ultimately Coach Cassese was my deciding factor. He believes in a very strong family atmosphere which is something I really look for in a school.”
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout lacrosse and football player at Mountain Lakes High School … Three-year varsity lacrosse letterwinner … Was a freshman and senior captain … First Team All-Conference, All-County and All-State performer, while earning Second Team All Star-Ledger laurels … Led Mountain Lakes to the 2012 Morris County Championship … Caused 26 turnovers and scooped 38 groundballs as a senior, earning the Hugh Chambers Award … Was also a three-year varsity letterwinner in football, finishing senior year with 856 yards and nine touchdowns … A team captain … Was an All-Conference fullback and All-County running back while garnering the Top Offensive Back and HERD Hustle Awards.
PERSONAL: Son of Bob and Barbara. Has two siblings: Hunter and Alix.
GETTING TO KNOW TYLER
Nickname: Pretty original “Ty”
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The family atmosphere
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Food: My dad’s homemade pizza
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Anyone country
Favorite Movie: netflix.com
Favorite TV Show: Rescue Me, Entourage or Friday Night Lights (Too close to call)
Favorite Website: amazon.com
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Cam Newton
Place I'd Like To Visit: Texas
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Surfing or Skateboarding. I think what those athletes can do is ridiculous.
Dream Job: Work in the movie industry
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a boat and give half of it to Progeria Research Foundation. Then put it all away and earn interest until I decide I want to retire.