A graduate of Beacon High School, Thomas (TJ) Zehner arrives at Sage after a stellar scholastic career. A three-year team captain in high school, Zehner was also a two-time first team all-league pick in high school, while also earning a spot on the Poughkeepsie Journal All-Star First Team.

An applied biology major at Sage, he was an honor roll in high school and plans on pursuing a career as a physical therapist. He is the son of Steven Zehner and Alison Chesnick.