Vestavia resident honored at Soccer Six Banquet

Five standouts from the 2013 Saint Joseph’s University men’s soccer team were honored at the Philadelphia Soccer Six banquet held at the University City Sheraton in February. Saint Joseph’s University freshmen Bliss Harris and Sam Irvin proved to be strong playmakers in their first seasons on Hawk Hill and were rewarded for their efforts by being named to the 2013 Philadelphia Soccer Six All-Rookie Team.

In 13 midfield appearances, Irvin proved to be a crucial factor on both the offensive and defensive ends of the ball for St. Joseph’s University. Perhaps the freshman’s most memorable performance, Irvin was a crucial factor in SJU’s 3-1 win over George Washington in the regular-season weekend finale. Irvin, a native of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, played 76 strong minutes in the midfield and did a remarkable job both gaining and maintaining SJU possession and pushing the ball upfield to spark multiple offensive opportunities for the Hawks. 

-Submitted by Rebecca Irvin