Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, St. Patrick Soccer’s Samantha Johnson!
We’re spending yet another Wednesday night on the pitch, this time for the Lady Irish. This student athlete has been a brick wall for her team for six years now, but she may surprise you and score a goal herself. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, St. Patrick soccer’s Samantha Johnson!
Growing up, senior Samantha Johnson played a ton of different sports, but soccer is the one that remained because of the high level of teamwork. Her favorite part is winning as a team, and if you’re a member of the St. Patrick girls soccer team, you tend to win a whole lot.
Not only have Johnson and the Fighting Irish won the past three state championship titles, but even when they were in middle school they won the highest title too. Johnson said she believes they’re successful because of how long they’ve been playing together and their friendships outside of the pitch.
Scoring goals obviously wins all the titles, but somebody’s got to keep the other team from scoring too. With the help of a dominant front line, a sound midfield and stellar defenders, the Irish have scored 63 goals and have only allowed 18 goals scored on them. A lot of credit also goes to Johnson, who has had 108 career saves as their goal keeper
The job’s not finished yet and the Irish aren’t satisfied until they get that fourth ring. Best of luck to the Lady Irish as they begin post-season play soon!
