Previous School –Started and played in three matches for Campbell University as a junior...Recorded a 2.33 goals against average, while stopping 21 shots on goal...Played in six matches (all starts) as a sophomore, while compiling a 3.17 goals against average and 32 saves...Recorded first career victory at Jacksonville (10/9), where he had a season-high nine saves...Also saved nine against Florida Atlantic (10/18)...Made all six of his starts against A-Sun opponents...Started all 17 matches in the nets for Campbell as a true freshman, posting a 1,82 goals against average with two shutouts and 65 saves...Played all but 19 minutes of the season...Named A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week (10/11) after allowing just one goal in two league victories and recording the first assist of his career...Notched shutout in 3-0 win versus Stetson (10/7), when he also assisted on K.K. Lima's game-winning goal...Followed with a five-save performance in a 2-1 victory at Jacksonville (10/9)...Had a season-high seven saves three times, including his first career shutout, a double overtime scoreless draw at Liberty (10/7) where he faced a season 24 shots in 110 minutes...Had six saves in season opener at #18 Old Dominion (9/1).
High School – Named a first-team all-state selection while leading Northwest Rankin High Scholl to the 5-A state title...Posted 16 shutouts and allowed only nine goals while earning a 22-1 won-lost record as a senior...Was one of only four players in the state of Mississippi to earn a spot on the 5-A all-state first-team, 1-A/5-A North All Star team and 4-A/5-A All Division team.
Personal – Born September 21, 1984 in Flowood, Miss...Son of Beverly and Bill Kirksey...Majoring in Sports Management. |