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Lee                                Johnston
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Lee
Johnston
Class: Jr.
Hometown: Newberry, Fla.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180
Sport: Men's Soccer
Position: GK

Biography

At Pitt in 2012

  • Started 15 matches, compiling a 1.75 goals-against average with 74 saves
  • Ranked second in the Big East in saves per game (4.93) and third in saves (74)
  • Named to Big East weekly honor roll on Sept. 12
  • Named a member of the Duquesne Invitational All-Tournament Team for performances versus Howard (Aug. 26) and Niagara (Aug. 24)
  • Earned MVP honors at the Pitt/Nike Invitational for play in wins over IPFW (Sept. 7) and Delaware (Sept. 9)

At Pitt in 2011

  • Played in 13 matches, starting 11 matches with a 1.32 goals-against average and 59 saves
  • Ranked fourth in saves per game (4.54) and eighth in save percentage (.787) in the Big East
  • Twice was named to Big East Honor Roll (Oct. 3 and Sept. 5)
  • Helped the squad post a 2-1 double overtime win over Syracuse, recording six saves
  • Named to Duquesne Invitational team

Prep

  • Led Oak Hall High to the state regional quarterfinals and a district championship
  • Compiled 41 victories over his scholastic career
  • Earned Co-MVP honors as a sophomore and junior
  • Recorded a remarkable 1.08 goals against average and earned team MVP
  • Helped squad post a 16-8-2 record freshman year
  • Played club soccer for Leg-A-Z elite, which was ranked No.1 in the state of Florida in 2010
  • Selected as an alternative goalkeeper for the Florida ODP squad in 2009
  • Also excelled in baseball, earning all-region honors

Personal

  • Son of Bob and Frances Johnston
  • Birthday is Nov. 17
  • Has one brother
  • Grandfather Joe Hicks played baseball at Virginia, and eventually went on to play for the
  • Chicago White Sox, New York Mets and Washington Senators
  • Majoring in business administration with an emphasis in marketing


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