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Full List of 2023 Player Profiles
LEYNA IRWIN – SOPHOMORE – WARREN
Sports Played: Soccer, swimming
Parents Names: Ryan Irwin (Dad), Danielle Irwin (Mom)
Siblings: Meea Irwin (Twin) soccer and basketball. Macie Irwin (3 years old), soccer
Social Media Handles: Twitter @irwinleyna; Instagram @leyna.irwin_
2022-23 Highlights: Soccer – WAHS: 16 goals and 14 assists, Impact Player Award, Letter Award. KINZUA Soccer Club: Four-Peat PA West Tournament Champions, Memorial Day Classic Champions, Sports Force Park Cedar Point Champions. Erie FC – Erie Premier Sports Tournament champions, Memorial Day Classic champions. Swim: WAHS, Medley Relay placed 25th at states, Letter award.
College Athletics plan if applicable: I plan on playing college soccer.
Q&A
Q: How did you get involved in playing sports?
A: I got involved at a young age. It’s always been something I enjoyed.
Q: What is the most enjoyable thing you have ever had happen to you on an athletic field?
A: Winning tournaments, making memories with teammates, meeting new people and talking to coaches.
Q: If you could go to any event (it doesn’t have to be a sporting event) in the world, what would it be and why? *
A: I want to watch a PSG soccer match. They are an amazing team. It would be amazing to watch a high level of the game.
Q: What teacher has had the most impact on you in school? Why?
A: Amy Morrison because she always has a smile on her face. She is always positive and easy to talk to. Her class always went by so fast.
Q: Do you have any superstitions in any of the sports you play?
A: My hair has to be in a braided ponytail with pre-wrap and my right shin guard goes on before my left shin guard.
Q: You have one day where you can do anything your heart desires. Cost is not a factor. What would it be?
A: I want to meet Neymar Jr.
Q: If you could go back in time, where would you go and why?
A: Watching the U.S. women’s national soccer team play against China. It was an insane feeling. I was watching an incredible game with my favorite players.
Q: Is there anything you wish we would have asked you? If so, what is the question/answer?
A: No.
