KiXX’ Pat Morris named NISL Defender of the Year
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The National Indoor Soccer League (NISL) announced Tuesday that Pat Morris of the Philadelphia KiXX was named as the NISL Defender of the Year. It is the second such honor of his 10-year career.
Morris, a four time all-star, was also named to the All-NISL First Team, marking the seventh time in his career that he has received such an accolade.
Morris led the KiXX in scoring with 51 points on six three-point goals (1st NISL), 11 two-point goals, and 11 assists. Those 51 points were third best in the league.
In addition to leading the KiXX in points, Morris broke several milestones, including 500 blocks (by far the most in team history), and 400 points.
Morris, a Northeast Catholic and Philadelphia University native, played in all 18 games this season, recording three hat tricks. He was named the Defender of the Month for the month of December, in which he 17 points and nine blocks in five games.
