2006: Did not play soccer for the Crusaders.

Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Highlanders ... named to All-State, All-District and All-Area teams as a senior ... honored by Oakland Press as Player of the Week in October 2005 ... served as a co-captain as a senior, leading team with 10 goals scored ... Highlanders went to state semifinals in 2004.

Personal: Joe is the son of Joseph and Kathleen Connolly ... major is business ... named to the Dean's List as a freshman ... born January 21, 1988.