ITHACA, N.Y. – D3football.com announced its all-region teams for all 10 regions within Division III on December 10 and Ithaca College sophomore defensive back Joe Spirra was named First Team for Region 2.

Spirra anchored an Ithaca defense that allowed a Liberty League-low 14.9 points per game and ranked second in total defense, yielding just 273.1 yards per contest. A starter in all 10 games, he led the Bombers in interceptions (2) and pass breakups (5) while finishing second in tackles (80) and tackles for loss (6.5). Spirra recorded a team-high 41 solo stops and added 39 assisted tackles, along with 6.5 tackles for loss for 22 yards, two quarterback hurries, and a nine-yard sack. He ranked among the league's top performers, tying for fifth in passes defended (7) while placing fifth in solo tackles, sixth in total tackles, sixth in tackles per game (8.0), and tied for sixth in interceptions.

He was named Liberty League Defensive Player of the Year and was a First Team recipient this season.