A true utility player with the ability to efficiently play almost any position ... Likely the starter at third base ... Has a very good eye at the plate ... ... A student of the game ... Expected to occupy a run-producing spot in the order, but may be called on to hit second ... Good base runner ... Excellent team leader ... Walks the walk she asks of others ... Helps uphold the traditions of the program.
JUNIOR (2008): Jill of all trades for the Bucs as a junior, seeing action at third base, leftfield, shortstop and designated player before settling in as the regular first baseman ... Made only four errors ... Hit .325 with 17 runs and 16 RBI ... Stole seven bases in seven attempts ... Had 21 putouts in 14 inning marathon with Francis Marion at the national tournament ... Homered twice in three-game sweep of Saint Leo at home ... Had a seven-game hitting streak from Mar. 15 to Mar. 29.
PHOENIX COLLEGE: Played two seasons for Heinz Mueller ... Helped lead the Bears to two consecutive NJCAA Division II national titles in 2006 and 2007 ... A two-time NFCA First Team All-American, NFCA All-Region, and All-ACCAC Conference selection ... As a sophomore, led the team with a .478 batting average, 98 hits, 24 doubles, eight home runs, 50 RBI and 30 walks ... Named the Bears’ Offensive Player of the Year ... Graduated with honors with an associate’s degree in business .... As a freshman, batted .457 and led the team in every statistical category except RBI and walks and was named the team’s Offensive Player-of-the-Year ... Was 45 of 48 in stolen base attempts for her career.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Greeway High for Ed McQuade ... Earned three varsity letters while with the Demons.
PERSONAL: Daughter of David and Rosa Heeley ... Has three sisters; Mary, Valerie and Courtney ... Has one brother, David ... Majoring in accounting.
