Joey Heavner

Height:
6-1
Weight:
171
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Landisville, Penn.
High School:
Hempfield HS

2012:

Was well on his way to another incredibly productive campaign before suffering a season-ending knee injury against in-state rival Georgia State on Sept. 16 … Appeared in and started first seven games of 2012 … Piled up seven points in those seven games on the strength of one goal and five assists … Amazingly, still finished tied for third in the A-Sun Conference with his five assists … Assisted on Bears first goal of 2012 in their season opener at No. 20 UAB (Aug. 24) … Scored his lone goal of the season in a 2-2 tie against Hartwick (Sept. 2) as part of the Hotels at Grand Prairie Classic Tournament … Was voted onto the Hotels at Grand Prairie Classic All-Tournament team for his efforts … Continued his strong play with his second two-assist game of the season in a 4-0 home win over Presbyterian (Sept. 8) … Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

2011:

Completed his transformation from left back to attacking midfielder by becoming one of the most dynamic playmakers in the country … Appeared and started in 19 games … Finished fourth on the team and set a career-high with nine points on one goal and seven assists … His seven assists ranked him 47^th in the nation and tied for sixth in the Mercer single-season record books … Finished fourth on the team with 23 shots and third on the squad with 12 shots on goal … Piled up a remarkable three assists in a 3-1 win over VMI (Sept. 16) and was rewarded by being named A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week … Assisted on the game-winning goal in a huge 1-0 win over A-Sun member ETSU (Oct. 22) … Scored his lone goal of the season in a 2-1 road win over Belmont (Oct. 30) … Led Mercer with five shots in the A-Sun Tournament on his way to being voted onto the A-Sun All-Tournament team … Picked up several more postseason honors for his inspired junior season, including being voted onto the A-Sun All-Conference second team, the inaugural A-Sun Academic All-Conference team and the NSCAA Scholar All-South Region honorable mention group ... Also named an All-Academic selection by the Atlantic Sun.

2010:

Adjusted to a mid-season position change and flourished in his new wide midfielder role … Appeared and started in 16 games … Set a new career-high with four points on the strength of one goal and two assists … Scored his first collegiate goal on a free kick against then No. 24 ranked FGCU (Oct. 16) … Primarily a willing distributor on the pitch, assisted on the game-winning goal in a 2-0 A-Sun victory over Lipscomb (Oct. 28).

2009:

Enjoyed a successful first collegiate season as a true freshman, appearing and starting in 19 games for Coach Ruzzo at the left back position … One of only six players to start in all nine A-Sun games … Showed versatility by being physical in the back while constantly pushing up on the offensive end for service opportunities … Collected three points on three assists … Assisted on goals in three Bears victories against Georgia Southern (Sept. 20), Lipscomb (Oct. 3) and Jacksonville (Oct. 29).

High School:

Team captain and MVP and first team league all-star in 2008 … Helped lead the Knights to the district quarterfinals in 2007 and district first round in 2008 … Accounted for six goals and five assists in final two years of high school … Played for PA Classics ... Member of the 2008 Disney Showcase championship team.

Personal:

Son of Frank and Nancy Heavner … Born on 5-30-91 … National Honor Society member … Majoring in business.