Jun 12, 2020

Ferri named WBB head coach

TIFFIN -- Heidelberg University Athletic Director Matt Palm announced Friday the hiring of Rachel Ferri as the new head women's basketball coach. Ferri comes to Heidelberg following a two-year stint as an assistant coach at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Va. "Early on in the search process, Rachel rose to the top of an extremely
May 6, 2020

OAC releases All Academic teams

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio -- On Wednesday morning, the Ohio Athletic Conference announced the Spring 2020 Academic All-Conference selections. Featured on that list were 44 Heidelberg University student-athletes. Despite the unfortunate, but necessary premature end to the spring season this year due to COVID-19 precautions, the Conference has decided to
Apr 16, 2020

Student-athletes in spotlight for DIII Week

As part of the NCAA's Division III Identity Initiative in 2010, Division III Week was created to bring attention to the student-athletes competing in the largest division in the NCAA. Schools like Heidelberg are charged with promoting the academic and athletic achievements of our students. Follow your passions and discover your potential The
Apr 2, 2020

Spring Sports Recognition and Senior Salute

The COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken to thwart the spread of the virus, though necessary, cut short a number of athletic seasons for the student-athletes of Heidelberg University. Some were halted at the highest point, others midway, and still a few were stopped before competition began. While the semester continues remotely, the loss of
Mar 17, 2020

11 winter Student Athletes earn Academic All-OAC

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio -- On Tuesday, the Ohio Athletic Conference released the 2019-20 winter All-Academic OAC selections. This year's installment included 11 Heidelberg University student-athletes. Women's basketball had the most selections with five, while men's basketball and wrestling each had three honorees. For women's basketball, senior Maddy
Mar 9, 2020

Coleman and Stoll headed to NCAA Championship

TIFFIN -- The Heidelberg University track & field teams will be sending a pair of athletes to the NCAA Division III Championships. Dan Stoll qualified for both the 200 Meter Dash and the 400 Meter Dash while Ariana Coleman qualified in the long jump. The women's long jump is scheduled for a 12:50 start on Friday, March 13. Both of Stoll's prelims
Mar 3, 2020

Roth headed back to nationals

For the second year in a row, Dylan Roth is headed back to the NCAA Division III Championships. Roth, who won the 184 weight class, is the lone representative for the Heidelberg University wrestling team to advance out of the Central region.
Feb 26, 2020

All in the family: Sisters share scholar-athlete honor

A bond between teammates is strong, but a bond between sisters is something far greater. Heidelberg University senior softball players Kaitlyn and Casey Moore have seen their relationship as sisters guide them throughout life in multiple ways. Born exactly 11 months apart (down to the minute!), Kaitlyn and Casey have always had a close connection
Feb 25, 2020

Thompson named OAC Pitcher of the Week

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio -- Junior Ross Thompson was selected as the Ohio Athletic Conference's Pitcher of the Week after his efforts on the mound in the season-opener this past Saturday. Thompson, making his debut in Heidelberg University colors, got the start against Anderson in the matinee game as part of a neutral-site, non-conference doubleheader. In
Feb 20, 2020

Side by side, senior duo sings National Anthem for final time

Senior student-athletes and great friends Kirsten Kochel and Maddy Crawford are really in sync. Whether it’s playing basketball together, singing along with their favorite tunes on the car radio or harmonizing in their high school choir, they’ve been a dynamic duo since elementary school. Especially when they’re singing the National Anthem before