Alyssa Heintschel One of 10 Finalists for Senior CLASS Award
October 12, 2017 | Soccer
Fan voting at seniorclassaward.com plays part in choosing winner
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(FANS MAY VOTE DAILY THRU NOV. 20)
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ball State goalkeeper Alyssa Heintschel was named one of 10 finalists for the 2017 Senior CLASS Award for women's soccer.
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The finalists were chosen by a selection committee from the list of 30 candidates announced in September. Nationwide fan voting begins immediately to help select the winner, and fans are encouraged to vote daily on the Senior CLASS Award website through Nov. 20.
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Fan votes will be combined with media and Division I head coaches' votes to determine the winner, who will be announced during the 2017 NCAA Women's College Cup® championships later this fall.
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An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.
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Candidates must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition.
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Heintschel certainly meets that criteria. An Academic All-America selection last year, she maintains a 4.0 GPA with a rigorous scholastic load as a chemistry, pre-med major.
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The Oregon, Ohio, product recently tied the Ball State record for goalkeeper wins with the 34th of her career. Her 0.78 career goals against average ranks first in school history and fourth in Mid-American Conference annals. She is a two-time All-MAC First Team choice and has helped Ball State win back-to-back MAC regular season championships.
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A three-year captain as selected by her teammates, Heintschel has served on Ball State's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee since her freshman year. She has been eager to share her academic knowledge and athletic skill with others in her roles as a teaching assistant on campus, tutor in her hometown and volunteer instructor for soccer camps.
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Heintschel and the Cardinals are chasing another championship this season. Ball State is 4-1-1 in league action and will play at home twice this weekend with games Friday against Eastern Michigan (4 p.m.) and Sunday against Central Michigan (2 p.m.).
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FINALISTS
2017 Women's Soccer Senior CLASS Award
Michaela Abam, Forward, West Virginia
Alex Anthony, Forward, USC
Alexa Ben, Midfielder, DePaul
Imani Dorsey, Midfielder/Forward, Duke
Alyssa Heintschel, Goalkeeper, Ball State
Alexis Kiehl, Forward, Dayton
Savannah McCaskill, Forward, South Carolina
Becca Rolfe, Midfielder, High Point
Andi Sullivan, Midfielder, Stanford
Martha Thomas, Midfielder/Forward, Charlotte
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(FANS MAY VOTE DAILY THRU NOV. 20)
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ball State goalkeeper Alyssa Heintschel was named one of 10 finalists for the 2017 Senior CLASS Award for women's soccer.
Â
The finalists were chosen by a selection committee from the list of 30 candidates announced in September. Nationwide fan voting begins immediately to help select the winner, and fans are encouraged to vote daily on the Senior CLASS Award website through Nov. 20.
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Fan votes will be combined with media and Division I head coaches' votes to determine the winner, who will be announced during the 2017 NCAA Women's College Cup® championships later this fall.
Â
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.
Â
Candidates must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition.
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Heintschel certainly meets that criteria. An Academic All-America selection last year, she maintains a 4.0 GPA with a rigorous scholastic load as a chemistry, pre-med major.
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The Oregon, Ohio, product recently tied the Ball State record for goalkeeper wins with the 34th of her career. Her 0.78 career goals against average ranks first in school history and fourth in Mid-American Conference annals. She is a two-time All-MAC First Team choice and has helped Ball State win back-to-back MAC regular season championships.
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A three-year captain as selected by her teammates, Heintschel has served on Ball State's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee since her freshman year. She has been eager to share her academic knowledge and athletic skill with others in her roles as a teaching assistant on campus, tutor in her hometown and volunteer instructor for soccer camps.
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Heintschel and the Cardinals are chasing another championship this season. Ball State is 4-1-1 in league action and will play at home twice this weekend with games Friday against Eastern Michigan (4 p.m.) and Sunday against Central Michigan (2 p.m.).
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FINALISTS
2017 Women's Soccer Senior CLASS Award
Michaela Abam, Forward, West Virginia
Alex Anthony, Forward, USC
Alexa Ben, Midfielder, DePaul
Imani Dorsey, Midfielder/Forward, Duke
Alyssa Heintschel, Goalkeeper, Ball State
Alexis Kiehl, Forward, Dayton
Savannah McCaskill, Forward, South Carolina
Becca Rolfe, Midfielder, High Point
Andi Sullivan, Midfielder, Stanford
Martha Thomas, Midfielder/Forward, Charlotte
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