Player Name: Samantha Heenan
School: Nativity BVM High School
Year: 2020- 2021 (Senior)
Sport: Volleyball
Postion(s): Outside Hitter/Setter
Jersey Number: 23
Height: 5’8
GPA: 3.37
Other Sports: Basketball and Softball
Starting Experience (Years): 4 Year Varsity Starter
2019 Stats: Samantha’s 2019 season stats are as follows: 432 kills (4.2 kills per set), .310 hitting percentage, 103 aces, 275 digs. In our four state playoff matches, Samantha’s stats were as follows: Sacred Heart: 16 kills, 1 ace, 16 digs; Lititz Christian (State Quarterfinals): 20 kills, 3 aces, 1 block, 9 digs; Berlin Brothersvalley(State Semifinals): 23 kills, 11 digs; Northern Cambria (State Championship game): 15 kills, 2 aces, 12 digs, 2 assists. Additionally, Samantha surpassed the 1000 career kill and 800 career digs mark during the 2019 season.
Honors: Schuylkill League Division 4 Coaches All-Area 1st Team 2017, 2018; Schuylkill League Division 4 Coaches All-Area Player of the Year 2019; PIAA District XI Class A First Team (volleyball) 2017, 2018, 2019; PVCA Class A All-State Team (volleyball) 2017, 2018, 2019; Pottsville Republican-Herald Rookie of the Year (volleyball and softball) 2017; Pottsville Republican-Herald 1st Team All-Area (volleyball) 2018; Pottsville Republican-Herald Co-Player of the Year (volleyball) 2019; Pottsville Republican-Herald 1st Team All-Area (softball) 2018; PIAA Class A All State Softball Team 2017; Pottsville Republican-Herald 1st Team All-Area Basketball Team 2019-2020; Pottsville Republican-Herald Female Athlete of the Year Finalist 2019-2020.
Coaches Comments: Samantha’s intensity, work ethic, passion for the game and pride in her team are admirable. She is constantly trying to improve her game and is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to help her team win. Her willingness to put her team first and personal achievements second is what makes her such a special player. Her versatility at all positions makes her stand out. Samantha is at her best in the biggest games. She is unfazed by big moments and steps up when the game is on the line. Samantha leads by example and is one of the best volleyball players to ever play for the Nativity Green Wave Volleyball Program, which has a long, storied history of success.
Photo Credit: Don Holohan
