Dec. 22, 2011
ALLY HEAVENS
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Garnet Valley, Pa.
High School: Garnet Valley
Club Team: Brandywine Majors Select
Ally Heavens stars at Garnet Valley H.S. where she posted 66 goals and 40 assists in 2011 to lead the Jaguars to a 24-3 record and to Central League and PIAA state championships. A three-year starter in the midfield, she earned U.S. Lacrosse Girls' High School All-American, ESPN Rise Second Team All-American, and First Team All-Delco and All-Central League honors following her standout junior season. In ESPN's 2011 top high school girls rankings, Heavens was rated as the No. 1 defender in the nation and as the No. 2 player overall.
An all-around stellar athlete, Heavens has also earned three letters in soccer and four in basketball at Garnet Valley.
During the summer of 2011, Heavens was a member of the Philadelphia Region Under Armour All-American and PASLA Regional Mid-Atlantic Philly #1 Teams. She plays club lacrosse with Brandywine Majors Select under head coach Christy Ann Morello.
Personal
Allyson Teresa Heavens was born on September 14, 1993 in Aston, Pa. to parents Dan and Terri...Dan played football at West Chester University and Terri played lacrosse and field hockey at Temple...Has two older sisters, Meredith and Courtney...Has six relatives that attended Penn State...Intends to major in physical therapy or kinesiology...Career plans include becoming a physical therapist and a high school or college level lacrosse coach...Hobbies include running, physical fitness, dancing, music, shopping, scrapbooking, reading magazines, traveling, her beagle, Chester, going to the beach in Sea Isle City, N.J, and spending time with friends and family...Chose Penn State because "it is an exact fit with my academic and athletic goals."
Missy Doherty on Heavens
"Ally is just a pure athlete. I'm so glad that she chose to play lacrosse at Penn State because she just has tremendous natural ability and it will be exciting to see her grow into an impact collegiate player. She is quick, versatile, and she will not only score goals, but she will also bring a defensive presence to the midfield."