2021 PFN Player Preview: Calvin Heinle-Kiski Area Cavaliers @calvinheinle @kiskifootball @Kiski_Area_SD

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Daniel Reed | July 2, 2021

Calvin Heinle

Kiski Area Cavaliers

Class of: 2022

GPA: 4.0

Position(s): WR /OLB

Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 185

Awards – Football:
2020 Kiski Area Football Offensive Player of Year
2020 Football Letterman (Junior)
2020 Kiski Area Scholar Athlete (High Honors)
2020 3-Time Kiski Area Offensive Game Ball Recipient
WPIAL 5A Northern All Conference WR 2nd Team
Cover Three Athletics 5A Northern All Conference WR 1st Team
2019 Football Letterman (Sophomore)
2019 PAFootballNews.com All Academic Team Gold (4.0 and Up)
2019 Kiski Area Scholar Athlete (High Honors)
2021 Positive Athlete Western PA Nominee

Awards – Basketball:
2020-21 Basketball Team Captain
2020-21 WPIAL 5A Basketball Player to Watch
2020-21 Kiski Area Basketball Most Valuable Player
2020-21 Kiski Area Basketball Team Leading Scorer
2020 Basketball Letterman (Junior)
2019 Basketball Letterman (Sophomore)
2019 Kiski Area Scholar Athlete (High Honors)

Additional Awards:
National Honor Society
Student Council
Key Club

Other Sports: Basketball

2020 Stats:
6 game season, 23 reception, 512 yards, 8 touchdowns

Twitter: @calvinheinle

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What is the best part about playing football?
The excitement that surrounds Friday night lights, including the camaraderie with the team and the high level of competition on the field.

What has been your best memory from football so far?
The season opener against Connellsville last year. I had over 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns, including the game winner in the last 40 seconds of the game.

Who is your favorite pro athlete and why?
Rob Gronkowski. Growing up playing youth football, I was always bigger and had good hands. The coaches would call me “Gronk”. I’ve always looked up to him.

Is there any specific person you look up to and use as a role model?
I look up to my dad every day of my life! While his football career was cut short due to a knee injury during his senior year of high school, he was an all conference tight end. He taught me everything I know about having soft hands and started the legacy of “Hands Heinle.” Outside of football, he grinds hard to provide for our family of 6 and is the best dad anyone could ever ask for he’s my biggest fan!

What would be your desired major in college?
Business

Coming off a year with COVID struggles, what do you think this year will be like?
Coming out of the lock down, the atmosphere is going to be incredible, with fans, the cheerleaders and band. Our team has been working harder than ever before, so our expectations are high.

Favorite play to run?
We have a play where I signal the QB on the route I’m running based on the coverage. It could be a fade, slant, dig, etc.

Favorite pre-game meal?
Spaghetti

Favorite place to eat out?
Wendy’s. When I was younger they would call me “Calvinator-Baconator”.

Favorite sports movie?
Happy Gilmore.

Pregame music genre to get you pumped up?
Rap/Hip Hop.

Favorite class in school?
Graphics Design.

Favorite activity you do during the off season?
Basketball

Other than your home stadium/field, what stadium/field would you rate the best?
Woodland Hills “The Wolverina”.

Most embarrassing sports moment?
Sophomore year, I was the varsity holder. During the opening game, I mishandled my very first snap as I scrambled to jump on it. I never missed a snap after that.

College Offers… If so, by what schools?
Slippery Rock University.

What are you looking forward to most this year?
In regards to my team and myself, we will be opening a lot of eyes in the WPIAL and college scouts.

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