- Pine-Richland Athletics
- February 1, 2023
- Max Heckert
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Player: Max Heckert
Sport and Position: Football—Linebacker
College/University: Slippery Rock University
Planned Major: Business
Quote: "As a kid my dream was to always play football at the next level after high school. After receiving many offers from schools I am proud to announce my commitment to Slippery Rock. Slippery Rock gives me another opportunity to go enjoy the game I love to play."
"A huge shoutout to my parents, brothers, coaches, and teammates for getting me to this position I am in today. Could not have done this without them. #BeSweet—Coach Morocco (Linebacker Coach)"
Major Accomplishments and Interests
- First Team All-Conference Linebacker
- First Team All-State Linebacker
- 2x WPIAL Champion and 2x PIAA 5A State Champion
- 162 tackles this season (all-time single season tackle leader at Pine-Richland)
- Four-year varsity football player
- Four-year merit scholar
- 4.0+ GPA
Additional Note: The football team and I worked with the best buddies program and volunteered at the Epilepsy Walk in downtown Pittsburgh this summer to support Coach Steve (offensive coordinator), his son Steven and his family.