U-M Student-Athlete Spotlight: Carly Heine
1/6/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
Following the signing of U-M's third recruiting class, all nine members are being featured in a student-athlete spotlight, breaking down each future Wolverine, on and off the field.
Carly Heine is a three-time varsity letterwinner (2012-14) and will play her final season at Oakdale High School (Ijamsville, Maryland) this spring. She will enter her final season with a total of 108 goals and 21 assists.
Most recently in 2014, Heine recorded 61 goals and 11 assists, helping to lead Oakdale to the state semifinal game, where she tallied three goals. Against Thomas Johnson, she netted a career-high seven goals. Heine was named a MVAL first team member and a US Lacrosse All-American first team selection following the season. She was also tabbed Frederick News Post Offensive Player of the Year and a US Lacrosse Academic All-American.
As a sophomore in 2013, Heine notched 31 goals and six assists en route to earning All-District first team, MVAL first team and Frederick News Post first team honors. She also was selected to play in the US Lacrosse National Tournament for Baltimore Metro Team 3, and helped lead Baltimore to the team title at the Under Armor All-America Tournament.
In her first season on varsity as a freshman (2012), Heine contributed 16 goals and four assists and was a member of the All-District second team, MVAL second team and Frederick News Post first team. She also was selected to play in the US Lacrosse National Tournament for Baltimore Metro Team 1.
The left-handed midfielder played club lacrosse for the Frederick Stars. In addition to lacrosse, Heine also participated in field hockey (2011-14) and basketball (2012-13) at Oakdale.
College athletics runs in the Heine family, as Carly's father, Stephen Heine, participated in lacrosse at Alfred University (1978-1981), her mother, Carole Heine, played tennis at Hood College (1980-82), her sister, Kelsey Heine, played lacrosse at Ohio State (2009-2013), and her brother, Kevin Heine, currently plays basketball at New York Maritime.
Off the field Heine is a member of the National Honor Society, Leadership Academy, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Student Government Association.
ACCORDING TO CARLY
 | Carly Heine Midfield Ijamsville, Md. Oakdale High School |
What attracted you to the University of Michigan?
"Michigan is a school where I can play the sport I love in a high-quality program while getting an education at a top university. I also love the big school atmosphere and the vast amount of school spirit."
What are your thoughts about continuing to help Michigan build its women's lacrosse program?
"I go to a new high school and as a freshman we had only three grades in the school. I was a member of the first varsity lacrosse team. It was exciting to build traditions and in the third year of our varsity program help bring us to the Maryland 2A-3A state championship game. I am thrilled with the opportunity to play a role in building the Michigan lacrosse program."
What do you like about Michigan/Ann Arbor from what you've seen so far?
"I love the college town atmosphere and how everyone in Ann Arbor embodies the spirit and enthusiasm of the university."
What is your favorite lacrosse moment of all-time?
"My favorite lacrosse memory of all-time is beating perennial-power Century and going to the state finals my junior year in high school. Going to states was such a unique experience and it was a great accomplishment knowing we made it as far as we possibly could."
How did you first get involved in lacrosse?
"My dad played lacrosse growing up in Syracuse and through college so he was always encouraging my siblings and me to play. In third grade, I realized that ballet and soccer were not my sports so I decided to try lacrosse -- I have loved the game ever since!"
Do you have any talents or hobbies that you're willing to share? If so, please explain.
"Unfortunately, I do not have any cool talents, but as a hobby I coach girl's recreation lacrosse and volunteer in my community."
Who is your role model, and why?
"My role model is my oldest sister Kelsey. I admire her dedication, discipline, and loving personality. I aspire to emulate her work ethic and toughness."
What do you enjoy doing when you're not playing lacrosse?
"When I'm not playing lacrosse I like to play field hockey and spend time with my family, friends and dogs. I also enjoy participating in my school's SGA and FCA."
Favorite food ... Steak and mashed potatoes
Favorite band/artist ... Tim McGraw and pretty much anything country
Favorite movie ... Remember the Titans, Family Stone
Favorite TV show ... Modern Family, Keeping up with the Kardashians
Favorite book ... The Art of Racing in the Rain By: Garth Stein
Favorite subject/class taken ... Sociology, AP Calculus
Favorite professional athlete ... Tom Brady
Favorite place to visit/vacation ... Cape Cod, Bald Head Island, NC
Favorite sport besides lacrosse ... Men's College Basketball and Football
Favorite holiday ... Thanksgiving and Christmas
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