Buehrer, Heitkamp Honored With HCAC Selections

DEFIANCE, Ohio – Senior defender Jordanne Buehrer and junior forward Katie Heitkamp were recognized by the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference on Tuesday as all-conference standouts. Both Buehrer and Heitkamp were selected to the Second-Team All-HCAC list, voted on by the head coaches of each team in the HCAC.  [All-HCAC Teams]

This is the first time Buehrer has received the honor of being named to an All-HCAC team. Along with the All-HCAC accolades, Buehrer was also recognized for her sportsmanship by the conference coaches when she was placed on the HCAC All-Sportsmanship Team. The DC senior anchored the Yellow Jackets' backline all season and was a captain to this year's squad.

Heitkamp's selection marks the second time she has received All-HCAC honors in her three seasons at DC. The junior led the team in goals scored with four and tied for the lead in assists with one, giving her the highest point total on the team with nine. Of the four goals, one was the game-winning goal against Thiel.

The Jackets finished the season with an overall record of 5-14 including a 3-6 record in HCAC play. The Purple and Gold finished tied for seventh place in the final HCAC standings for the 2011 season.