Charger Legends

LEGENDS Rice, Heather

Heather Rice

  • Class
    1998
  • Induction
  • Sport(s)
    Field Hockey, Women's Basketball, Softball
FIELD HOCKEY
In four years of varsity hockey, Heather amassed a school record 22 goals, eclipsing Kate Dunlevy’s mark of 19. Heather also holds the record for most goals in a season (10), se during her senior year. She went on to a stellar career at the University of Richmond, where she was an All-America player for the Spiders.

SOFTBALL
Perhaps the most athletic infielder ever to play for the Chargers. Heather was also a prolific hitter, ranking 1st in hits (60) and runs (50) in a single season. She also ranks 3rd in career batting (.508) hits (122) and runs (96). Heather also holds the single season record for home runs (6).

BASKETBALL
Heather will long be considered one of the most outstanding female athletes in Charger history. The leading scorer of the 1996, 1997, and 1998 teams, Heather led her teams to three very successful seasons. Through 2005, she stands in 2nd place on the career scoring list with 1138 points. Her 32 points in a 1996 game ranks 4th, and her 1998 season total of 361 points ranks 6th. A tremendous shooter from 3-point range, she was also a player whom opponents didn’t want to foul; in 1998, she made 80.3% of her free-throw attempts, ranking 2nd to Ericka Shapard’s 80.4%. Heather was also an accomplished softball and field hockey player. After graduating from Heritage Hall, she attended the University of Richmond where she was an All-American field hockey selection in her senior year.
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