Nov. 14, 2007
FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Colorado State University women's basketball Head Coach Jen Warden announced Wednesday the signing of Meghan Heimstra to a National Letter of Intent (NLI). Heimstra, a senior at Silver Creek High School in Longmont, Colo., will join the Rams for the 2008-09 season.
Meghan Heimstra (6-2, F, Longmont, Colo./Silver Creek HS)
Heimstra is a senior forward and four-year starter at Silver Creek High School in Longmont, Colo. She was an all-Colorado performer as a junior in 2006-07, averaging 15.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 2.5 assists per game, while shooting nearly 60 percent from the floor to lead the Raptors to a berth in the Final 16 of the Colorado Class 4A state tournament. During her sophomore season, Heimstra averaged 12.3 points and pulled down 5.4 rebounds per contest to help guide Silver Creek to its second consecutive Great Eight appearance in the state tournament. Heimstra is a three-time recipient of the Raptor Award given to the best all-around player, and was the 2007 Raptor of the Year winner, given annually to the best athlete in any sport.
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Warden on Heimstra: "Meghan has the length and athleticism to compete right away for Colorado State. We are proud to sign one of the best basketball players in the state, and Meghan is a tremendous addition to a talented program."
