Coach Terry Bocian AQ Athletic Hall of Fame
Rick Heuvelman graduated from Wyoming Rogers High School (Mich.) and Aquinas' leading power hitter and home run hitter from 1977 to 1979. Heuvelman was a key performer in 1978 when the Saints posted a 40-8 record, a school for victories and the second highest winning percentage in the nation. He also captained the 1979 State Championship squad which advanced to the regional finals. He was three times named to the Grand Rapids Collegiate All-Star squad, twice named to the NAIA All-State team, and in 1979, was given NAIA All-American honors. Also that year, Heuvelman led the Saints in six different offensive categories including home runs, RBI's and slugging percentage. The Heuvelman family is the only one in athletic history to have both father and daughter earn All-American honors. Rick's daughter, Ashley, received All-American honors in basketball during the 2007 season. Heuvelman lives with his wife, Kim, and their daughters, Audrey, Ashley and Amanda in Wyoming, Mich. He is a managing partner with Home Acres Building Supply.
