Izzy Heisey is someone who says she likes to stay busy.
Her journey will continue to stay that way next year when she will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. There she will run for their Division 1 track program and major in cybersecurity.
In the immediate, the Hempfield senior will fill her time by competing for the Black Knights track team, working two jobs, creating fun films or vlogs with her camera, running, hiking, playing pickleball and spending time with family and friends.
On the track, Heisey runs the 200 and 400 meters and competes on the 400-meter relay team.
Last season, she placed fourth in the Lancaster-Lebanon League 200 meters in 25.83 but feels the 400-meter relay was the highlight of her season. After placing fourth in L-L (49.49) and fourth in PIAA District 3 Class AAA (48.57), the Hempfield 400 relay team took eighth at states in 48.28.
Relay mates Alexis Givler and Leah Brenneman return this year, as does Talia Leber. Leber was part of the school-record relay as a freshman but missed last season.
While Heisey is aiming for personal records in the 200 and wants to run the 400 consistently under 1:00, she cares about the relay and the culture of Hempfield track and field.
“For the team I hope to see the constant good environment that we create,” she said, “and I hope to see the underclassmen shine!”
