Trey Heckadon

Bio

Entering his fourth year with the Broncos, Heckadon led Hastings to place fifth at the GPAC Championships after initially being picked to finish eighth to start the year. Freshman Koen Mattern won GPAC at 285 and was named the GPAC Freshman of the Year, as he and Justin Rodriguez at 133 advanced and each picked up a win at Nationals.

During his time as a wrestler at Graceland University (IA), he was a four year starter, two time Leadership Award Winner, two-time captain and a two time national qualifier.  He also was involved with their Student Athlete Advisory Committee and was recognized by his department with leadership awards.

Heckadon was hired at Hiram in 2020 and was tasked with helping to start the men's wrestling program at Hiram. One of his main points of emphasis was recruiting during the first year where he helped secure 11 new recruits including 10 freshmen. 

Throughout his collegiate career, Heckadon also spent time on the sidelines as a youth coach for the Yellow Jacket Wrestling Club, helping organize practice plans, teach technique, run YJCW wrestlers through drills and conditioning and coach at youth tournaments. 

A graduate of Butler High School in Butler, Mo. Heckadon was also a four-time Missouri State Place-winner and a three-year captain for the Bears.  Heckadon earned his bachelor's degree in graphic design from Graceland University in April 2020 and is currently pursuing his master's degree in interdisciplinary studies at Hiram College.