Heikkinen & Sharp Sign With Hastings College to Play Football
January 29th, 2019
Senior Jacob Sharp, son of Lance and Tami Sharp, and Lane Heikkinen, son of Mike and Carrie Heikkinen, signed their letters of declaration to play football at Hastings College on January 29th, 2019. Sharp and Heikkinen were stand-out players for the Lawrence/Nelson Raiders, earning the following honors their senior year, as well as being a semi-quarter finalist in this year's playoffs:
- Sharp:
- SERATOMA 8-Man All Star Selectee
- D2-6 First Team All-District Running Back and Linebacker
- First Team All-Tribland Linebacker
- Huskerland Prep First Team All-State Linebacker
- Lincoln Journal Star Honorable Mention
- Omaha World Herald Honorable Mention
- NE Prep Zone Honorable Mention
- Heikkinen:
- SERATOMA 8-Man All Star Selectee
- D2-6 First Team All-District Quarterback and Safety
- First Team All-Tribland Safety
- Huskerland Prep First Team All-State Secondary
- Lincoln Journal Star First Team All State Athlete
- Omaha World Herald Honorable Mention
- 1000 Yard Guy's First Team All State
- NE Prep Zone Honorable Mention
- Bobby Mills 1000 Yard Rushers Club
Lawrence/Nelson football coach Brian Blevins was all smiles as his former players signed at Hastings College, where he had played college football, knowing full well, that he would be able to see them take the field again nearby.
Congratulations to Jacob and Lane on this accomplishment, and good luck in your future as Hastings College Broncos! Jacob and Lane will graduate in May from Lawrence/Nelson.