2014 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Heston, Klay
Jersey Number 3
Klay Heston
- Position:
- A
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Rochester, N.Y.
- High School:
- Aquinas Institute
- Major:
- Finance
Bio
Klay Heston Photo Galleries: 2014
WHY LEHIGH? “I was very impressed with the campus, the academics, the students and especially the lacrosse program. I felt right at home with the coaching staff and knew right away that this was the school for me. The atmosphere around the school and lacrosse team was perfect for me."
AS A SENIOR (2015): Played in seven games, scoring two goals on 12 shots (eight shots on goal) … Had two shots, including a shot on goal, in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Bucknell (4/21) … Scored a big goal on Senior Night vs. Lafayette (4/17) … Had three shots (two on goal) at Holy Cross (3/28) … Tallied first goal of the season at Monmouth (3/24) … Played in back-to-back games against #18/19 Army (3/21) and #5/6 Denver (3/17).
AS A JUNIOR (2014): Played in 10 games, scoring three goals for a second straight season … Had two shots and a groundball in the regular season finale at Lafayette (4/18) … Posted two shots against Colgate (4/5) … Scored twice, including a man-up goal in 13-2 win over Navy (3/15) … Tallied a pair of shots in triple overtime thriller over #20 Villanova (2/16) … Scored a goal and added a groundball in the home opener against Marquette (2/8).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Saw first collegiate action, scoring three goals while adding two assists … Scored on all three shots on goal … Scooped two groundballs … Scored a fourth-quarter goal in the NCAA Tournament at #1 North Carolina (5/11) … Had a goal in the Patriot League Semifinals against Colgate (4/26) … Posted first-career goal, and an assist, in the regular season finale vs. Lafayette (4/20) … Posted first-career point (an assist) in the season opener against Saint Joseph’s (2/10) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Did not see any action ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Enjoyed a standout career at Aquinas Institute in Rochester as a four-year varsity player and three-year starter … Finished a decorated career with 215 points behind 152 goals and 63 assists … Career was highlighted by junior campaign when he scored 60 goals and added 30 assists to lead Aquinas Institute to a Section 5 Championship and into the NYS Empire State Games … Was a member of the Section 5 All-Tournament Team … Also MVP of the State Quarterfinals, scoring six goals and adding two assists … Served as a senior captain … Was the team’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2011, recording 41 goals and 15 assists to also earn First Team GRALL recognition … Started as a sophomore, scoring 44 goals and adding 17 assists to earn First Team GRALL … Starred in football as the starting safety on the 2010 NYS Championship winning team … Was a three-time Section 5 Football Champion and two-year starter … Strong in the classroom; was a four-time NYS Scholar-Athlete and a member of the permanent Principal’s Club … Also owns multiple Certificate of Achievement Awards.
PERSONAL: Son of Craig and Karen Heston … Brother of Kraig and Kwynn.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW KLAY
Nickname: The Don
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The men’s lacrosse team
Major & Why: Finance because I can have a strong career
Favorite Class at Lehigh: The Examined Life
Favorite Place on Campus: The Goose
Favorite Food: Anything Mama K is cooking
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Trevor Bierworth by a longshot
Favorite Movie: American Gangster
Favorite TV Show: Sons of Anarchy
Favorite Website: Barstool Sports
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Nick Tarana is second to none
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles #BirdGang
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Michael Villa, who's been underrated for years
Hobbies: Lounging
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: ESPN/Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: I want to be able to be invisible
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Corey Perno has inspired me to wear #3 since I was a kid
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a mega yacht of course
WHY LEHIGH? “I was very impressed with the campus, the academics, the students and especially the lacrosse program. I felt right at home with the coaching staff and knew right away that this was the school for me. The atmosphere around the school and lacrosse team was perfect for me."
AS A SENIOR (2015): Played in seven games, scoring two goals on 12 shots (eight shots on goal) … Had two shots, including a shot on goal, in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Bucknell (4/21) … Scored a big goal on Senior Night vs. Lafayette (4/17) … Had three shots (two on goal) at Holy Cross (3/28) … Tallied first goal of the season at Monmouth (3/24) … Played in back-to-back games against #18/19 Army (3/21) and #5/6 Denver (3/17).
AS A JUNIOR (2014): Played in 10 games, scoring three goals for a second straight season … Had two shots and a groundball in the regular season finale at Lafayette (4/18) … Posted two shots against Colgate (4/5) … Scored twice, including a man-up goal in 13-2 win over Navy (3/15) … Tallied a pair of shots in triple overtime thriller over #20 Villanova (2/16) … Scored a goal and added a groundball in the home opener against Marquette (2/8).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Saw first collegiate action, scoring three goals while adding two assists … Scored on all three shots on goal … Scooped two groundballs … Scored a fourth-quarter goal in the NCAA Tournament at #1 North Carolina (5/11) … Had a goal in the Patriot League Semifinals against Colgate (4/26) … Posted first-career goal, and an assist, in the regular season finale vs. Lafayette (4/20) … Posted first-career point (an assist) in the season opener against Saint Joseph’s (2/10) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Did not see any action ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Enjoyed a standout career at Aquinas Institute in Rochester as a four-year varsity player and three-year starter … Finished a decorated career with 215 points behind 152 goals and 63 assists … Career was highlighted by junior campaign when he scored 60 goals and added 30 assists to lead Aquinas Institute to a Section 5 Championship and into the NYS Empire State Games … Was a member of the Section 5 All-Tournament Team … Also MVP of the State Quarterfinals, scoring six goals and adding two assists … Served as a senior captain … Was the team’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2011, recording 41 goals and 15 assists to also earn First Team GRALL recognition … Started as a sophomore, scoring 44 goals and adding 17 assists to earn First Team GRALL … Starred in football as the starting safety on the 2010 NYS Championship winning team … Was a three-time Section 5 Football Champion and two-year starter … Strong in the classroom; was a four-time NYS Scholar-Athlete and a member of the permanent Principal’s Club … Also owns multiple Certificate of Achievement Awards.
PERSONAL: Son of Craig and Karen Heston … Brother of Kraig and Kwynn.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2013 | 7-0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | .600 | 3 | .600 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2014 | 10-0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .231 | 6 | .462 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1-1.0 |
| 2015 | 7-0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .167 | 8 | .667 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| Totals | 24-0 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 30 | .267 | 17 | .567 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1-1.0 |
GETTING TO KNOW KLAY
Nickname: The Don
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The men’s lacrosse team
Major & Why: Finance because I can have a strong career
Favorite Class at Lehigh: The Examined Life
Favorite Place on Campus: The Goose
Favorite Food: Anything Mama K is cooking
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Trevor Bierworth by a longshot
Favorite Movie: American Gangster
Favorite TV Show: Sons of Anarchy
Favorite Website: Barstool Sports
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Nick Tarana is second to none
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles #BirdGang
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Michael Villa, who's been underrated for years
Hobbies: Lounging
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: ESPN/Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: I want to be able to be invisible
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Corey Perno has inspired me to wear #3 since I was a kid
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a mega yacht of course
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