Sports : Heckt becomes 1st of Union football team to commit to playing college football

Senior co-captain Tanner Heckt verbally committed to play football at Buena Vista University today. Tanner, 6'5, 230lbs, is part of a senior class that won a 2A district title, a 3A state championship, and had a combined 21 wins in the last two seasons. Heckt was a first team 2A D3 all district performer for the Knights at offensive tackle. He also started at defensive end and played on special teams.

Tanner was a 2nd team all academic district team member and a member of the Unity Council. He also particpates in basketball and track at Union. Tanner's parents are Bob Heckt and Angela Keese Jackson. Heckt lives in Dysart.

Buena Vista is a member of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and is located in Storm Lake, Iowa. The Beavers finished in a five way tie for 2nd place this fall. For more information you can click on this link: www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/football