Holy Cross Athletics

Bill Heaphy was a three-year starter for the Holy Cross lacrosse team, serving as a co-captain in his senior year.

As a sophomore, Heaphy recorded 23 goals and 17 assists in helping the team to a 6-3 record.

It was in his junior year that Heaphy’s scoring prowess came to the fore. In amassing 40 goals over the season, he led the team to a 5-4 record, and scored seven or more goals in three consecutive games.

At the conclusion of the season, his 40 goals ranked him fourth in the nation in scoring and first in the nation in goals per game. As a result, he was chosen All-New England and honorable mention All-America.

Following his senior year, Heaphy was again chosen All-New England and honorable mention All-America. His performance was recognized at the national level, and he was selected to play in the North-South All-Star game. Competing with and against the nation’s elite lacrosse players, Heaphy contributed a goal for the North squad in a hotly contested 12-9 loss to the South.