Gabby continued her collegiate softball career at the University of the Southwest in Hobbs, New Mexico, competing in the NAIA Division 1 for the Mustangs. In 2018, she was named MustangsRookie of the Year in 2018and made First Team All-Conference All-Around Athlete in the Red River Athletic Conference. In 2019, she made First Team All-Conference 1st Base in the RRAC. Gabby had a remarkable 1.37 career ERA with the Mustangs.
On the academic front, Gabby earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology with a Pre-Med Emphasis from USW in 2019; she earned her M.S. in Biology with a Specialization in Genetics from USW in 2021.
Gabby playing for the USW Mustangs
Blue Knights softball career
Gabby Heckmann
Freshman year
Started 16 games in the circle with one bullpen appearance
76 innings with nine complete games
5–2 record
7.37 ERA
.355 batting average in 76 at-bats
1 home run
3 doubles
15 RBIs
10 runs scored
Sophomore year
12 games in the circle with nine starts
42.1 innings
4–5 record
5.62 ERA
41 strikeouts
.315 batting average in 108 at-bats
13 doubles
21 RBIs
23 runs scored
5–7 in stolen base attempts
Gabby Heckmann Blue Knights gallery
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Most recently, Gabby served as head coach for the Cannon Falls Blaze. The team received the Best Sportsmanship Award in 2019 and was recognized at Target Field during a Minnesota Twins game.
Originally from Cannon Falls, Minnesota, Gabby graduated from Cannon Falls High School, Class of 2015. She is in her second season as assistant softball coach under the leadership of Head Coach Tom Cross. She looks forward to expanding her coaching experience and improving players on and off the field while promoting well-rounded student-athletes.
“Gabby is a great addition to our coaching staff,” Coach Cross said. “She is very knowledgeable. She can relate to all aspects of our team and has helped the players be more successful. I’m very proud of her and all her accomplishments.”
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