DREW HEENAN

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DREW HEENAN, quarterback for Springfield College, made national noise in December 2024 by leading the Pride to a 40-28 NCAA playoff upset of No. 2 Cortland, rushing for 87 yards and two touchdowns, including a 55-yard breakaway. Elevated to starter as a sophomore after QB1’s injury in the NEWMAC Championship, his first collegiate start came in the playoffs against UMass Dartmouth, where he helped Springfield advance. At Londonderry High School, Heenan guided the Lancers to the 2021 Division I football state title, set the program’s all-time passing touchdown record, and earned 2022 MaxPreps New Hampshire Player of the Year honors. On the baseball field, he delivered a walk-off single in the 2023 quarterfinals and helped secure the Division I state championship. Off the field, he has been recognized as an NHS Strength & Conditioning All-American and elected to Springfield’s Brotherhood Council for his leadership. His career is defined by resilience, record-setting performances, and the ability to shine in the biggest moments.

Drew Heenan ⭐ Top 10 Career Moments

From high school state titles to a record-breaking senior season and a historic NCAA playoff upset at Springfield, these 10 moments capture the defining highlights of Drew Heenan’s career.

Dec 7, 2024 — NCAA Third Round @ Cortland: 87 rush yards, 2 TDs (including 55-yd breakaway); led Springfield’s historic 40-28 upset of No. 2 Cortland.

Dec 5, 2024 — NCAA Playoff Debut vs UMass Dartmouth: First collegiate start after QB1 injury; helped Springfield advance with composed play under pressure.

Nov 2022 — Recognition: Named All-State First Team QB and selected MaxPreps New Hampshire Football Player of the Year.

Oct 27, 2022 — Record Breaker: Surpassed a 36-year school record for career passing TDs (27).

Oct 9, 2022 — Bishop Guertin Showdown: Career game with 192 passing yds, 3 TDs, and 55 rush yds; highlight 75-yd TD to Schena.

Nov 20, 2022 — Playoff Semifinal vs Pinkerton: Clinched win with a 7-yard rushing TD in 4th quarter.

Dec 19, 2021 — Division I Football State Championship: Passed for 200 yards and 2 TDs, rushed for 76 yards and 1 TD in 24-14 win over Winnacunnet; named Athlete of the Month.

Nov 7, 2021 — Playoff Quarterfinal vs Pinkerton: Scored 3 TDs (2 passing, 1 rushing) to send Lancers to the semifinals.

Sept 25, 2021 — Mack Plaque Debut (Football): Stepped in against Pinkerton after QB injury, led Londonderry to a 21-10 rivalry win.

Jun 12, 2023 — Division I Baseball State Championship: Key role as catcher; Londonderry defeated Pinkerton 4-3 in extras for the state title.

Drew Heenan — Chronological Highlight Reel

Drew Heenan’s career is best understood as a story of steady growth — from stepping in unexpectedly as a high school junior quarterback and leading Londonderry to a state title, to rewriting the record books as a senior, to shining on the baseball diamond with clutch postseason hits, and ultimately becoming Springfield College’s starting quarterback during the NCAA playoffs. This highlight reel follows his journey season by season, showing not only the milestones but also the progression that shaped him into a dual-sport champion and respected team leader

🏈 High School Football - Londonderry Lancers

2021 Season (Junior Year)

Sept 25, 2021 – vs Pinkerton (Mack Plaque): Thrown into action after starter injury. Managed the offense and helped Londonderry top rival Pinkerton 21-10. Coach Lauzon praised his poise under pressure.
Nov 6, 2021 – vs Nashua North: Stepped in as starter after QB Aidan Washington’s injury. Lancers won 35-7. Coach Lauzon: “We do have faith in Drew — he’s a great leader.”
Nov 7, 2021 – Playoff Quarterfinal vs Pinkerton: Scored on a 9-yard run and threw two long TDs (61 & 66 yards). Sparked a 25-13 playoff win.
Dec 5, 2021 – Semifinal vs Winnacunnet: Rushed for 193 yards and a TD on 24 carries.
Dec 19, 2021 – Division I State Championship vs Winnacunnet: Completed 9 of 11 passes for 200 yards and 2 TDs, plus 76 rushing yards and a score. Londonderry won the state title 24-14.
Recognition (Nov 2021): Named Union Leader/ExpressMED Athlete of the Month for his playoff performances.

2022 Season (Senior Year)

Sept 2, 2022 – at Concord: Opened the season with a 9/13 passing night for 209 yards, including a 65-yard TD to Kullman, plus a rushing TD.
Sept 18, 2022 – vs Windham: Passed for 53 yards and ran for 94 yards. Threw a 15-yard TD to Pedrick in a 30-14 win.
Sept 25, 2022 – Mack Plaque vs Pinkerton: Efficient passing in a 31-6 victory; long TD to Schena.
Oct 9, 2022 – vs Bishop Guertin: Career game with 192 passing yds, 3 TDs, and 55 rush yds; highlight 75-yd TD to Schena.
Oct 20, 2022 – vs Alvirne: Led three quick TD passes, including record-breaking catches by Kullman.
Oct 23 & 27, 2022 – vs Winnacunnet: Broke school’s all-time TD pass record (36-year mark), with multiple long TD strikes. Also rushed for a score.
Nov 12, 2022 – Playoff Quarterfinal vs Merrimack: TD pass to Amaro in a 21-7 win.
Nov 20, 2022 – Playoff Semifinal vs Pinkerton: Sealed 21-7 win with a 7-yard rushing TD.
Nov 27, 2022 – Division I Championship vs Bedford: Narrow 14-13 defeat despite leading early.
Recognition (Postseason 2022):
- Named Division I All-State First Team QB.
- Selected MaxPreps New Hampshire Football Player of the Year (2022).
- Broke Londonderry’s all-time career passing TD record.

⚾ High School Baseball — Londonderry Lancers

2023 Season (Senior Year)

Apr 20, 2023 – vs Manchester Central: Season opener — 2 hits as catcher.
May 4, 2023 – vs Exeter: RBI single with bases loaded, sparking rally.
Jun 4, 2023 – Quarterfinal vs Bedford: Walk-off RBI single in the 9th inning to win 2-1.
Jun 8, 2023 – Semifinal: Reached base during rally, part of extra-inning win.
Jun 12, 2023 – Division I Championship vs Pinkerton: Contributed at catcher; Londonderry won 4-3 in extras to secure the state baseball title.
Recognition (2023): Dual-sport senior leader; state champion in both football (2021) and baseball (2023).

🏈 College Football — Springfield College Pride

2024 Season (Sophomore Year)

Nov 2024 – NEWMAC Championship: QB1 Jacob injured in title game. Drew elevated to starter.
Dec 5, 2024 – NCAA First Round vs UMass Dartmouth: First collegiate start. Attempted six passes and rushed nine times as Springfield advanced.
Dec 7, 2024 – NCAA Third Round @ Cortland:
- Passing: 3/10, 33 yards.
- Rushing: 11 carries, 87 yards, 2 TDs (1-yd plunge, 55-yd breakaway).
- Springfield stunned No. 2 Cortland 40-28.
- Heenan: “Great win, great environment. It was awesome.”
- Went viral on X in victory-formation clips.
Dec 14, 2024 – NCAA Quarterfinal @ North Central: Completed 3/10 passes for 33 yards against a perennial power.
Recognition (2024): Mentioned in D3Football and Empire 8 coverage; DrewHeenan.com and Springfield Athletics highlight his playoff leadership.

🏅 Career Accolades - Off the Field

Beyond the numbers and championships, Drew Heenan has been recognized for the impact he makes as a leader and role model. From earning statewide and national athletic honors to being elected by his peers to Springfield’s Brotherhood Council, these accolades reflect not only his performance on the field but also the respect he has earned off it.

🏈 High School Achievements

Quarterbacked Londonderry to the 2021 Division I football state championship.
Named MaxPreps New Hampshire Football Player of the Year (2022).
Selected Division I All-State First Team QB (2022).
Set Londonderry’s all-time passing touchdown record.
Led Londonderry Baseball to the 2023 Division I state championship, delivering clutch postseason hits.

🏈 College Achievements

Elevated to starting quarterback at Springfield College as a sophomore following QB1’s injury in the NEWMAC Championship.
Made his first collegiate start in the 2024 NCAA playoffs vs UMass Dartmouth.
Rushed for 87 yards and 2 TDs, including a 55-yard score, to lead Springfield to a historic upset of No. 2 Cortland in the NCAA Third Round.

🌟 Off-the-Field Leadership

Elected to Springfield Football’s Brotherhood Council (2024), a player-led leadership group focused on team culture and accountability.
Honored as an NHS Strength & Conditioning All-American Athlete of the Year.

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Drew Heenan ⭐ Top 10 Career Moments

Dec 7, 2024 — NCAA Third Round @ Cortland: 87 rush yards, 2 TDs (including 55-yd breakaway); led Springfield’s historic 40-28 upset of No. 2 Cortland.

Dec 5, 2024 — NCAA Playoff Debut vs UMass Dartmouth: First collegiate start after QB1 injury; helped Springfield advance with composed play under pressure.

Nov 2022 — Recognition: Named All-State First Team QB and selected MaxPreps New Hampshire Football Player of the Year.

Oct 27, 2022 — Record Breaker: Surpassed a 36-year school record for career passing TDs (27).

Oct 9, 2022 — Bishop Guertin Showdown: Career game with 192 passing yds, 3 TDs, and 55 rush yds; highlight 75-yd TD to Schena.

Nov 20, 2022 — Playoff Semifinal vs Pinkerton: Clinched win with a 7-yard rushing TD in 4th quarter.

Dec 19, 2021 — Division I Football State Championship: Passed for 200 yards and 2 TDs, rushed for 76 yards and 1 TD in 24-14 win over Winnacunnet; named Athlete of the Month.

Nov 7, 2021 — Playoff Quarterfinal vs Pinkerton: Scored 3 TDs (2 passing, 1 rushing) to send Lancers to the semifinals.

Sept 25, 2021 — Mack Plaque Debut (Football): Stepped in against Pinkerton after QB injury, led Londonderry to a 21-10 rivalry win.

Jun 12, 2023 — Division I Baseball State Championship: Key role as catcher; Londonderry defeated Pinkerton 4-3 in extras for the state title.

Drew Heenan — Chronological Highlight Reel

🏈 High School Football - Londonderry Lancers

2021 Season (Junior Year)

Sept 25, 2021 – vs Pinkerton (Mack Plaque): Thrown into action after starter injury. Managed the offense and helped Londonderry top rival Pinkerton 21-10. Coach Lauzon praised his poise under pressure.

Nov 6, 2021 – vs Nashua North: Stepped in as starter after QB Aidan Washington’s injury. Lancers won 35-7. Coach Lauzon: “We do have faith in Drew — he’s a great leader.”

Nov 7, 2021 – Playoff Quarterfinal vs Pinkerton: Scored on a 9-yard run and threw two long TDs (61 & 66 yards). Sparked a 25-13 playoff win.

Dec 5, 2021 – Semifinal vs Winnacunnet: Rushed for 193 yards and a TD on 24 carries.

Dec 19, 2021 – Division I State Championship vs Winnacunnet: Completed 9 of 11 passes for 200 yards and 2 TDs, plus 76 rushing yards and a score. Londonderry won the state title 24-14.

Recognition (Nov 2021): Named Union Leader/ExpressMED Athlete of the Month for his playoff performances.

2022 Season (Senior Year)

Sept 2, 2022 – at Concord: Opened the season with a 9/13 passing night for 209 yards, including a 65-yard TD to Kullman, plus a rushing TD.

Sept 18, 2022 – vs Windham: Passed for 53 yards and ran for 94 yards. Threw a 15-yard TD to Pedrick in a 30-14 win.

Sept 25, 2022 – Mack Plaque vs Pinkerton: Efficient passing in a 31-6 victory; long TD to Schena.

Oct 9, 2022 – vs Bishop Guertin: Career game with 192 passing yds, 3 TDs, and 55 rush yds; highlight 75-yd TD to Schena.

Oct 20, 2022 – vs Alvirne: Led three quick TD passes, including record-breaking catches by Kullman.

Oct 23 & 27, 2022 – vs Winnacunnet: Broke school’s all-time TD pass record (36-year mark), with multiple long TD strikes. Also rushed for a score.

Nov 12, 2022 – Playoff Quarterfinal vs Merrimack: TD pass to Amaro in a 21-7 win.

Nov 20, 2022 – Playoff Semifinal vs Pinkerton: Sealed 21-7 win with a 7-yard rushing TD.

Nov 27, 2022 – Division I Championship vs Bedford: Narrow 14-13 defeat despite leading early.

Recognition (Postseason 2022):

Named Division I All-State First Team QB.

Selected MaxPreps New Hampshire Football Player of the Year (2022).

Broke Londonderry’s all-time career passing TD record.

⚾ High School Baseball — Londonderry Lancers

2023 Season (Senior Year)

Apr 20, 2023 – vs Manchester Central: Season opener — 2 hits as catcher.

May 4, 2023 – vs Exeter: RBI single with bases loaded, sparking rally.

Jun 4, 2023 – Quarterfinal vs Bedford: Walk-off RBI single in the 9th inning to win 2-1.

Jun 8, 2023 – Semifinal: Reached base during rally, part of extra-inning win.

Jun 12, 2023 – Division I Championship vs Pinkerton: Contributed at catcher; Londonderry won 4-3 in extras to secure the state baseball title.

Recognition (2023): Dual-sport senior leader; state champion in both football (2021) and baseball (2023).

🏈 College Football — Springfield College Pride

2024 Season (Sophomore Year)

Nov 2024 – NEWMAC Championship: QB1 Jacob injured in title game. Drew elevated to starter.

Dec 5, 2024 – NCAA First Round vs UMass Dartmouth: First collegiate start. Attempted six passes and rushed nine times as Springfield advanced.

Dec 7, 2024 – NCAA Third Round @ Cortland:

Passing: 3/10, 33 yards.

Rushing: 11 carries, 87 yards, 2 TDs (1-yd plunge, 55-yd breakaway).

Springfield stunned No. 2 Cortland 40-28.

Heenan: “Great win, great environment. It was awesome.”

Went viral on X in victory-formation clips.

Dec 14, 2024 – NCAA Quarterfinal @ North Central: Completed 3/10 passes for 33 yards against a perennial power.

Recognition (2024): Mentioned in D3Football and Empire 8 coverage; DrewHeenan.com and Springfield Athletics highlight his playoff leadership.

🏅 Career Accolades - Off the Field

🏈 High School Achievements

🏈 College Achievements

🌟 Off-the-Field Leadership