2024 Gridiron Golf Outing
photo of golfers at the 2024 Gridiron golf outing
Thank you to everyone who came out to the 2024 Gridiron Golf Outing! It was a great day of golf, camaraderie, and supporting Goshen Football. Thank you to all our sponsors and all the staff at Maplecrest Country Club for making everything possible. We paused to remember are dear friend Swi and the club awarded him the Keith and Janet Swihart Memorial Service Award for his years of dedication to the program. Steve's kids Nathan and Aimee were on hand to accept the award in their Dad's memory from Club President and Steve's brother David. We also celebrated the 2007 Redskins and remembered their memorable season. Thanks to Coach Baldwin and all the players from the 07 team who were able to join us. We look forward to seeing you all next year.
Gridiron Club President David Swihart presents the Keith and Janet Swihart Memorial Award to Nathan and Aimee Swihart in honor of their Dad Steve. Former GHS Head Coach Brent Baldwin speaks at the 2024 Gridiron Golf Outing.
Joey Hecklinski named new GHS Head Coach
On January 3rd, 2024, Goshen High School Athletic Director Jim Pickard announced in a press release that GHS has hired Joey Hecklinski as the new head football coach. Coach Hecklinski comes to Goshen with a 10 year coaching resume including stops at Manchester, Marian, Butler, and most recently Ball State where he coached quarterbacks, runningbacks, and served as recruiting coordinator. As a player, Coach Hecklinski is a graduate of South Bend St. Joseph High School and Marian University, playing QB on both squads. He lead St. Joe to an IHSAA state title appearane in 2007 and Marian to an NAIA Championship in 2012. In the release, Pickard said "Coach Hecklinksi's passion and expertise signals the beginning of an exhilarating new chapter for Goshen Football." The Goshen Gridiron Club offers our warmest welcome to Coach Hecklinski, his wife Sarah and their newborn son. We look forward to working together to preserve and further the legacy of Goshen High School Football.
photo of Superintendent Jim DuBois, Athletic Director Jim Pickard, Coach Joey Hecklinski, Sara Hecklinski, and School Board President Roger Nafziger
Goshen Players Selected to NLC All-Conference, IFCA All-State Teams
Goshen seniors Drew Elliott (RB/LB) and Jace Hershberger (DB/WR) were awarded 2023-2024 NLC All-Coference honors in recognition of their standout performances this season. Sophomore Evan Wagner (LB/RB) was also selected as All-Conference Honorable Mention. In addition, Elliott was named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association's Senior All-State Team. The Goshen Gridiron Club wishes to congratulate these great young men in their accomplishment. We are very proud of the example Drew, Jace, and Evan have set for their teammates and we celebrate their accomplishments both on and off the field. Way to go guys!
photo of Drew Elliott photo of Jace Hershberger photo of Evan Wanger
Remembering Steve Swihart
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Goshen Football has lost one of its biggest supporters. Steve Swihart passed away Thursday, November 9. Steve was so many things to the program over the years; a 3-year letter winner in football at Goshen High School, co-captain and co-MVP on the 1978 State Champion team, an assistant coach for over 20 seasons, including the 1988 State Champion and 1999 State Runner-Up teams, and President and founding member of the Goshen Gridiron Club. In addition to all these things, “Swi” was a mentor, teacher, and friend to so many. His passing leaves a large hole in the hearts of the Goshen Football family and his impact on the community will be felt for generations to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Steve’s family and friends in this difficult time as they mourn his passing. Rest easy Swi, and thank you for what you’ve done for all of us.
photo of Steve Swihart as a player. photo of Steve Swihart accepting an award with his 2 children.
Congrats Scholarship Winners!
This spring, the Gridiron Club was pleased to again award two scholarships to two graduating senior football players in recognition of their exemplary performance on and off the field, and for the way they represent Goshen Football. This year's recipients are Yabi Kurtz (left) and Quinn Bechtel (right). On behalf of the Gridiron Club and all its members, congrats fellas!
photo of the 2023 Gridiron Club scholarship winners, Yabi Kurtz and Quinn Bechtel, with board member Mike Biller