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JUNE 2013 Page 8A • FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE LAKE COUNTRY PREP PROFILE Heitzer gets control of his serve Arrowhead senior wins league title By Daniel Mike Freeman Staff TOWN OF MERTON – Kevin Heitzer always had power on the tennis court. As a freshman at Arrowhead High School, Heitzer could rifle a serve with a lot of zip to it – although there was a minor flaw. "When he came out, he had a big first serve, but it went in maybe 15 to 20 percent of the time," Arrowhead coach Jeremy Schlitt said. "His second serve, he got it in." Once the 6-foot-5 Heitzer was able to control the fast serve, his game took off. He played varsity doubles as a freshman and sophomore and was the Classic 8 Conference runner-up at No. 1 singles as a junior. This past offseason took Heitzer's game to another level, and he won the Classic 8 title and won two matches at last month's WIAA Division 1 state meet. "My offseason coach helped me learn the right (serving) technique," Heitzer said. "Once I get that first serve in, it makes things easier. I usually get an easy shot most of the time after the serve. "I have a good kick serve, too, so it doesn't matter to Mary Langenfeld/Special to The Freeman Kevin Heitzer helped Arrowhead qualify for the state team tennis tournament. me. People sometimes have more trouble with my kick serve because it's kind of a changeup." Heitzer's height has been beneficial throughout high school, and now that he's got his form down, it's an even bigger asset. "He's a big guy and pretty intimidating," Schlitt said. "He has a big wingspan, gets his serve going and really mixes it up with his serve and volley. "He's got all the angles down for that serve." Heitzer got to the state individual tournament as a doubles competitor his sophomore year, and last year he won his first singles match at state before losing to eventual runnerup Alex Jesse of Homestead in the second round. "Singles is definitely different. I felt I got to prove myself more," Heitzer said. "You only have yourself and have to rely on your own skills." Heitzer beat Mukwonago senior Jake Diesler to win this year's Classic 8 title after Diesler won last year's title match. It was a boost for Heitzer entering the state series. "Last year, I was definitely disappointed in myself," Heitzer said. "(Winning the Classic 8) got me really fired up." "He gave me his goal sheet at the start of the year, and he mentioned he wanted to beat Diesler, wanted to beat (Kettle Moraine's) Chayce Roecker, who he lost to last year, and win a conference championship at No. 1 singles," Schlitt said. "He reached all those goals, and he also had on there to reach team state." Heitzer helped the Warhawks qualify for the state team meet in Madison. "He's a very intelligent person on and off the court," Schlitt said. "He's always prepared, he's a very smart player and he makes adjustments really well. "He's just a great kid to be around." Heitzer is going to the University of Wisconsin to study computer science, and will not compete for the Badgers. But UW does have a strong club team that Heitzer likely will join. "I wanted to focus on academics," Heitzer said. "Their club team is really good, so I'm sure I'll get plenty of competition from it." Email: dmike@conleynet.com Get to know ... KEVIN HEITZER School/Sport Arrowhead/Tennis Coach Jeremy Schlitt Also In My Family Are: my father, Michael, who works in real estate; my mother, Debbie, a nurse; and my brothers, Andrew, 23, and Henry, 24. The Athletic Accomplishment I Am Most Proud Of Is: getting to team state this season. My Favorite Subject In School Is: economics. My Favorite Teacher Is: Mr. Freeburg, who teaches English. My Favorite Movie Is: "The Matrix." My Favorite Recording Artist Is: Empire of the Sun. My Favorite TV Show Is: "The Wire." The Best Meal My Mother Makes Is: lasagna. A Bad Habit I Have Is: biting my fingernails. A Pet Peeve I Have Is: people who don't try hard in matches. The Person I'd Most Like To Meet Is: Roger Federer. The Last Time I Cleaned My Room I Found: lots of pencils. Nobody Ever Says I'm: short. (He's 6-foot-5.) My Most Memorable Experience Is: going to Niagara Falls when I was 8. My Most Prized Possession Is: my computer. Class In School/Age Senior/18 One Thing People Might Not Know About Me Is: I'm really into current events and politics. One Thing I Would Change About Myself Is: to be more optimistic. One Thing At My School I Would Change Is: to focus less on athletics and more on academics. I See Myself In 10 Years Being: pro- Heitzer gramming or network IT. I Wish Coach Schlitt Would: play more music during practice. ee! auk Pew Destination NEW CONSTRUCTION 2 UNIT CONDO 231830001 East Condo - FOR SALE - Build to Suit. 100 ft. Lake Frontage Lot on Louis Avenue. Call Alan Schultz for further Details! 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