Heinemann during the 2021 water polo season, competing for Atascadero High School. Photo courtesy of Instagram. Beau Heinemann set multiple records during high school career A signing ceremony will be held at a future date.– Beau Heinemann, an upcoming Atascadero High School graduate, has signed with National Collegiate Athletes Association Division III university Penn State […]
Beau Heinemann set multiple records during high school career
A signing ceremony will be held at a future date.– Beau Heinemann, an upcoming Atascadero High School graduate, has signed with National Collegiate Athletes Association Division III university Penn State Behrend after being recruited for its water polo program. During his high school career, he held three career stats and was awarded multiple accolades.
The boys’ water polo celebrated a few historic firsts during the 2024 season, including a win against the Arroyo Grande boys’ water polo team and playing in Division 1 CIF.“I decided to join Penn State because of the beauty of the surrounding campus, the strength of the water polo program, and the players and coaches seemed to fit with my strengths and abilities,” said Heinemann, who will major in business.“My goal for the future is to have fun with anything that comes my way and to travel the world,” said Heinemann, adding that “most importantly, to have a solid job after graduating from Penn State.”“The thing I enjoy most about water polo is the friends that I have made along the journey. By traveling down south, up north or to the east, you will always meet someone new at a tournament or game,” said Heinemann, adding that “for any incoming freshman or middle schoolers, have fun in high school and make as many friends as you can [and] put yourself out there.”
Heinemann earned many accolades during his 2024 season, which included the high school boys’ water polo most valuable player and being a four-time MaxPreps player of the game. CIF Central Section Mountain League and Central Section Outlet recognized him as goalie of the year.He was awarded most outstanding player on junior varsity; he was then named as rookie of the year in 2022 and All-CIF Central Section honorable mention in 2023.During his four years playing water polo, Heinemann has competed for the high school team, local San Luis Obispo clubs, and a Colorado team. He is the current record holder for the high school’s water polo career stats with 207 steals, 115 assists, and 837 saves.