Gavin Heighberger, from LaGrange, Ohio, earned four varsity letters in soccer at Elyria High School. During his time, he earned Second Team All-Ohio, First Team GCC, First Team Southwest Conference, and First Team All-Lorain County honors.
He attends Marietta College, where, in two seasons so far, he has played 36 matches, starting all of them, scored 9 goals, and provided 2 assists. His production in the midfield will be essential as he joins Cleveland SC.