Jessica Heydt

Jessica Heydt
Jessica Heydt
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Hometown:
    Lehighton, Pa.
  • Position:
    Throws
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Palmerton
  • Events:
    Throws
News mentions
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Nine Greyhounds Garner 2026 USTFCCCA Women’s Outdoor All-Metro Region Accolades

NEW ORLEANS, La. --- The Moravian University women’s track & field team has had nine student-athletes selected for 13 spots on the 2026 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Region.

Senior Tara Smurla races during the Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track this season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Tenth after Opening Day of 2026 AARTFC Outdoor Championships

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team is tenth of 32 teams after the first day of action in the 2026 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships Wednesday at Ursinus College. 

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14 Hounds Garner Landmark Women’s Outdoor Track & Field All-Conference Accolades

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad had 14 student-athletes honored by the Landmark Conference for their performances at the 2026 Landmark Outdoor Championships last weekend hosted by Juniata College.

Senior Tara Smurla races during the 2026 Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Smurla Captures 10K Title as Moravian First after Opening Day at 2026 Landmark Championships

HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad posted one event title and registered three All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks on the first day of the 2026 Landmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships Saturday being hosted by Juniata College.

Sophomore Erika Dietz competes in the long jump during the 2026 Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Add Two More Regional Marks at Lehigh Covert Classic

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team had a pair of All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks at the Lehigh University John and Carol Covert Classic Friday and Saturday at the Goodman campus. 

Sophomore Jessica Heydt competes in the hammer throw at the Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Elliot Schott.
Moravian Earns Three Regional Marks on First Day of Coach Pollard Invitational

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field squad earned three All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks on the first day of the College Pollard Invitational at the Timothy Breidegam Track Friday.

Sophomore Kennedy Simons, senior Shai Knight, sophomore Emma Shafnisky and sophomore Katelyn Davis run in the 100-meter dash during the Muhlenberg College Invitational. Photo courtesy of Muhlenberg College Athletic Communications
Greyhounds Finish Third in Messiah Invitational

GRANTHAM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team finished third of 25 teams at the Messiah University Invitational Saturday with the squad winning two events and recording five All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks.

Senior Tori Champagne races during the Muhlenberg College Invitational. Photo courtesy of Muhlenberg College Athletic Communications
Moravian Competes in Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic

LEWISBURG, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team competed at the Bucknell University Bison Outdoor Classic Saturday and Sunday with one All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifier.

Sophomore Emma Shafnisky competes in the long jump during the 2025 Coach Pollard Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Women Win Six Events at Muhlenberg Invitational

ALLENTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s outdoor track & field team won six events and had a pair of All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference qualifying marks at the Muhlenberg College Invitational.

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Eleven Hounds Garner 2026 Women’s USTFCCCA Indoor All-Metro Region Accolades

NEW ORLEANS, La. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team had 11 student-athletes named as 2026 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Region honorees earning a total of 14 All-Metro Region honors.

Sophomore Kennedy Simons competes in the triple jump at the Hounds Indoor Classic in Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse this winter. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Finish Tied For 23rd in AARTFC Indoor Championships

NEW YORK, N.Y. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team finished in a tie for 23rd of 53 teams with ten points at the 2026 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Indoor Championships at the New York City Armory Saturday.

Sophomores Emma Shafnisky and Kennedy Simons run in the 60-meter hurdles in the Moravian Blue & Grey Invitational at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse.
Greyhounds Finish as Runner-Up at 2026 Landmark Conference Indoor Championship

SELINSGROVE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team finished as the runner-up at the 2026 Landmark Conference Indoor Championships hosted by Susquehanna University Saturday.

Freshman Lexi Liddell races in the 5,000-meter run during the Hounds Indoor Classic at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Takes Second at Golden Bear Invitational with Four Individual Titles

KUTZTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field squad won four events and finished second at the Kutztown University Golden Bear Invitational Friday.

Sophomore Kennedy Simons competes in the triple jump during the Hounds Classic at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse this season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Wins Pair of Events in F&M Blue & White Invitational

LANCASTER, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team won a pair of events in the Franklin & Marshall College Blue & White Invitational Saturday.

Senior Margie Rayne competes in the shot put during the Hounds Indoor Classic at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Wins Two Events at Alvernia PLEX Shootout

READING, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team won a pair of events in the Alvernia University PLEX Shootout Saturday.

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Smurla & Heydt Named Landmark Conference Women’s Indoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University senior distance runner Tara Smurla and sophomore thrower Jessica Heydt have been named the Landmark Conference Women’s Field Indoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week for their performances last week.

Senior Tara Smurla races in the 3,000-meter run during the Hounds Classic at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Smurla Breaks School & Landmark Record in 3K at Hounds Classic

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field squad had two event wins, seven regional qualifying marks and one school and conference record in the Hounds Classic at Lehigh University’s Rauch Fieldhouse Saturday.

Senior Margie Rayne competes in the 20-pound weight throw in the Moravian Blue & Grey Invitational at Lehigh University's Rauch Fieldhouse. Photo by Diego Portales '28
Moravian Wins Four Events in Blue & Grey Invitational

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team hosted the Blue & Grey Invitational at Lehigh University’s Rauch Fieldhouse Saturday with four event titles.

Senior Karalyn Vashey gets set to release the weight throw for her school record toss in the Lehigh University Fast Times Before Finals at Rauch Fieldhouse. Photo by Christine Fox
Vashey Sets School Record in Weight Throw as Moravian Opens Season at Lehigh Fast Times Before Finals

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s indoor track & field team began the 2025-26 season Friday evening with the first events of the Lehigh University Fast Times Before Finals at Rauch Fieldhouse.