Jori Heard
- position Pitcher
- height 5-11
- class Freshman
- B/T R/R
- Hometown Algonquin, Ill.
- High school Huntley
- position Pitcher
- height 5-11
- class Freshman
- B/T R/R
- Hometown Algonquin, Ill.
- High school Huntley
Jori Heard Bio
Prior to SC: Played at Huntley HS in Huntley, Illinois … Was named the Northwest Herald Female Athlete of the Year and softball Player of the Year … Named to the NFCA First Team All-Region … Earned NFCA Athlete of the Week … Named to the All-Fox Valley team in 2021 and 2022 … Selected to the Illinois Coaches Association All-State First Team … Led her team to a state championship in 2019 and a third place finish in 2021.
Personal: Daughter of Robert and Wendy Heard … Has two brothers, Gavin and Reese, and one sister, Brie.
Why she chose South Carolina: “I choose South Carolina because of the environment, everyone is so nice. The academic are top notch, the Business program is highly ranked, and the softball program is amazing. The coaches are so awesome! Everything about South Carolina felt like a home to me.”
