Ginipro on Kale
“Heather is the other half of what I feel is the best defensive duo in the SoCon. Her work ethic is contagious and her ball control is going to keep us in system in a lot of matches.”

2007 (Sophomore)
• Saw action in 111 games and 32 matches
• Led the team in digs (376) and aces (48)
• Ranked fifth in the league with 0.43 aces per game
• Posted double-figure digs in 14 of the final 15 matches of the season
• More than doubled her previous career high in digs, posting 28 against Chattanooga (Oct. 20) and UNCG (Nov. 17)
• ASU Honor Roll and SoCon all-academic honoree

2006 (Freshman)
• Came on strong late in the season for Appalachian State
• Appeared in 17 matches at defensive specialist, starting two
• Ranked seventh on the team with 1.45 digs per game
• Recorded a career-high 13 digs against UNC Greensboro (Oct. 28)
• Had nine digs at The Citadel (Oct. 22) and versus Elon (Oct. 27)
• Had a least one dig in 13 of her appearances
• Appeared on the ASU honor roll

High School
• Earned four letters at Northwest Guilford High School in Greensboro, N.C. under head coach Darlene Joyner
• Earned all-conference and team MVP honors as a sophomore, junior and senior and served as team captain senior season
• Two-time News and Record all-region honoree
• Team won four conference championships and placed third in state once
• Also competed in lacrosse as a freshman, was named to the all-state tournament team

Personal
• Full name is Heather Ashley Kale
• Born Sept. 13, 1988
• Daughter of Wendell and Robin Kale
• Enjoys being outdoors and going to the beach
• Majoring in health promotion with a minor in business