LITTLE MIAMI PANTHERS ATHLETICS

Chad Hegge graduated from LMHS in 1993 and was known by nearly all Panthers as one of the best all-around naturally gifted athletes in Little Miami athletic history and set a standard for what it means to be an incredible teammate. The 1992-93 school year was an amazing time to be a Panther, as Little Miami won FAVC championships in football (11-1, 10-0 FAVC), basketball (17-5, 9-3 FAVC) and baseball (16-4, 10-2 FAVC), all of which Hegge led as team captain. Although severe injuries plagued Chad during his time as a Panther, Hegge still amassed 10 varsity letters and was tabbed first-team All-FAVC in both football and basketball as senior. Additionally, he was also tabbed first-team all-area by the Western Star newspaper, second-team All-Southwest District and D-II/D-III All-Metro Area. A selfless leader as a sophomore in 1990, Hegge led the football team in tackles which earned him his first first-team All-FAVC status, along with many of the same tabloid honors. He also held the school record for assists on the basketball hardwood. “Chad was the best all-around athlete and teammate I’ve ever known to have played at Little Miami,” said teammate and hall of famer Paul Books. 

Football – 2 years 
Basketball – 4 years 
Baseball – 4 years 

• All-FAVC – 1990 (1st) and 1992 (1st) in football. 
• All-FAVC – 1992-93 (1st) in basketball. 
• Team captain of 1992-93 FAVC champion football, basketball, and baseball teams. 
• One of the best all-around athletes and teammates in Little Miami history.
• Only player 'triple crown' solo recipient in school history.
• The Chad Hegge Award given annually in memorandum to the boys' basketball top assist leader.