Joey Hecklinski named new GHS Head Coach

On January 3rd, 2024, Goshen High School Athletic Director Jim Pickard announced in a press release that GHS has hired Joey Hecklinski as the new head football coach. Coach Hecklinski comes to Goshen with a 10 year coaching resume including stops at Manchester, Marian, Butler, and most recently Ball State where he coached quarterbacks, runningbacks, and served as recruiting coordinator. As a player, Coach Hecklinski is a graduate of South Bend St. Joseph High School and Marian University, playing QB on both squads. He lead St. Joe to an IHSAA state title appearane in 2007 and Marian to an NAIA Championship in 2012. In the release, Pickard said "Coach Hecklinksi's passion and expertise signals the beginning of an exhilarating new chapter for Goshen Football." The Goshen Gridiron Club offers our warmest welcome to Coach Hecklinski, his wife Sarah and their newborn son. We look forward to working together to preserve and further the legacy of Goshen High School Football.

Goshen Players Selected to NLC All-Conference, IFCA All-State Teams

Goshen seniors Drew Elliott (RB/LB) and Jace Hershberger (DB/WR) were awarded 2023-2024 NLC All-Coference honors in recognition of their standout performances this season. Sophomore Evan Wagner (LB/RB) was also selected as All-Conference Honorable Mention. In addition, Elliott was named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association's Senior All-State Team. The Goshen Gridiron Club wishes to congratulate these great young men in their accomplishment. We are very proud of the example Drew, Jace, and Evan have set for their teammates and we celebrate their accomplishments both on and off the field. Way to go guys!

Tom Wogomon Resigns

On Monday November 13, 2023, Goshen High School Athletic Director Jim Pickard announced that Tom Wogomon has resigned as Head Football Coach. The Gridiron Club wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to Coach Wogomon for leading the program well these last 2 years and wish him the very best in his next endeavor. Tom’s dedication, hard work, and tireless effort these last two years have left a lasting, positive impact on the student athletes he coached and the program as a whole. Pickard said that the search for Goshen High School’s next football coach “will begin shortly, and we are committed to finding a leader who will continue to build on the strong foundation laid by Coach Wogomon.” The Gridiron Club will strive to support this search for our new leader and help continue the enduring impact Goshen Football has on our community.

Remembering Steve Swihart

It is with heavy hearts that we share that Goshen Football has lost one of its biggest supporters. Steve Swihart passed away Thursday, November 9. Steve was so many things to the program over the years; a 3-year letter winner in football at Goshen High School, co-captain and co-MVP on the 1978 State Champion team, an assistant coach for over 20 seasons, including the 1988 State Champion and 1999 State Runner-Up teams, and President and founding member of the Goshen Gridiron Club. In addition to all these things, “Swi” was a mentor, teacher, and friend to so many. His passing leaves a large hole in the hearts of the Goshen Football family and his impact on the community will be felt for generations to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Steve’s family and friends in this difficult time as they mourn his passing. Rest easy Swi, and thank you for what you’ve done for all of us.

Golf Outing Highlights

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our annual golf outing. We had over 130 golfers participate this year. Terry Kercher was our 2023 recipient of the Keith & Janet Swihart Memorial Service Award. This award recognized Terry's years of commitment to Goshen football and the Gridiron Club. Terry handles all the print media for the Gridiron Club and goes above and beyond to help us whenever he can. Craig Frazier was also given an award in recognition of all his years coaching and developing the strength program at GHS. The 1993 Redksins who were also recognized at the outing, 30 years after their sectional runner-up season. It was great to see so many guys from the '93 team and to hear their fond memories of Goshen football. Thank you to everyone who helped make this years outing a success. We hope to see you next year!

Congrats Scholarship Winners!

This spring, the Gridiron Club was pleased to again award two scholarships to two graduating senior football players in recognition of their exemplary performance on and off the field, and for the way they represent Goshen Football. This year's recipients are Yabi Kurtz (left) and Quinn Bechtel (right). On behalf of the Gridiron Club and all its members, congrats fellas!

We Are Goshen

The 2022 season is in the books for all our programs. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make this season a success. Thank you to our fans, our volunteers, our parents, our coaches, and our players. None of this would be possible without all of you. Thank you for your continued support of Goshen Football.

Honoring the 2002 Team

This season, we honored the 2002 Goshen Redskin team on their 20th anniversary. The 2002 team finished the regular season undefeated NLC champions before falling to Penn in the Sectional Championship. They posted an 11-1 record on the season in Brad Park's final year at the helm of the program. The 2002 team helped Coach Park notch his 81st win at Goshen, tying Ken Mirer as the all time winningest coaches in program history.