Heilman, a senior 125-pounder, claimed the 125-pound title and was named Co-Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Dick Walker Invitational hosted by Wartburg. Heilman opened the tournament with back-to-back 15-0 technical falls then beat Coe's Clayton Rush, the No. 8-ranked wrestler in Division III, 7-1 in the semifinals. In the championship match, he posted an 8-3 win over Terrance Young of Iowa Central Community College, the top-ranked junior college 125-pounder. Heilman opened the week with a 13-6 dual meet win over William Penn's Shamar Haynes.
