At Mount Saint Mary: Sherwood, Ark., native Heather Rankin joined the Lady Razorbacks after a career as an outfielder with the four-time state qualifiers Mount Saint Mary Academy Belles. As a Belle, Rankin was a two-time all-state selection. In her senior year, Rankin recorded a batting average of .398 with 43 hits and 25 RBIs. Rankin holds the school record for career stolen bases (78), home runs (12), doubles (42) and triples (23). With the Benton Blazers club team, Rankin was a member of the AFA and USSSA national championship teams. Rankin was also a standout in basketball and volleyball.
Personal: Heather Nicole Rankin is the daughter of Keith and Lisa Rankin. Rankin has two sisters, Rachel, and Cassie, and a brother, Hunter. Rankin is majoring in biology,