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Justin Thelen

@jthel2

Saginaw Heritage High School Physical Education Teacher/Head Football Coach - Alma College Alum - Romans 1:16

Joined November 2014
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Heritage High School is proud to recognize alumnus Mike McFadden for his generous $20,000 donation to the Heritage High School Athletic Association (HHSAA)! Thank you, Mike, for investing in our student-athletes and helping create opportunities for Hawks today and tomorrow!
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One of the most decorated athletes to come through Heritage, and an equally incredible human! We appreciate Mike’s commitment to Heritage and our student-athletes!
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Heritage High School is proud to recognize alumnus Mike McFadden for his generous $20,000 donation to the Heritage High School Athletic Association (HHSAA)! Thank you, Mike, for investing in our student-athletes and helping create opportunities for Hawks today and tomorrow!
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Incredibly proud and happy for you @Kingwaree2027! A kid who lives the game, has earned everything he’s accomplished, and constantly sets an example for those around him! ANCHOR UP!
Kingston Ware (@Kingwaree2027) profile pictureKingston Ware@Kingwaree2027Jul 18
I am excited to announce that I am 100% committed to Grand Valley State University (GVSU)! I want to thank God, my family, all of my teammates, and every coach who has helped me throughout this journey⚓️⬆️.@CoachWooster @HeritageHawks26 @CoachMacCarruth @jthel2 @MichFBFrenzy
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Proud of you, @DarnellPrince54!!! The start of an incredible journey!
Darnell Deshawn Prince (@DarnellPrince54) profile pictureDarnell Deshawn Prince@DarnellPrince54Jun 16
After talking to coaches and family I will love to announce I will be attending Madonna university to continue my academic and athletic journey, GO CRUSADERS ⚔️
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See everyone at the Big House for our season opener! August 29th, 3:30 PM
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126 days.
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Proud of you, 12!!! Blessed to he able to have been part of your journey, Go Cru! @ConnorGreif_12
Connor Greif (@ConnorGreif_12) profile pictureConnor Greif@ConnorGreif_12Feb 19
I am excited to continue my academic and athletic journey at Madonna university thank you to all my family, friends, and coaches who got me to this point!! Go Cru!!
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@CoachSamzFeb 9
Every state and school district should be advocating for athletic periods during the school day, and this study from the Texas HS ranks makes the case for you footballscoop.com/2026/02/06…
New data makes the case for states and school districts to add an athletic period like Texas

New data makes the case for states and school districts to add an athletic period like Texas

If high school coaches were able to compile a wish list of things they wish their state or school district would fully support, the creation of athletic periods during the school day would dominate th

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Could not be more proud or happy for you, @Willie__Hillman! Continued great days are ahead!
Willie Hillman #79 (@Willie__Hillman) profile pictureWillie Hillman #79@Willie__Hillman19 Dec 2025
🔵110% COMMITTED⚪️🪵🐺 Proud to announce my commitment to Northwood University. Thankful for every coach who believed in me and gave me an opportunity. GO TIMBERWOLVES! #AGTG @Northwoodfball @jthel2 @HeritageHawks25 @ExpoRecruits @MIexposure @MichFBFrenzy @RecruitMatador @CoachDaniels06 @LoganTillman @linemanissues @PrepRedzoneMI @AllenTrieu @FlintPrepFan @TheD_Zone @CoachBeurer @wpialsportsnews @Coach_JLoeffler
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After great conversations and a game visit with @CoachCrawford12 I’m blessed to receive an official offer from The University of Olivet @UOlivetfootball #AGTG @jthel2 @HeritageHawks25 @MIexposure @MichFBFrenzy @RecruitMatador @WPIAL_Insider
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Saginaw Heritage has put together one of the best three-year runs in school history. Can the Hawks keep it going? mlive.com/highschoolsports/2… @hawks_heritage

Heritage tries to build on football success, peak in November

The Hawks head into the 2025 football season on the heels of one of the best three-year runs in program history.

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Our 2025 Team Captains!
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The @HeritageHawks25 football team is wanting to set the tone during this first week of practice for the rest of the 2025 season. @jthel2 has built a culture with @hawks_heritage and now it's up to the players to sustain it. Hear from the team👇 wnem.com/2025/08/13/heritage…

Heritage football wants to set the tone in practice for 2025 season

Heritage is coming off of an 8-4 season which saw the team hoist a second straight district championship.

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FAMILY! DAY 1 TOMORROW!
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A few of our guys got a chance to chop it up with SAGINAW LEGEND @Money23Green after today’s workout!
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Great day with the dawgs!
Goosepoop (@goosepoopmi) profile pictureGoosepoop
@goosepoopmi17 Jul 2025
Saginaw Heritage is your D1 Champ! They beat Fenton in OT. Hawks go 7-0 on the day
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A relentlessly consistent worker and an amazing example for the younger players in our program. Couldn’t be happier for you, @JeremiahWa15905, you earned this. Stay hungry!
Jeremiah Walker (@JeremiahWa15905) profile pictureJeremiah Walker@JeremiahWa1590510 Jul 2025
After a great visit @FerrisState and talk with @CoachShreve i’m blessed to be offered by the 3x National Champs #AGTG
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Congratulations to @DJ_Burns6 for his selection to play in tonight’s MHSFCA All-Star game! DJ is our fourth consecutive participant in the All-Star game, joining @Colinkraatz, @CarringtonPryo1, and @Ethan_Masonnn. Tune in to the STATE CHAMPS! Network YouTube Channel to support!
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Future outstanding husbands, fathers, and leaders in the community. Champions! Thank you Class of 2025!
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Check out our updated press box! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing private donors for making this possible! 🙌 We can’t wait for the community to see it — proud to be a Heritage Hawk! 🦅 #HeritageHawks #HawkPride #CommunityStrong #Grateful @HeritageHawks24 @Heritagegbball @Snooze2you @BernreuterHugh @WeAreSTCS @MLiveSports @HeritageHawks24 @svlsports @saginaw
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