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By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (February 12, 2023 7:00 AM) When gymnasts at Western High School are experiencing trouble – on or off the mat – they generally gravitate to “Dr. Heydenburg.” The senior has a way of talking to people and making them feel better about his/her situations. WHS senior Lilly Heydenburg would like to be a psychologist in the near future, but she as another month or so of gymnastics and three more months of high school.  She plans to attend the University of Michigan to study biology and hopefully become a psychologist and therapist. “I really like talking to people and helping with their problems,” Heydenburg said. “I took AP psychology at our school and loved it.” Heydenburg has been helping the Panthers in gymnastics the past three-plus seasons. Last year she was voted as the team MVP and is leading the Panthers in scores this season. Her favorite event is the vault. “That is the one event I am the best at, and it has less stress,” Heydenburg said. “My least favorite is the floor exercise … I like watching it, but I feel awkward on the mat.” Which is odd for someone who took three…