Faith West Academy grad Kurt plays in UD loss

Christina Kurt, University of Dallas

Faith West Academy graduate Christina Kurt played for University of Dallas in its 76-74 loss at home to conference rival Centenary College (Louisiana) Monday, Dec. 17, at Maher Athletic Center in Irving, according to the UD website.

The sophomore guard recorded three rebounds for University of Dallas, which is 5-3 on the season and 0-2 in the SCAC.

Kurt is a 2011 graduate of Faith West Academy, where she starred on the basketball court. As a senior (2010-11) Kurt was first-team all-district, first-team all-state, district most valuable player, TAPPS all-star nominee and TAPPS all-star runner-up MVP while helping Faith West to a state runner-up finish. As a junior (2009-10) Kurt was first-team all-district, second-team all-state and team MVP. She was first-team all-district, honorable mention all-state and team MVP during her sophomore season (2008-09). Kurt also participated in cross country as a sophomore when she was a member of the all-state team and team MVP. The Katy native is the daughter of Paul and Karen Kurt and is a pre-law major.

For more information, visit www.udallasathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/bios/kurt_christina_9yc4.