Faith West grad Kurt plays in Dallas loss

Christina Kurt, University of Dallas

Faith West Academy graduate Christina Kurt scored 12 points, but University of Dallas lost 66-53 to LeTourneau Monday, Dec. 31 at Solheim Arena in Longview, the UD website reported.

The sophomore guard and the Crusaders are 5-5 on the season.

Dallas' next game is 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 at Trinity University.

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.

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