Faith West Academy grad Kurt plays in Dallas loss

Christina Kurt, University of Dallas

Faith West Academy graduate Christina Kurt scored five points as University of Dallas lost 65-59 to conference rival Trinity University (Texas) Friday, Jan. 4, at Sams Gymnasium in San Antonio, the UD website reported.

The sophomore guard also recorded one steal for the Crusaders, who are 5-6 on the season and 0-3 in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Dallas' next game is 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 at Southwestern 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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