Faith West Academy grad Kurt plays in Dallas loss

Christina Kurt, University of Dallas

Faith West Academy graduate Christina Kurt scored two points in the 84-55 loss by University of Dallas to conference rival Southwestern University (Texas) Saturday, Jan. 5, at Georgetown, the UD website reported.

The University of Dallas sophomore guard also recorded four rebounds and two assists for the Crusaders, who now are 5-7 on the season and 0-4 in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Dallas' next game is at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 at Colorado College.

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.