Faith West Academy grad Kurt contributes to Dallas victory

Faith West Academy graduate Christina Kurt contributed eight points in University of Dallas' 55-47 home win over conference rival Austin College on Feb. 6 at Maher Athletic Center in Irving, Dallas' website reported.

The University of Dallas freshman guard also recorded five rebounds, five assists and five steals for the Crusaders, who improved to 10-11 on the season and 4-8 in the SCAC.

Dallas' next game is 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 on the road against Austin 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.

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