Faith West Academy grad Kurt plays in Dallas loss

Faith West Academy graduate Christina Kurt contributed five points in the University of Dallas' 66-59 home loss to conference rival Austin College on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Maher Athletic Center in Irving, the University of Dallas' website reported.

The University of Dallas sophomore guard also recorded three rebounds, one assist and four steals for the Lady Crusaders, who are 10-12 on the season and 4-9 in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

The University of Dallas' next game is 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at home against Arlington Baptist 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/sports/wbkb/2012-13/files/udwb-g22.htm#GAME.BOX.