Katie used her length effectively for Team 9 at the PGH Freshman Showcase, disrupting plays with deflections and blocking shots around the rim. She finished strong inside with good footwork and touch, while also showing her versatility by stepping out and knocking down a three. Her ability to contribute in multiple ways made her a valuable presence on both ends of the floor.

Katie was a First-Team All-Tournament selection at the PGH Michigan State Tournament, and she’s off to a terrific start for Saranac this summer. Katie unleashed her energy and gave the team a spark at the Big North Shootout. She closed out quickly to block shots, deflected passes, and caused turnovers with her aggressive pressure. Katie took a steal the other way to score a left-handed layup and did it again for another breakaway layup off two feet. She drove down the baseline and threw a perfect hammer pass to a wide-open teammate in the opposite corner for a three.

Katie unleashed her inner beast in the paint for MBA 14U Robinson at our PGH Michigan State Tournament. I wrote down that Katie was “tough” in the paint and she battled on defense to keep opposing posts uncomfortable. Katie rebounded the ball with strong hands and out-muscled her defender to score an offensive rebound put back through a foul–knocked down her free throw. Katie imposed her will with a fierce block and finished another layup off two feet. She dished a great hammer pass down the baseline and was one of the most promising front-court prospects over the weekend. Katie earned All-Tournament honors and her outstanding play helped MBA 14U take home the title with an undefeated record.