Crookston Pirate Girl’s basketball player, Katie Davidson a 5’6 junior guard who is a captain and in her third year on the Pirate varsity team. She has been a vital part of the Crookston Pirates current run of winning six of their last seven games and currently 11-7 on the year. Katie is averaging 5.3 points per game, but her biggest attributes are her all around game. She leads the team in assists, is third in rebounding and third in steals. Last season she was named an All Conference Honorable Mention, was Rookie of the year her freshman year and last year received the Hustle Award.
In the fall, Katie was a member of the Pirates Volleyball team and a member of the varsity for the first time as a setter. She received the Coaches Award after the season and was named a captain for her senior year.
In the spring, Katie has been on the Pirate Girl’s Track team since 7^th grade as a distance runner, running the mile and two-mile races and a member of the 4 x 800 relay, qualifying for the Section last year in the two mile. She was named the Most Valuable Distance runner last season, her freshman year was named Most Improved.
The ultimate Student-Athlete, Katie was nominated by her school as a candidate for the Minnesota State High School League ExCEL Award of Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership. A unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, who show Leadership qualities, and who are model citizens.
Katie is a member of the Crookston Leo Club, Knowledge Bowl team, Treasurer of the Crookston High School Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Choir and teaches pre-school in Sunday School at her church.

First started playing basketball- 2^nd Grade

Best part of your game - Defense

Part of game still needs work – Everything

Toughest player you’ve ever faced - Erica Samuelson, my teammate

Biggest thrill in your athletic career so far- Playing in the Sub-Section championship last year against East Grand Forks in basketball or making it to the State True Team track meet.

Do you have a pre-game ritual – Pray, stretch and listen to music

Favorite sport - Basketball

Favorite sports team - Minnesota Timberwolves

Favorite athlete/player - Kobe Bryant

Last Movie You’ve Seen - One Day

Favorite TV Program - The Office

Favorite Food - Ice Cream

What Music are you listening too - Drake

Something about you that most people don’t know – I used to be right handed until fourth grade

Your stranded on a deserted island and you can have ANY three people with you -
My brother Dan, Taylor Demarais and Lilli Denison

Plans after graduation - Go to college, major in Journalism and Communications and maybe play basketball

Family -

Dad - Dave (English Teacher at Crookston High School)
Mom- Kim (2^nd Grade Teacher at Highland School in Crookston)
Brother- Dan (Freshman at CHS)