Katherine Hawkins

Position:
Defensive Specialist
Height:
5-8
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Blaine, Minn.
High School:
Blaine

Kritza on Hawkins

“Kat brings strong athleticism and a fire to the team concept that is crucial for success. She works very hard to ensure that she is in the mix for a defensive position and we look forward to her contributions to this team both on and off the court.”

As a Freshman in 2013

Hawkins did not see any action during the 2013 season, however was awarded the Shoulder to Shoulder award by the team. This award recognizes a player for being the most supportive teammate towards the team’s collective goals both on and off the court.

High School

Hawkins played for Blaine High School under Celeste Gorman. The team finished the 2012 season with a 31-3 overall record. During that season, Hawkins recorded 203 kills and 324 digs and was named all-conference honorable mention. The Bengals compiled a 27-4 record in 2011 and in 2010, they finished 24-5. She was honored with the Bengal Award all four years for being a team player.

Hawkins played club volleyball for Mizuno Northern Lights and was coached by Adam Beamer. The team won seven tournaments in the spring of 2013, including Colorado Crossroads, Coracchia (Italy) and the AAU Super Regional. The team also posted a third place finish at the 2013 USA Volleyball Junior National Championships in Dallas earlier this month. Hawkins decided to come to Colorado because she loved everything about it.

Personal

Katherine Hawkins was born on March 3, 1995 in Fridley, Minn. She is the daughter of Patrick and Kristine Hawkins of Blaine, Minn., and has two sisters, Rebecca and Elizabeth. In her free time Hawkins enjoys fishing and boating.

Academics

Hawkins is majoring in integrative physiology.