Prep Profile Katie Krei

Katie Krei's toughest competition doesn't always come from City High's opponents on the basketball court. Most of the time it comes from little sister Kelly.

Katie, a senior forward, often tangles with Kelly, a freshman post.

"We're really competitive with each other," Katie said. "We've always played against each other."

Katie said she's usually the one to come out on top, however. "Of course, always!" she said.

While Kelly has made a big impact, scoring more than 18 points per game, Katie puts more emphasis on her defensive play. She averages a little more than five points and 3.5 steals per game.

"I really like to play defense," Katie said. "You can have an off night on offense and still do a good job on defense. Defense is about the heart."

While Katie is hoping for a good tournament run with the Little Hawks, she's also looking forward to track and soccer. She runs 400-meter races in track, and is a defender on the soccer team.

She plans to make soccer her future, as a matter of fact. She currently is deciding between college at Creighton or Wartburg, where she plans to play and study biology with the eventual goal of medical school.

Katie Krei is this week's Prep Profile:

If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Italy.

What annoys me: People who don't try hard.

When I am not playing sports I am: Usually with my friends.

My nickname is: Katie (real name is Kathryn).

My biggest asset to the team is: My hustle.

My superstitions are: My sister and I have gone to Quizno's before every game.

Best sports experience: Winning the 4x400-meter state championship my sophomore year.

Dream profession: Doctor.

Craziest ambition: To go skydiving.

People say I look like: My dad.

People I most admire are: My parents.

My team/personal goals for the season are: To get to state in basketball.

If I had one million dollars I would: Buy a new car.

I can't imagine going a week without: Playing a sport.

Favorite pro or college team: Chicago Cubs.

My favorite --

Class: Advanced chemistry.

Food: Pizza.

Color: Blue.

Movie: "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days."

TV show: "Friends."

Music: All types.

Book: "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown.

Actor: Tom Hanks.

Actress: Kate Hudson.

One final random thought (pearls of wisdom/words to live by): Live every day to the fullest. You can never go back.

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