Katherine Powell
Katherine Powell
Height: 5-5
Year: So.
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
High School: Pembroke Hill
Major: International Studies
Parents: Rick & Laura Powell

Junior (2005):

Did not participate in any intercollegiate matches.

Sophomore (2004):

Compiled 6-1 record in singles, including a 2-1 mark against opponents from teams ranked in the top 10 nationally. Her only singles loss was to teammate Margaret Moscato in the quarterfinals of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association regional championships. Powell was a winner in straight sets in her singles matches against opponents from teams ranked No. 7 and 10 in the nation.

Freshman (2003):

Powell made the all-conference first team at No. 3 doubles. At the conference championships, she stepped in at No. 3 doubles due to a lineup change and won her matches in the semifinals and finals. In the latter match, Powell and her partner were 8-5 winners to help Emory beat the No. 9 ranked team in the nation and win its 16th consecutive conference title. Powell ended the season with a 6-1 singles record, 3-1 against opponents from national top-20 Division III teams. She was 8-1 in doubles play, 4-1 against national top-20 teams.

Personal:

Daughter of Rick and Laura Powell. Highest USTA national ranking of 194 in girls singles 18's. Highest sectional ranking of 10 in Missouri Valley girls singles 18's.

Quote:

"My favorite thing about Emory tennis is being with the team."