Lincoln Memorial University Athletics

2022 (Junior): Did not play in any matches due to injury.

2021 (Sophomore): Appeared in 73 sets over 21 matches on the season...Recorded 163 kills, posting 16 against Converse (9/3/21)...Has season high attack percentage of .500 against UVA-Wise, earning 6 kills on 12 attempts (9/24/21)...155 digs on the year...Season high 22 digs against Lander (10/22/21)...Had 192.5 points on the year, averaging 2.64 points per set.

2020 (Freshman): Played in 27 sets over all 10 season matches...Tallied 17 points with 15 kills throughout the season...Recorded a career-high five kills and two digs versus Tusculum (3/9/21)...Notched three kills and one dig against Lenoir-Rhyne (3/20/21)...Tied a career-high with five kills and set a career high with six digs versus UVA Wise (3/30/21).

Prior to LMU: Played her varsity career at James Martin High School in Arlington, Texas ... Picked up the Principal's Award and was a Class 6A Academic All-District selection ... National Honor Society member and honors graduate ... Three-year competitor for NRG Volleyball in club ball. 

Personal: Enjoys working with kids, traveling, trying new foods, designing, painting/calligraphy, hanging out with friends, outdoor activities and working out...Is four inches taller than her twin sister, Maddie...Daughter of Laura and Chuck Cardenas...Also has a brother, Lucas.

MORE ABOUT KATIE

Pets: Cats named Squid and Kitty, dogs named Lexis and Tank
Favorite Hobby: Hiking
Favorite Book: The Good Girl by Mary Kubica
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Snack: Popcorn
Favorite Vacation Spot: Mexico