Halstead junior Karenna Gerber is more than just a post player for the varsity team. She’s a great teammate and someone who plays with her heart on her sleeve. Her passion for the game comes through when you watch her play. 

“I played point guard my freshman year but since then I mostly play the 5 for my high school team,” said Gerber. “I love that many of us have played together for so long. We’ve all been best friends since elementary school and have played together for as far back as I can remember. It makes our chemistry a lot stronger on the court. Basketball is a team sport, nothing can be done by yourself.” 

That team approach Gerber and her teammates believe in comes from coaching and Gerber loves her coaches.  “I love that I have coaches like coach Schutte, coach Leis, and coach Holmes that are not only great basketball coaches but more importantly, great people,” said Gerber. 

Future plans for the junior include college and more basketball. “After I graduate, I plan on continuing my basketball career at a school that I feel is a good fit for me. As for my education, my dad is an educator and my mom is a nurse and I have thought about both of those as careers,” said Gerber. 

Away from basketball, Gerber enjoys friends, family and her faith.  “I always make time for my faith, because in the end that is what matters most. I enjoy singing, acting and hanging out with family and friends.”