Kat Hetico

Photo by: Brad Rempel

Class:
Graduate Student
Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-10
High School:
Madison West High School
Hometown:
Madison, Wis.

PRONUNCIATION

2019-20 | REDSHIRT SENIOR
Team captain • placed second at the Head of the Mississippi with the 3V8 • Season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.

2018-2019 | SENIOR
Redshirted, did not compete in the spring season.

2017-18 | JUNIOR
Academic All-Big Ten • competed in the 2V8 at the Oak Ridge Cardinal Invitational, the Doc Hosea Invitational, the Clemson Invitational, and Big Ten Championships • earned a first place finish of 6:17.921 at the Cardinal Invite • posted a season-best time of 6:10.78 at the Clemson Invite.

2016-17 | SOPHOMORE
Academic All-Big Ten selection • placed First in Varsity 8+ in Head of the Mississippi (10/01) • competed in the 2V4 at Cardinal Invitational (3/11), 1V4 at Big Ten Double Duel (4/8), 1V4 at Clemson Invitational (4/22-4/23) and 1V4 at Big Ten Championships (5/14) during the spring season.

2015-16 | FRESHMAN
Competed on the Novice team.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2015 graduate of West High School • rowed for the Camp Randall Rowing Club in Madison, serving as team captain from 2014-15 • lettered in volleyball • earned high academic honors • earned Most Inspirational Novice for her club team.

PERSONAL
Born Katrina Grace Hetico to parents Susan and Bob Hetico • sister to Emma Hetico • her father, Bob, was a collegiate swimmer at Carthage (Wis.) College and her uncle swam for Michigan • plans to major in geo-engineering with a minor in leadership • outside interests include biking, reading, knitting, math, camping and kayaking.