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Kelsey Bolte To Be Inducted Into Iowa Girls High School Basketball Hall Of Fame

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Kelsey Bolte To Be Inducted Into Iowa Girls High School Basketball Hall Of Fame

DES MOINES, Iowa - Drake women's basketball coordinator of basketball operations Kelsey Bolte will be inducted into the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's Basketball Hall of Fame at the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

Bolte was a two-time first team all-state selection at Battle Creek-Ida Grove, graduating in 2007. She led the Falcons to two state championship games and was a member of the all-tournament team both appearances. She finished her high school career with 2,026 points, 1,016 rebounds, 516 steals, 448 assists and 327 blocks and is the only player in state history with more than 2,000 career points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 steals. Bolte was named Miss Iowa Basketball in 2007.

"I'm honored to be selected to join a prestigious group of women in the hall of fame," said Bolte. "It brings back some great memories as a Falcon with my teammates and coaches."

The Ida Grove native went on to Iowa State where she was a four-year standout at guard for the Cyclones and was named honorable mention Associated Press All-American in 2011. She finished her collegiate career as the sixth all-time scorer in Cyclones history with 1,639 points and third all-time in three pointers made with 276. She was unanimous selection to the 2011 All-Big 12 first team and twice earned All-Big 12 honorable mention honors (2009, 2010) and helped Iowa State qualify for the NCAA tournament four times.

The induction ceremony will take place Friday, March 1 at halftime of the Class 2A State Championship game. Bolte joins Drake head coach Jennie Baranczyk in the hall of fame, who was inducted in 2008.

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