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.