High School: Holds school records in 1600 and 3200 meters ... three-time state qualifier, finishing 16th at state meet in 2024 after winning both regional and district titles ... as a junior, placed third at regionals and won district titles in both events ... raced club for East Texas Infinity, taking first at regionals and qualifying for junior olympics ... named Cross Country MVP, Track and Field MVP at Quitman HS, as well as Bulldog Athlete of the Year ... Academic All-State 2nd Team

Personal: Full name is Katelyn Claire De Gorostiza ... parents are Joe and Ketzie ... has two siblings, brothers Alan and Joe ... plans to major in Biology and pursue a career in Oncology