Farr lands coveted coaching position

Eastside Catholic School announced on Oct. 12 that Katie Farr was hired as the new Crusaders girls basketball head coach for the 2017-18 school year.

Farr, who is a Kirkland resident, is a graduate of Bethel High School in Graham. Farr was a three-year varsity starter and led Bethel in rebounding during a senior season where her team clinched a berth at the Class 4A state tournament at the Tacoma Dome. Farr played collegiate basketball at College of the Desert (Palm Desert, California) and at Avila University (Kansas City, Missouri).

“We are very excited to have Katie Farr on board with us at Eastside Catholic. She brings with her extensive coaching and playing experience that we know will help take our girls program to the highest level,” Crusaders athletic director Jeremy Thielbahr said in a press release on Oct. 12.

Farr possesses a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Avila University and will be pursuing a Masters Degree in education this fall.