01 Feb 2025 Kate Nabholz – St. Joseph (501 Basketball Team 2025)
For St. Joseph senior Kate Nabholz, basketball is a family tradition.
“I first started playing basketball when I was in third grade at the Boys and Girls Club in Conway,” Nabholz said. “My dad has always loved basketball, and he is the reason I started playing and the reason I love the sport so much!”

St. Joseph Head Coach Austin Neumeier praised Nabholz’s versatility and leadership, both on and off the court. “She does whatever it is that we are needing that night,” Neumeier said. “She will be a leader on the court this year. We will go as she goes.”
Last season, Nabholz was the team’s leading scorer and made a noticeable impact on defense.
“You could tell a difference when she was out — our defense was not as active,” Neumeier said.
Nabholz’s favorite basketball memory reflects her love for teamwork. “My favorite memory was when my former teammate, Kaitlynn Kordsmier, hit a game-winning shot to beat England my junior year,” Nabholz said. “It was the hardest we had played together as a team.”
Balancing academics, athletics and community involvement, Nabholz exemplifies what it means to be a student-athlete. She has earned numerous awards in basketball, volleyball, and softball while maintaining honors status and serving as a leader in school organizations.
Looking ahead, Nabholz has one clear goal for her final season: “Our team goal for this year is to make it to the state tournament,” she said. “We’re working harder than we ever have to achieve this.”