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2024 (FRESHMAN): Wilkerson appeared in 21 matches and started in nine for the Falcons in 2024. She had an even 100 kills and had the third highest hitting percentage on the team at .206. Wilkerson added 22 digs and 12 total blocks. The Beauregard, Alabama native was huge for the Falcons down the stretch as she had a career-high 15 kills match against Auburn Montgomery to help UM punch their ticket to the GSC Tournament. In the first round of the tournament, Wilkerson had 14 kills, five digs and two blocks against Lee.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Katie attended Beauregard High School where she played under Head Coach Kathy McDonald. Wilkerson graduated with a 4.12 GPA as an honor student and apart of honor society. While in high school, she was named Team MVP in 2021 and 2023, was an All-State Honorable Mention in 2023 and was named to the AHSAA South All-Star Team. Wilkerson also earned WTVM Scholar Athlete of the Week, Gold Standard Student Athlete of the Week and Sports Vision Female Athlete of the Year in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

PERSONAL:
Parents: Shane and Dottie Lake
Siblings: Kwinn Lake
Favorite Musical Genre: Country
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Movie: Benchwarmers
Favorite Book: Harry Potter
Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell
Favorite Athlete: Alexa Hendricks
Favorite Sports Team: Louisville