Despite having their seasons cut short, the Hamline athletic department would like to recognize and honor the 2020 senior spring class of student-athletes. These 37 individuals have made a lasting impact on their program and the Hamline campus as a whole. Every day for the next few weeks, please check back to this page as a new senior will be added each day.
 
To see previous senior spotlight posts, click here.
 
Please note that some senior student-athletes may still be considering coming back to compete in the spring of 2021. If you would like to read about the MIAC eligibility announcement that was made last week, click here.
 
Kira Krueger   |   Softball   |    Finance Major
Kira Krueger has played in 113 games as a Piper during the past four years, either at third base or pitching for HU, making an impact on both sides of the ball in each of her seasons. She had a breakout season her junior year, hitting for a .317 average while driving in a team-leading 25 RBIs. Krueger was named to the All-Conference Team for her efforts and was also named to the Playoff All-Tournament Team, helping Hamline reach the championship game. This season, she was off to an impressive start, hitting .364 in the team's first four games, while also going 2-0 on the mound with a complete-game shutout against UW-Stevens Point. In her career, she tallied 94 hits, with 51 RBIS and racked up 102 strikeouts in the circle.
 
What were you most looking forward to for this spring season?
I was looking forward to having the chance to get to regionals, which would have been the first time in Hamline history.
 
What is one of your favorite memories of your time at Hamline?
My favorite memory would have to be hitting my first collegiate home run!
 
Who is someone that has had a positive impact on you during your time as a student-athlete?
Tara, the head athletic trainer, has really been there for me and has helped me through both physical and mental injuries that I've had during my time at Hamline. There is no way I could ever thank her enough.
 
What are your plans for after graduation?
Right now I plan on working as a District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America, but you never know what will happen.
 
What is your advice for your younger teammates?
"Don't let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."
 
What are you most proud of about your career as a student-athlete?
I am proud of being able to juggle everything. I was in ROTC and played softball all while keeping good grades. That's a lot to manage, but I did it!