High School
Prepped at Columbus High School … coached by Julie Kreikemeier ... lettered all four years … honors included the Presidential Award, Principal’s Award, academic all-state three times and academic all-conference four times … qualified for state twice … achieved honor roll status … also played basketball for four years (two letters) and served as a captain … ran cross country and lettered once.

Personal
Born in Columbus, Neb., on September 16, 2003 … daughter to Ryan and Wendy Batenhorst … has a younger sibling Kendall ... enjoys camping, reading and working out.