From the small town of Azle to the bright lights of Houston, enticed by the big city with the desire to stay close enough to home, Katie Karbo found herself at UH.
After a whirlwind of four years as Houston volleyball’s defensive captain, Karbo has unquestionably left her mark on the program.
Cougars volleyball saw a groundbreaking season during Karbo’s time, highlighted by the program’s first playoff appearance in almost 20 years.
While there were several elements that contributed to the team’s breakthrough performances, the former libero served as an anchor throughout their journey.
Early days at UH
Karbo was in high demand by her sophomore year of high school, as several college coaches were interested in having the 5-foot-5-inch defensive specialist on their roster, but she was drawn to UH due to Houston’s atmosphere and her chemistry with the team.