Coeur d’Alene High School Athletes of the Month: Kara and Krista Story

Two seniors, 17 year-old twins Kara and Krista Story, are a part of the three-time 5A Idaho State Championship cross country team and will compete at the Nike Nationals.

The girls’ father died in February and they both cite that event as the biggest challenge they’ve had to overcome. Says Kara, “…he was my number one supporter, but I knew that he would want me to continue on and so that's what my sister and I did.”

Krista says, “It was really hard to get back into things, but my team and my coaches were right there behind me. I think being on a team like this really helped me overcome this challenge.”

Both girls say that their most memorable moment was this year when the team secured first place in the state for the third time.

Kara is also named Runner of the Year from District 1 this year. She has lettered in academics and received Renaissance at CHS while maintaining a 3.75 GPA.

Krista has placed in the top ten out of Idaho 5A schools for three years. She also was part of the Nike Northwest winning regional team in 2012 and continued on to nationals along with her team. Academically, she has maintained a 3.5 GPA.

Both girls have plans to run in college, but they have yet to select a school. Kara has an interest in education because she says, “I love working with kids.” Krista is considering a career in pharmacology because she enjoys science and medicine but would prefer to avoid the blood and surgery.

Kara says she loves the team aspect of cross country because, “our team is so funny and we really are always there for each other.”

Krista agrees. “It (the team) is small so we are like a family. I’ve learned that when you’re being supportive, your team and you will both perform better.”

Kara’s favorite teacher is Mr. Kuhns for English, whom she’s had as a teacher for three years. Krista says her favorite teacher is Don Walters for AP Government because he’s also her coach and, “He always finds a way to make his class interesting.”

Kara and Krista’s favorite dish is Fettuccine Alfredo.

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