Houston Picks Up Butterflier Katie Higgins for Class of 2021

Photo Courtesy: Katie Higgins

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Katie Higgins has verbally committed to the University of Houston. Higgins swims for Garrett McCaffrey at Phoenix Swim Club in Phoenix, AZ. She is a two time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American who attends Veritas Preparatory Academy. Swimming for Bill Wheeler at the high school level, she is the two time Arizona D2 100 butterfly champion. Higgins is also a two time Winter Junior national qualifier in that event.

She shared,

“So stoked to announce my verbal commitment to swim for the University of Houston and to become a part of the Coog family. From the first time I met coach Hannah Burandt, to my official visit and meeting Coach Wochomurka, I knew that the team atmosphere, academics and the family feel were exactly what I was looking for in the place to call home for the next 4 years. Go Coogs!”

In yards, her best times are:

50 Free 24.94
100 Fly 55.39
200 Fly 2:09.14

At the 2016 American Athletic Conference Championships Higgins would have been a 100 butterfly B finalist.

Higgins joins a Houston Class of 2021 that has picked up a number of verbal commitments this fall. That group includes Sam Medlin, Victoria Tillman, Sidney Trimm, Mykenzie Leehy and Montana Lloyd.

To report a verbal commitment email HS@swimmingworld.com.

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Julie Dow

7 years ago

Lucky Houston! Katie is a great competitor and a great young lady!

Michael Higgins

7 years ago

We are so excited for her to swim for Ryan Wachomurka at the University of Houston. They have a great program and great coaching team with Hanah Burandt. We are sad to watch her swim away but happy that she has found a great new family at the UH!