On September 8, 2008 Kristen Marie Koenig lost her battle with angiosarcoma, a rare cancer. Throughout her battle she remained strong and never lost her ability to smile, laugh and crack jokes. Kristen was a strong willed, determined, motivated, hilarious and kind person. Her life was cut drastically short but her memory will live on forever in all those who knew her.

A scholarship fund has been set up in her honor at DePaul Catholic High School where Kristen excelled in athletics. During her 4 years she managed to balance academics with softball, soccer, track & field and her true love basketball. While doing all this she still remained a vibrant and energetic part of the class of 2002.

To honor one of her loves in her life we have started a Basketball Tournament to help raise money for the scholarship. On March 19th, 2011 we will have 2 courts open. One court is a JV tournament, for those just wanting to have some fun. The other court is our Varsity court, for those in it to win it! It will be 3 on 3 (each team can be up to 4 players since we understand some players may be out of their prime and may need a sub). Of course all are welcome to come down and cheer on those playing. We will have music, food, and a lot of fun!