SEAN BOSTON
Hutch Post
Halstead High School graduate Karenna Gerber is now the all-time leading rebounder in Pittsburg State University women's basketball history with 843.
The 6-foot senior set the new mark in an 81-74 win over Nebraska Kearney on Thursday in Kearney. She surpassed Lizzy Jeronimus (2012-15) for the record.
Gerber finished the game with 24 points, going 11 of 11 from the field, which tied the school record for the best field goal percentage in a single-game.
Gerber graduated from Halstead in 2021 and was a two-time class 3A all-state performer. She was also a four-time all-Central Kansas League selection.
Pitt State is 24-2 overall, 16-0 in the MIAA and ranked No. 5 in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association poll.