University of Sioux Falls Athletics

2013 (FRESHMAN):Saw action in two games for the Cougars during her freshman campaign…recorded a batting average of .250 with 1 RBI…went 1 for 1 with 1 RBI against Minnesota Crookston.

HIGH SCHOOL: A first baseman/pitcher for the 2012 Mid Penn Colonial Division champion Northern High School...led the Polar Bears' starting rotation with an ERA of 1.45...a two-time Mid Penn All-Star and 2012 Defensive Player of the Year... was also named "Most Improved Player" award as a sophomore...honor roll student all four years of high school.

PERSONAL: Parents are Daniel and Jeannette Mikos...has a sister, Angela (16)...exercise science major...goal is to work as a physical therapist of physical therapy technician...favorite professional athletes are Evan Longoria and her sister, who she calls "a professional athlete in my heart,"...likes to ski...lives on a dairy farm.

Why Katie Chose USF: "What stood out to me about USF was the genuine kindness of the coaching staff; the first time I visited Sioux Falls to meet Coach Lape and his staff they treated me like they had known me forever," Mikos said. "I am also humbled to have the opportunity to play with this amazing group of girls; I am so excited to come out to South Dakota and be a Cougar!"