Kansas State University Athletics
2025-26 Rowing Roster
Kiersten Schmalz
- Height:
- 5-2
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Liberty North
- Hometown:
- Kansas City, Mo.
HONORS
AS A JUNIOR (2024-25)
AS A SOPHOMORE (2023-24)
AS A FRESHMAN (2022-23)
PRIOR TO K-STATE
IN THE CLASSROOM
PERSONAL
- 2024-25 Academic All-Big 12 Team
- 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Team
- 2022-23 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
AS A JUNIOR (2024-25)
- Raced primarily in the 1v4+ boat throughout the spring
- Defeated Central Oklahoma and Tulsa at UCO Invite
- Won three races during the Hornet Invitational defeating SAC State, Humbolt, Saint Mary's and UC San Diego
- Earned Big 12 Boat of the Week after performance at Hornet Invitational
- Bronze medal during Grand 'A' final at the Sarasota 2k
- Defeated Bluejays during annual Creighton Duel
- Silver medal at the SIRA Championship with the 1v8+ boat
- Runner-up to Kansas at the Sunflower Showdown with the 1v8+ boat
- Silver medal at Big 12 Championship
AS A SOPHOMORE (2023-24)
- Raced in the 1v4+ throughout the spring
- Three dominant wins over Sac State, St. Mary's and UC San Diego at Hornet Invitational
- Raced in the Grand ‘A’ Final at the Sunshine State Invitational
- Helped sweep Creighton in four races
- Competed against Iowa and Minnesota in double duel
- Gold medal at the SIRA Championship
- Defeated Kansas at the Sunflower Showdown
- Fifth at Big 12 Championship
AS A FRESHMAN (2022-23)
- Raced in the 2v4+ throughout the spring
- Defeated Sac State and St. Mary’s in Hornet Invitational
- Gold medal at Sunshine State Invitational
- Helped sweep Creighton in five races
- Won the Kansas Cup at the Sunflower Showdown
- Fourth at Big 12 Championship
PRIOR TO K-STATE
- Competed in soccer
- Senior season went 22-1, ranked #1 statewide and nationally
- Also involved in choir, theater, thespians and student council
- National Honor Society
IN THE CLASSROOM
- Majoring in Business Marketing and Business Management
PERSONAL
- Daughter of Carrie and Raymond Schmalz
- Has a twin sister; Kamryn
K-State Rowing at the Jayhawk Jamboree
Sunday, October 26
K-State Rowing | Oct. 6 - Morning Practice
Monday, October 06
K-State Rowing | Symone Simmons 2025 Senior Video
Wednesday, May 14
K-State Rowing | 2024-2025 Thank You Seniors
Wednesday, May 14
