Freshman Files: Kaija Gibson
November 27, 2016 | Softball
The Washington softball program welcomed a talented class of six freshmen in 2016-2017. Learn more about the Husky newcomers, on and off the field, as a newcomer will be introduced each week on GoHuskies.com leading up to the 2017 season.
Name: Kaija Gibson
Position: Utility
Number: 32
Hometown: Redmond, Wash.
Favorite part about being a Husky:
I have the opportunity to compete every day with a bunch of women that I love more than anything and I get to play at the highest level to compete for a national championship.
Best part of playing for Coach Tarr:
Coach Tarr pushes me to be te best I can be in softball and in life. I fully trust that Coach Tarr will help me reach my full potential as a softball player. She is inspiring and competitive which makes it so fun to play for her!
Why did you choose the number you wear?
I have worn 32 throughout my entire softball career.
My most embarrassing softball moment:
During my senior year of high school softball, I dove over a fence in the outfield to catch a ball and I landed so hard that I peed myself.
Fast Facts
Nickname: Kai
Favorite song: Any song by Britney Spears
Biggest guilty pleasure: Halo Top Ice Cream
Favorite place to hang out in Seattle: Pike Place Market
Favorite place on UW campus: Softball field and weight room
If you could guest Star on a TV show, what would it be: Friends
If you got a $10,000 gift card, where would you want to spend it: Lululemon
If you could have dinner with one person, who would it be: Eve Gaw
Triple Play
If you could have dinner with three people, who would they be: Alison Mitchell, Grandma, my parents
Three things you hate doing: Being late, waking up early and spending money
Three things you love doing: Visiting with friends and family, doing random things and going places spontaneously/traveling
Three things you must have when I leave the house: My phone, wallet and a sweatshirt
Three favorite drinks: Sparkling ICE drinks, Dr. Pepper and lemonade
Kaija In Her Own Words:
I am a very competitive in softball and in life with both myself and other people. Making people smile and laugh is one of my favorite things in the word. I have bled purple and gold since I was a little girl. I love working with kids and I hope to coach a softball team after I graduate from the UW.
