Getting to know…Hailey Hohenecker
Preferred pronouns: She/her
Date of Birth: 5/7/2002
Birth Location: Plymouth, Minnesota

Social Media
Twitter: @hkhohenecker
Instagram: @hailey.kh

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Basketball, Track and Field, Cross Country
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: 
Basketball:
6xVarsity Letter Winner, Team Captain (2 years), 2x Most Improved Award, Defensive Player Award, All Conference Honorable Mention Award, 2xAll Conference Award, 2xPacesetter Sports Top 100 Expo All Tournament Team, Star Tribune Metro Athlete of the Week, IMAC Athlete of the Month, Top 10 in Steals in Minnesota (All Classes), School Record for Number of Steals in Game (12), School Record for Number of Steals in a Season (168), School Record for Number of Steals in a Career (375), 1,000 Points in a Career, MN All State Honorable Mention Team

Track & Field:
6xVarsity Letter Winner, Team Captain (2 years), 3xOutstanding Sprinter Award, 4xAll Conference Award, 2xMN All State Award

Cross Country:
3xVarsity Letter Winner, Pride Award, All Conference Honorable Mention Award, All Conference Award
What is your favorite sports memory?One of my favorite sports memories is during my senior year of high school when my basketball team made it to the State Tournament.  We all worked so hard that year and we were able to win our section final game which allowed us to advance to the State Tournament.  We were considered the underdogs so for us to be able to make it was something I will never forget.

Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My family has been my biggest influences, specifically, my parents. They have definitely influenced my athletic career as they always support me 110% and are there to help me achieve my goals. They have also made a lot of sacrifices to help me get to where I am today. I am very thankful for all the time and valuable lessons they have taught me along the way. Another person that has heavily influenced my athletic career is my basketball trainer and very good family friend, Trent Tucker. He has been there for me since the beginning of my career and has helped shape me into the person and player I am today. He has taught me many valuable life lessons as well as basketball expertise in all the years I have known him. He has always recognized my potential and has pushed me to be at my best every day.

Other personal athletic highlights? State Basketball Tournament (State Finalists), Unsung Hero Award

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: 
High school: 
Honor Roll: 2019, 2016-2017 
Dean's List: 2020, 2018-2019 

College: 
Chancellor's List: 2021-2022
Dean's List: 2021-2022
Dean's Honor List: 2020-2021
Nomination: Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement (2022)
Nomination: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2022)
Academic Medal of Honor 2022-2023
Dean's List: 2023-2024
Honor Award: Certificate of Honor for Individualized Curriculum Program 2024
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: ICP- Business Concentrate

Family 
Daughter of Amy and Bill Hohenecker
Brothers and/or sisters: Brother Tyson Hohenecker and Sister Brooke Hohenecker
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports? Mother Amy Hohenecker, Track and Field, Sprinter, Northern State University, 1989-1993; My sister Brooke runs D1 track at the University of St. Thomas

Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I like to write poems and journal during my free time.
What is your dream job? To work/play in the WNBA or NBA
Why did you choose Chicago State? I chose Chicago State because of its high standards for both academics and athletics. These standards are something I also value so I thought it would be the best fit for me.
Do you have a sports hero? My sports hero is Trent Tucker as he has been my basketball trainer since 6th grade. He is my hero because he played the game of basketball the right way. He was not a selfish player. He always knew when to step up for his team and make the right play. He could shoot the ball extremely well and always had good court vision. Trent was a good team leader and his teammates respected him. They knew they could count on him both on and off the court.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? I love spending time with my family and friends as well as going outside and going on runs.  
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? I would say that I am good at baking desserts.
Favorite professional athlete or team? Sue Bird
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Tenacious. Never going to back down and am determined to give it my absolute all every day.
What is your favorite food? Steak and cheesy hashbrowns
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chicken quesadillas
What or who motivates you to work hard? My family motivates me everyday to be my best and to always work hard.  The sacrifices they have all made to get me to where I am today is something I am forever grateful for. I want to show them every day through my work ethic how much I can accomplish.  
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? The best advice I have ever received would be from my parents. Something they have told me that always sticks with me is that hard work will pay off if you make sure to put the work in everyday. No matter what I went through or hard challenges I faced, they would tell me to never give up and to keep pushing on towards the goal. They told me to keep my faith strong and at the forefront and to trust that God will help me through all things.  
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: The Rock, Jennifer Aniston and Becky Hammon
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Wannabe- Spice Girls
Can you sing? Like, really sing? No
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? I would like to be married, have a family, and play basketball.
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? The craziest thing I have done is ride the Hollywood Tower of Terror when I was eight years old.
How many languages do you speak? English