Kim Edquist
Inducted 2018
Hometown: Laredo
High School: United High School
College: Pan American University
Best Known for: Coaching – Girls’ Basketball
Edquist compiled an impressive record in 27 seasons as head girls’ basketball coach at Los Fresnos High School.
A native Burlington, Iowa, her family moved to Laredo at a young age. She participated in basketball, volleyball and track at Laredo United, receiving multiple all-district honors. She was a member of the United team that advanced to the 1983 Class 4A state tournament. She went on to play point guard for the Pan American University women’s basketball team for four years.
After receiving her bachelor’s degree, she began her coaching career at Weslaco as a JV coach for four years and was interim head coach at La Joya for two months before moving to Los Fresnos. In 27 seasons, Edquist amassed a record of 528 wins against 344 losses (.606), with seven district championships. The Lady Falcons advanced to the regional tournament in 1999-2000, reached the regional quarterfinals three other times, and have four bi-district championships.
