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Meet the Athlete: Mary Kate Tourangeau

By Adam Hinch 2 min read
Bay College freshman Mary Kate Tourangeau poses for a photo after the Norse defeated Kirtland Community College on Sept. 23, 2026 at Bay College. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

ESCANABA -- With the Ball College volleyball season in full swing we have another Meet the Athlete. The Norse sit at 8-5 on the season and have won eight of their last nine matches. Today we introduce freshmen setter Mary Kate Tourangeau.

Adam Hinch: So Mary Kate how exciting is it to be here at Bay College this season?

Mary Kate Tourangeau: It's really exciting. I'm happy to be after last season didn't go the way I wanted it to.

AH: What field are you studying in here at Bay?

MKT: I am looking to go into business.

AH: When did you start playing volleyball?

MKT: I started playing around sixth grade.

AH: What made the sport so appealing?

MKT: I like the energy and pace and comradery with teammates.

AH: What do you like to do away from volleyball?

MKT: I like to go for a nice drive or a walk.

AH: What is your favorite food?

MKT: Pizza.

AH: Does pineapple belong on pizza?

MKT: Absolutely.

AH: What is your favorite soft drink?

MKT: I like root beer?

AH: If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go?

MKT: I would love to go to Greece.

AH: What is your go to cookout food?

MKT: I like hot dogs.

AH: What area of business are you looking at?

MKT: I would like to get into real estate.

AH: What was the biggest reason to choose Bay College?

MKT: I get to be close to home and play a sport that I love.

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