Kate Rogerson
She comes to ABC11 after spending two years in Eugene, Oregon, as a Sports Anchor/Reporter at KEZI 9 News. Kate primarily covered the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers, along with the Portland Trail Blazers and global track events that took place at Hayward Field. She also produced and hosted Friday night high school football/basketball shows. Kate traveled up and down the West Coast during the Pac-12 football season. She even followed the Beavers' historic journey to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.
Prior to Oregon, Kate served as a production assistant at ESPN's headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, where she created content for SportsCenter.
Kate is a proud graduate of the University of Rhode Island. She completed internships at WLNE in Providence and WFXT in Boston. Kate got to cover the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park, the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs and regularly attend New England Patriots games and practices.
Kate spent her senior year of college as a reporter for GoRhody.com. She covered all 16 of URI's Division 1 athletic programs. In 2019, she traveled to Brooklyn, New York, to report on URI basketball playing at the Atlantic 10 Tournament.
Kate was born and raised outside of Boston. She is stoked to be back on the east coast!
When she's not at work, you can find Kate enjoying the outdoors, shopping at Target, listening to country music, trying new restaurants or talking on the phone with her dad about Celtic's basketball.
If you have a story idea or want to connect with Kate, email her or send her a message on social media!
Kate's Stories
Wilson Warbirds win big at inaugural game inside new ballpark
On Tuesday, 5,000 fans were a part of history when the Wilson Warbirds beat the Hill City Howlers 7-5 in their first game at Wilson Ballpark.
Professional women's softball coming to Durham in June
The Carolina Blaze will become North Carolina's latest professional women's sports team beginning this June.
Chapel Hill golfer takes unlikely path to US Ryder Cup team
Ben Griffin almost gave up his dreams of playing pro golf. Now, the former UNC golfer will represent the US at the Ryder Cup.
UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks out on team expectations
On Tuesday, UNC men's basketball head coach Hubert Davis met with the media for the first time since the Tar Heels' NCAA tournament exit.
On a bittersweet note, Mudcats play final game in Zebulon
After the final out, all the fans were invited on the field at Five County Stadium one last time for photos, hugs, and memories.
NBA star Trey Murphy III holds annual youth skills clinic in Durham
Trey Murphy III, a New Orleans Pelicans player, held his annual basketball skills development clinic at Campus Hill Park in Durham.
CIAA holds football clinic for Durham middle-school athletes
Durham is the new host city of the CIAA football championship.
Duke's baseball's new coach Corey Muscara excited to build 'top' program
Corey Muscara said the timing always felt off for taking a head coaching position until Duke University came calling.
New book 'The Magnificent Seven' dives into rich history of college basketball 'blue bloods'
WUNC radio voice Jeff Tiberii spent two years writing, researching, and conducting interviews.
Facebook group Ladies of the Hurricanes come together to cheer on team in Stanley Cup playoffs
"It's just ladies that love hockey."