School: Plano West

Christina Roosmalen

What she did: Roosmalen was 5-for-5 with a double, a home run and 5 RBIs as Plano West (28-6) swept Mesquite Horn in a two-game series. She also received the ultimate show of respect with four intentional walks. Plano West faces two-time defending state champion Garland (25-4-2) this week in the 5A Region II quarterfinals.

The stats: Roosmalen is hitting .463 with 11 doubles, three triples and four home runs. She has a .731 slugging percentage with 33 RBIs and 32 runs scored.

Who is she? She is a junior first baseman. Last season, she was named first team all-district in 9-5A.

She said it: "It was cool. No one has ever intentionally walked me like that before."

Coach said it: "She is one of the best hitters I ever had by far." – Mike Ledsome

Did you know? Roosmalen has orally committed to Southern Mississippi. ... She also plays for Texas Glory Gold. ... Ledsome said Roosmalen is close to breaking the school record for hits. ... She began playing when she was 10 after her basketball teammates formed a softball team. Her older sister, Nicole, also played softball. ... Favorite movie: Bring It On.