School: Plano West

What she did: Roosmalen went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and six RBIs in a 13-1 win over Allen. She finished a triple short of hitting for the cycle, and she scored two runs. The win kept Plano West (14-7, 2-0) tied for first place in District 8-5A.

Christina Roosmalen

The stats: Roosmalen is hitting .417 with a team-best three home runs. She is tied for the team lead in runs scored (16) and RBIs (16), and she has eight stolen bases.

Who is she? A senior first baseman.

She said it: "I like practicing a lot. Even though high school is almost done, then I have to go to college and that's going to be the top level, so I practice a lot more."

Coach said it: "She usually swings at good pitches, and she's walked a bunch this year as well, so she never tries to force it. She is a very offensive hitter instead of a defensive hitter. She usually seems to get the pitches she wants." – Mike Ledsome

Did you know? Roosmalen has signed to play softball for Southern Mississippi. ... She plays select softball for Texas Glory Gold. ... Roosmalen is a four-year starter for Plano West, and she was an all-state selection last year.