School: Waxahachie

Colton Cain

What he did: Threw a no-hitter and struck out 19 in an 8-0 win over Red Oak on Friday. At the plate, he had a double and home run and drove in three runs.

The stats: Cain is 8-0 with 89 strikeouts. He is hitting .480 with 5 homers and 20 RBIs.

Who is he: A 6-3, 225 pound junior left-handed pitcher/first baseman

He said it: "My fastball was working well, I got in a rhythm and everything just came together. It was just a good feeling to get in a groove like that."

Coach said it: "He's just such a humble kid. He's one of the better players in the district and the state." – assistant coach Chris Cameron

Did you know? Cain is a member of the USA 16 and Under National Team and competed with the team in Venezuela last summer. ... He has been on the varsity baseball team since his freshman season and was a starting linebacker on Waxahachie's football team as a sophomore, but has decided to concentrate on baseball. ... His favorite food in pasta. ... His favorite move is Tombstone. ...The best vacation he's taken was a trip to Florida for a baseball tournament. ... His favorite subject is math.