Whether it was playing with her usual Firecrackers team in the 14U division or playing up a level at 16U, Katelyn Schwartz excelled this summer when called upon. At a Triple Crown tournament, she hit .529 in 17 at-bats in the 14U division, driving in six runs and leaving the ballpark once. The next week, playing up a level, she hit an even better .582 across 12 at-bats with five RBI and four extra-base hits. In the spring, Schwartz played for the Carolina Forest varsity squad and hit .397 while striking out just seven times all season. Schwartz’s discipline and power at the plate make her a threat no matter where she hits in a lineup.