What she did: Thomas pitched back-to-back no-hitters. She struck out 15 in a 5-0 win over McKinney North and had 10 strikeouts in a 13-0, five-inning victory against Richardson Pearce. Thomas also hit a grand slam against McKinney North and was 2-for-4 against Pearce.
Who is she? A sophomore pitcher and third baseman.
The stats: Thomas is 15-14 with a 2.15 ERA and 147 strikeouts in 1331/3 innings. She is hitting .434 with 12 doubles, four home runs and 32 RBIs. McKinney (16-14, 8-4) is in fourth place in District 10-4A and already has clinched a playoff berth.
She said it: "We've been throwing riseballs more often, because I've actually gotten the spin down this year. That's been a new pitch we've thrown a lot this year.''
Coach said it: "She's just hitting her spots so well. She's been working on it all year.'' – Jeremy Greenway
Did you know? Thomas is the sister of former McKinney softball standout Ashley Thomas, who now plays for Georgia Tech. … Away from the field, Thomas likes country music and is enjoying reading the book, The Hunger Games. … She is thinking about trying to become a teacher and softball coach.
Honorable mention
Player ; School ; Cl. ; NotableChaley Brickey ; Haltom ; Sr. ; Home run beat area-ranked and 6-5A leader RichlandChristy Lisenby; Flower Mound ; Jr. ; 2 hits, HR, 2 RBIs in win vs. state No. 1 Plano EastTaylor Maliska ; Ennis ; So. ; 1-hit shutout vs. area-ranked Mesquite PoteetAriel Ortiz ; Waxahachie ; So. ; 4-for-4, 2 home runs, 7 RBIs vs. West MesquiteCanyon Samuel ; Mansfield Legacy ; Sr. ; 5-for-7, double, home run, 5 RBIs in 2 wins