Clarkston sophomore Katie Smith earned all-state honorable mention by the Michigan Softball Coaches Association.
‘It’s an honor,? Smith said. ‘I started out playing my freshman year and learned a lot from coach (Don) Peters. I developed this year and was able to show my skills. I thought it was really cool they were able to look at me and see how much I developed and name me all-state.?
Smith learned to bat left-handed last year and hit .442 batting exclusively left-handed this season. Peters said Smith is a great hitter.
? She hits against all the teams,? Peters said. ‘She hits against good pitching, average pitching and in-between pitching. Because of the speed difference, some girls are good against the slower pitchers or the faster pitchers, but their not good at both. She hits against both.?
Smith said she is really looking forward to next season and hopes to be even more successful.
‘I hope to have another good season and maybe even make the all-state team,? Smith said.