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Here’s our “Recruiting Spotlight” for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026:

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RECRUITING SPOTLIGHT: KELSEY KURTZ

Sam Houston State-committed 2028 RHP Kelsey Kurtz recently talked to Line Drive Media about Impact Gold-Vaughn/Jazz, Katy High, Alliance Nationals, Sept. 1st and recruiting journey, college camps, Sam Houston State, Sam Houston State coaching staff, recruiting advice, health sciences, anatomy, “The Hunger Games,” Eminem, “Legally Blonde,” “Stranger Things” and tongue tricks.

RECRUITING SPOTLIGHT Q&A

Name: Kelsey Kurtz

Hometown: Katy, TX

High School: Katy High

Club Team: Impact Gold-Vaughn/Jazz 16U

Graduation Year: 2028

Height: 6-1

Position/s: RHP

Nickname: “Kels”

Social Media: @kelseykurtz09 on Twitter

Honors: 4.2 GPA

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: 56.2 IP, 12 ER and 45 Ks.