What he did: In the game against Matoaca for first place in the Central District, Carter belted a home run and drove in two runs in the Knights' 8-7 victory. He went 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI in a 10-5 victory over Dinwiddie. Carter scored four runs in the two games.
Age: 17
Three words your friends would use to describe you: "Emotional, fiery, loud."
Strengths: "Leadership; I'm more defensive than offensive."
I'm working to improve: "Trying to stay back on my swing and become more comfortable at the plate."
Toughest opponent other than yourself: "My dad. He's just as hard on me as I am on myself."
Favorite food: "I like it all."
Favorite ice cream: Vanilla
Possession you can't do without: "My family."
Best sports memory: "I hit a walk off home run [against Dinwiddie] as a freshman."
What's on your iPod: "A lot of old stuff, Eminem and 50 Cent."
One thing about you most people don't know: "How good a student I am."
If you had one wish: "Win the region."
Sports person you admire the most: Derek Jeter -- Arthur Utley
Players are selected by The Times-Dispatch based on performance, strength of opponents and magnitude of games for the period April 28-May 3.