We continue our look at the top 100 players in the 2014 class… we’re spotlighting 10 each day for the next two weeks in the countdown from 100 to No. 1. The seniors were chosen based on input and feedback from college and club coaches. Criteria for choosing and ranking the players including performances at the club and high school levels and projecting how they will play at the collegiate level.

Today we feature players No. 70 to 61 with standout players from Arizona, California, Iowa, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington…

Check out more of 2014's HOT 100: 100-91, 90-81, 80-71

	#70... Breanna Macha (P/1B, Firecrackers-Arizona)--Arizona State Breanna led her Mesa high school team to not only the Arizona state championship, but the No. 1 national ranking in the StudentSportsSoftball.com FAB 50 in 2013. She has been the winning pitcher in her team's last three state championship game victories and is a big game power pitcher who outworks everybody to succeed. She elevates to another level when the lights are brightest--no wonder, then, that she's been a two-time All-Arizona honoree.
	#69... Allison Davis (P, Gold Coast Hurricanes)--Virginia Allison is a two-way standout, a talented pitcher who can play left field and swing the bat, hitting in the 4, 5 or 6 spot in the line-up. The Virginia senior plays for the Florida-based Hurricanes and is one of the most versatile players on the East Coast. She was nicknamed "The Chosen One" in high school after a dominating freshman year and has continued to improve, helping lead her team to the Northern Regional title game.
	#68... Lauren Lindvall (3B/SS, So Cal Choppers)--Oregon Lauren was recruited by Oregon as a shortstop because of her defense--her release is ultra quick and few have an arm like her. She's become an excellent hitter and is solid in all areas of the game. She also has off-the-charts intangibles including leadership qualities and the ability to motivate her teammates. She's a team captain for the Choppers and will follow her two older sisters, Devon (UCLA) and Janelle (Oregon), to the Pac-12.
	#67... Trysten Melhart (OF, Washington Ladyhawks)--Washington Trysten has outstanding speed and covers a lot of ground in centerfield. She's only committed one error the last two years for her Washington high school team and showed off her all-around game by hitting .661 with a 1.030 slugging percentage while knocking in 23 runs as a junior. She also draws raves from her coaches for being a positive, motivating personality in the dugout.
	#66... Anna Marie Gatti (P, Beverly Bandits)--Syracuse Anna Marie lives in Pennsylvania and this will be her first year with the Bandits after pitching for the Jersey Inferno last year. A power pitcher with great placement on her fastball, her out pitch is a wicked change-up. She's also smooth at the plate and could be used on offense at the next level. In the circle, she's focused and determined and, as shown by her willingness to drive eight hours to practice with the Bandits, is willing to do what it takes to be the best.
	#65... Cassidy Clough (MIF, OC Batbusters-Fox)--Ohio State Cassidy is the prototype clutch middle infielder who plays solid defense, has speed and hits for a high average. In the PGF 16U Nationals she hit .455 with six RBI and seven steals in seven bracket play games and helped her OC Batbusters - Martinson/Myers team reach the championship game. While softball is her meal ticket, she's also an outstanding volleyball and soccer player at the high school level as well.
	#64... Kelly Burdick (OF/IF, NW Bullets Gold)--Washington Kelly is a lefty slapper with great speed who can drop the bunt down or slap the ball equally well to all fields. She wrecks havoc on the base paths and can manufacture runs by herself. An outstanding athlete, she can play anywhere up the middle on defense with her quick hands and excellent first step quickness. As a junior, the Oregon athlete hit .560 with a .600 on-base percentage and 21 steals.
	#63... Paige Lowary (P, Iowa Slammers - Red)--Missouri Paige is the rare player who plays little, if any, travel ball in part because Iowa high school softball runs through the summer. She is a two-time Gatorade Iowa State Player of the Year and led her high school team to a 38-5 mark this year and the 4A state title with a no-hitter pitched in the semifinals. She was clocked during the playoffs in the mid-to-high 60's. She has incredible natural abilities and the potential to be one of the best college pitchers in the country. Photo: SportsSpotlight.com
	#62... Brooke Marquez (MIF, So Cal Athletics)--Northwestern Brooke isn't the biggest player physically on the field, but she might be the biggest competitor. She is energetic and determined and has a great knowledge of the game. The Southern California senior is clutch, too, as shown by her hitting the eventual game-winning home run in the A's 3-2 win in the PGF 18U Premier National Championship. Brooke is a natural leader and will run through a wall if that will help her team.
	#61... Katie Beriont (P, NJ Nightmare)--Notre Dame Katie is a 6-foot power pitcher who has gotten stronger each season. She has a high softball IQ and a strong drive to be the best. Last summer she battled the Team Mizuno-Stith team at the Team NJ Classic and impressed in a one run semifinal loss. She'll also help her high school team shoot for its third state title in four years. This year, she went 26-2 with a 0.62 ERA with 229 strikeouts and 29 walks to earn 1st team All-State honors.