Cohen Bettencourt
For Cohen Bettencourt, baseball isn’t just a sport—it’s a way of life. The Charlotte Christian graduate has spent more than a decade behind the plate, earning accolades, championships and a reputation for leadership that extends far beyond the diamond.
Cohen has been the starting catcher for Charlotte Christian’s varsity baseball team since his freshman year, helping lead the team to a state championship in 2022 and multiple conference titles in 2022, 2024 and 2025. As a senior, he capped off his high school career with a walk-off hit against a future MLB draft pick—one of his proudest moments—and served as team captain, helping shape the culture of the program for future players.
His list of honors is as impressive as his work ethic: two-time First Team All-Conference selection, 2025 National High School Strength Coaches Association All-American and 2025 Charlotte Hot Stove “Catcher of the Year,” to name a few. He also played for the South Charlotte Panthers, a nationally ranked travel team, for three years (six seasons), gaining national exposure and experience that helped prepare him for the next level.
“Baseball is a game of failure and teaches players how to be resilient,” Cohen says. That mindset has helped him thrive in high-pressure moments and stay focused on constant improvement.
His leadership has not gone unnoticed by his coaches. “I have had the opportunity to coach Cohen for the last four years, and as impressive as he’s been on the baseball field, he has been even more impressive passing down the standards and culture we take pride in as a program and leading as a team captain,” said Reid Fronk, head coach of Charlotte Christian varsity baseball. “He will be extremely missed, but we are excited for him to take the next step in his personal and baseball journey.”
Off the field, Cohen enjoys fishing, golf, grilling and traveling with his family (dad Griffin, mom
Jaime and younger brother Hudson). He’s also a strong student—recipient of High Point University’s Presidential Scholarship and the Entrepreneurship Fellowship. This fall, he’ll head to High Point to study entrepreneurship and continue his baseball career at the collegiate level.
His advice for younger athletes? “Whether it’s in the classroom or on the athletic field, there is always someone out there working harder than you. If you want an exceptional result, you have to show up and put in exceptional work.”
Well said—and well earned. Congratulations, Cohen!