There is correlation between the quality of a softball player and their success in HS, but not causation when it comes to success in college (if that’s her goal).

There are plenty of examples in our area of players who didn’t play much, or didn’t get conference recognition, until late in HS - sometimes senior year.

And there are plenty of examples of stud HS players who don’t play high level club or don’t go on to college.

Tell the kid to keep their chin up, and if they love the sport HS is only one part of the experience.