Tucson High School Class of 2027 right-handed pitcher Evannie Flores, a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, was a standout as part of Team USA’s U16 team in the recent Triple Crown Sports International Challenge at Denver.
Flores, who attended Pueblo High as a freshman, is a member of the prestigious Rogue FC Camacho softball club team that was previously known as Batbusters Camacho & Oro Valley Suncats Camacho/Judge (OVSC).
Ray Camacho, a former Arizona assistant and longtime local coach, is the head coach of the nationally recognized club team.
In the International Challenge at Denver, Flores helped lead the USA U16 team to a 5-0 record by winning twice and recording a save in her three appearances.
Flores struck out seven and did not issue a walk in her five innings of work. She allowed only seven hits and three earned runs.
She was the winning pitcher in the championship game, a 10-7 victory over Team Polynesia (a four-time defending champion). She had a strikeout and no walks while allowing a run in her two innings of work.
Team USA earned its first championship since the tournament’s inception in 2021.
Flores has played for All-Native American teams in the past. Her team, SouthWest, won the 2024 Diamondbacks Inter-tribal championship. She was an all-tournament selection in 2023 and received the Native American Warrior Award in 2024 for academics.
“I’ve learned how to lead by example and adapt to situations,” Flores mentioned in an interview with Prep Softball. “I’ve also learned to trust my teammates and the importance of communication.”
Walden Grove Class of 2028 standout outfielder and pitcher Maya Vivas, also a member of the Rogue FC Camacho softball club team, played for Team South America during the Triple Crown International Challenge.
Recommended for you
