Flagstaff softball’s strong senior class from this past season will represent the Eagles far and wide at the next level. Ryleigh Alex is one of three graduates from last year’s historic team set to play softball in college.
Alex signed to continue her career at Lassen College, a community college in Susanville, California, in the northeastern part of the state. It’s about a 12-hour drive from Flagstaff to the upper region of the Golden State, but Alex said she is excited for the new challenge that awaits.
Flagstaff High School senior Ryleigh Alex, right, listens to her coaches speak while sitting next to mom Desiree David on May 21 before signing a letter of intent to play softball at Lassen College during a ceremony at Flagstaff High School.
Flagstaff Eagles head softball coach Tommy Hernandez, right, talks about Ryleigh Alex, third from left, before Alex signs a letter of intent to play softball at Lassen College on May 21 during a ceremony at Flagstaff High School.
Flagstaff’s Ryleigh Alex (11) makes an out at first base during a crosstown rivalry game against Coconino on April 22 at Coconino High School.
Flagstaff High School senior Ryleigh Alex, second from right, poses with her sister, Tatum Alex, far left, mom Desiree David and dad Landrey Alex on May 21 before signing a letter of intent to play softball at Lassen College during a ceremony at Flagstaff High School.
Gallery: FHS senior Ryleigh Alex signing
Ryleigh Alex Signing
May 25, 2026
Flagstaff High School senior Ryleigh Alex signs a letter of intent to play softball at Lassen College on May 21 while sitting between her parents Desiree David and Landrey Alex during a ceremony at Flagstaff High School.
Ryleigh Alex Signing
May 25, 2026
Flagstaff Eagles head softball coach Tommy Hernandez, right, talks about Ryleigh Alex, third from left, before Alex signs a letter of intent to play softball at Lassen College on May 21 during a ceremony at Flagstaff High School.
Ryleigh Alex Signing
May 25, 2026
Flagstaff High School senior Ryleigh Alex, right, listens to her coaches speak while sitting next to mom Desiree David on May 21 before signing a letter of intent to play softball at Lassen College during a ceremony at Flagstaff High School.
Ryleigh Alex Signing
May 25, 2026
Flagstaff High School senior Ryleigh Alex speaks before signing a letter of intent to play softball at Lassen College on May 21 during a ceremony at Flagstaff High School.
Ryleigh Alex Signing
May 25, 2026
Flagstaff High School senior Ryleigh Alex, second from right, poses with her sister, Tatum Alex, far left, mom Desiree David and dad Landrey Alex on May 21 before signing a letter of intent to play softball at Lassen College during a ceremony at Flagstaff High School.
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