Is Ali Evans already the best high school softball player in Washington?

Sophomore from Richland High School has large troop of NCAA D1 coaches tracking her every move - and strikeouts in the circle

Sophomore Ali Evans is quickly rising as not only a top softball recruit in Washington, but arguably the state’s most productive two-way player for Richland High School. (Mark Ingham / Courtesy)

Quietly, when pundits of Washington high school softball start talking about how this weekend’s WIAA Class 4A championships will shake out, they ultimately point to an ascending X-factor.

Sure, the bracket is loaded with NCAA Division I-bound upperclassmen, but the mere mention of her name triggers unabated gushing and a shake of the head.

A storm is coming - and her name is Ali Evans.