Allissa Flores signed with Huntington University Friday. Pictured, in front from left, are Zulema Flores, Allissa Flores and John Flores. In the back, Huntington coach Doug Gower and former Wawasee softball coach Jared Knipper. (Photo by Nick Goralczyk)

HUNTINGTON — One local athlete made a big decision regarding her future Friday afternoon.

Wawasee graduate Allissa Flores signed to continue her softball career with Huntington University in a special signing on campus. The Foresters are a member of the Crossroads League, an NAIA school and also compete in the NCCAA.

“Huntington gives me a great opportunity,” Flores remarked. “It’s a great opportunity to start this next chapter of my life. This is a great community. I really think Huntington satisfies what I need academically as well as in athletics.”

Flores was a standout player for the Lady Warriors during her prep career. She was a four-year varsity starter and led the Northern Lakes Conference in home runs the past two seasons. She posted a .418 batting average in 2016 and was named All-NLC. During her junior campaign she was tabbed as Honorable Mention All-NLC. Flores also graduated with a 3.0 GPA.