Yaretzy Evidarte Named 2026 First Team Elite All-American Rush/Linebacker
Norte Vista High School (California) | Rush/Linebacker | Class of 2026
The best linebackers don't simply make tackles.
They become the center of everything a defense does.
Yaretzy Evidarte built one of the nation's most remarkable defensive careers through relentless effort, exceptional instincts, and extraordinary production. Her ability to consistently find the football, create turnovers, and lead one of California's top defenses earned her selection as a 2026 First Team Elite All-American Rush/Linebacker.
Every great defense needs a player offenses cannot ignore.
For Norte Vista, that player was Yaretzy Evidarte.
Why Elite All-American Selected Her
Rush/Linebackers must do everything.
Pressure quarterbacks.
Stop the run.
Cover receivers.
Lead the defense.
Yaretzy Evidarte consistently excelled in every responsibility.
Her instincts, physicality, and relentless pursuit allowed her to dominate games while establishing herself as one of the nation's premier defensive playmakers.
Those qualities made her an easy First Team Elite All-American selection.
Historic Defensive Production
Very few defenders in high school flag football produce at Evidarte's level.
During her outstanding season she recorded:
- 427 solo flag pulls
- 468 total flag pulls
- 24.0 flag pulls per game
- 11 interceptions
Those numbers reflect remarkable consistency.
More importantly, they demonstrate a player who was involved in nearly every defensive series and continually changed the course of games through relentless effort and elite football instincts.
A Defensive Leader
Statistics alone do not explain Evidarte's value.
Her leadership, communication, and physical style of play helped establish the identity of Norte Vista's defense.
Whether attacking downhill, pursuing plays from sideline to sideline, or creating turnovers, she consistently elevated everyone around her.
Championship defenses are built around players who refuse to take plays off.
Evidarte embodied that mentality.
National Recognition
Evidarte's remarkable production earned recognition far beyond California.
Her accomplishments include:
- MaxPreps All-American
- California All-State Flag Football Team
Those honors reflect the respect she earned throughout the sport and recognize one of the nation's premier defensive players.
Elite All-American Evaluation
Yaretzy Evidarte possesses every quality coaches seek in an elite Rush/Linebacker.
She diagnoses plays quickly, attacks the football aggressively, and consistently finishes with outstanding technique.
Her ability to combine physical play with exceptional football intelligence allows her to impact every phase of the game.
Perhaps most impressive is her consistency.
Week after week, game after game, Evidarte remained one of the most productive defensive players in the country.
Those qualities made her one of the defining Rush/Linebacker selections of the inaugural Elite All-American class.
Future Outlook
As women's collegiate flag football continues its rapid expansion, programs will place tremendous value on defenders capable of impacting every possession.
Yaretzy Evidarte has already demonstrated the production, leadership, instincts, and toughness required to excel at the highest levels.
Elite All-American believes her relentless approach to the game will continue creating opportunities throughout her football career.
Elite All-American recognizes the nation's premier high school football and girls flag football athletes through a comprehensive evaluation process that values production, athletic ability, football IQ, leadership, competitiveness, academic excellence, and long-term potential.
