Local softball standouts Ranieri and Caldera sign to Pima

The Pima Community College softball program received two more commitments for the 2017-18 season on Friday.

Alexis Ranieri (Ironwood Ridge HS) and Vanezza Caldera (Tucson HS) signed their letters of intent to play for the Aztecs.

Ranieri, a pitcher, transferred from West Texas A&M. She won two state championships with the Nighthawks. Her senior year in 2016, she threw 73.1 innings going 13-1 with a 1.62 ERA and 64 strikeouts.

Caldera, an outfielder, played in all 35 games for the Badgers this season. She batted .359 with 42 hits, five home runs and 33 RBIs.