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The Aztecs softball team recognized their four sophomores after Pima closed out the regular season by sweeping Glendale Community College 14-6 and 9-1 in two run-rule victories. The Aztecs closed the regular season at 21-23 overall and in ACCAC conference play. (Left to Right): Desiree Martinez (Canyon del Oro HS), Kayla Gonzales (Salpointe Catholic HS), Kelli Samorano (Tucson Magnet HS) and Faith Orton (Amphitheater HS).

The Pima Community College softball team (21-23, 21-23 in ACCAC) closed out the regular season on Saturday with a sweep of Glendale Community College. Read more»

Freshmen Alejandra Castro, Stephanie Tapia (Cibola HS) and Mia Casadei (Tanque Verde HS) combined to go 18 for 24 (.750) with seven home runs, 21 RBIs and 16 runs scored as Aztecs softball swept Paradise Valley Community College on Tuesday in Phoenix. The Aztecs are 19-23 on the season.

The Pima Community College softball team (19-23, 19-23 in ACCAC) closed out its road schedule for the regular season on Tuesday with seven home runs and 32 runs scored at Paradise Valley Community College (6-36, 6-36). Read more»

Freshman Mia Casadei (Tanque Verde HS) finished the day going 2 for 5 with two RBIs and a run scored but the Aztecs softball team fell at South Mountain Community College 14-10 and 9-1. The Aztecs are 17-23 overall and in ACCAC conference play. The Aztecs clinched the No. 4 seed in the NJCAA Region I, Division I Tournament being held on May 13-14 in Prescott. Pima has four regular season games remaining.

The Pima Community College softball team (17-23, 17-23 in ACCAC) struggled to contain South Mountain Community College (32-22, 23-19) on Saturday in Phoenix. Read more»

Freshman Kalynn Worthy (Verrado HS) went 7 for 9 with nine RBIs and three runs scored as the Aztecs softball team defeated Chandler-Gilbert Community College 8-2 and 20-7 on Saturday in Chandler. The Aztecs have won eight of their last 10 and are now 17-19 overall and in ACCAC conference play.

The Pima Community College softball team (17-19, 17-19 in ACCAC picked up two crucial victories on the road on Saturday as it earned an ACCAC sweep at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (18-24, 17-23). The Aztecs have won eight of their last 10 games. Read more»

Aztecs softball picked up two crucial wins beating Arizona Western College 9-1 and 9-4 in ACCAC Division I action. Sophomore Faith Orton (Amphitheater HS) picked up two wins on the mound (13-7) 13 innings giving up three earned runs. Freshman Alejandra Castro went 4 for 6 with three RBIs and two runs.

The Pima Community College softball team (15-19, 15-19 in ACCAC) earned two wins crucial on Saturday returning to the West Campus Aztec Softball Field after four straight doubleheaders on the road. Read more»

Freshman Shannon Vivoda hit two home runs and finished the day with eight RB Is and five runs scored as the Aztecs softball team earned their second straight sweep beating Mesa Community College 20-3 and 12-11. The Aztecs are now 13-17 overall and in ACCAC conference play.

The Pima Community College softball team’s (13-17, 13-17 in ACCAC) offensive power was on full display on Saturday as it scored two victories at Mesa Community College (7-25, 7-25). Read more»

Freshman Elise Muñoz (Salpointe Catholic HS) finished 8 for 9 with four doubles, two runs, and two stolen bases while sophomore Faith Orton picked up two wins on the day after pitching 11 innings as the Aztecs softball team snapped their 5-game losing streak and swept Scottsdale Community College. The Aztecs improved to 11-17 overall and in ACCAC conference play.

The Pima Community College softball team (11-17, 11-17 in ACCAC) snapped its five-game skid with an ACCAC doubleheader sweep on Tuesday at Scottsdale Community College (5-25, 5-25). Read more»

Freshman Kelli Samorano (Tucson Magnet HS) fell a triple short of the cycle as she went 4 for 5 with three RBIs and two runs scored in the first game but the Aztecs softball team dropped their doubleheader against No. 2 ranked Yavapai College. The Aztecs are now 9-15 overall and in ACCAC conference play.

The Pima Community College softball team (9-15, 9-15 in ACCAC) played a competitive first game but dropped a ACCAC conference doubleheader against No. 2 ranked Yavapai College (31-2, 23-1). Read more»

Freshman Shannon Vivoda hit two home runs with four RBIs as the Aztecs softball team split at Glendale Community College winning 10-3 but falling 15-6 in the second game. The Aztecs are now 9-13 overall and in ACCAC conference play.

The Pima Community College softball team (9-13, 9-13 in ACCAC) took to the road on Tuesday for an ACCAC doubleheader at Glendale Community College (10-16, 8-14). Read more»

Aztecs softball freshmen Elise Muñoz (Salpointe Catholic HS) and Stephanie Tapia (Cibola HS) came through in the clutch for the Aztecs to secure the sweep over Paradise Valley Community College snapping their 4-game skid. Muñoz hit a walk-off RBI single in the second game and Tapia sparked the rally with a 3-run home run in the 6th inning. The Aztecs are 8-12 overall and in ACCAC conference play.

The Pima Community College softball team (8-12, 8-12 in ACCAC) snapped its four-game skid on Saturday as it hosted an ACCAC doubleheader against Paradise Valley Community College (1-19, 1-19). Read more»

Freshman infielder Analisa Gomez (University HS) was named the Chapman Automotive Aztecs Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of March 7-13. She batted .500 last week and has maintained a 4.0 GPA since Fall 2021. She has also done community service events for the Human Society, Love of Reading and clothing donation drives.

Pima Community College softball player Analisa Gomez (University HS) was selected as the Aztec Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of March 7-13. Read more»

Freshman Analisa Gomez (University HS) finished the day 3 for 6 with an RBI, two runs scored, two walks and a double but the Aztecs softball team fell to South Mountain Community College in an ACCAC doubleheader. The Aztecs are 6-12 overall and in ACCAC conference play.

The Pima Community College softball team (6-12, 6-12 in ACCAC) fell in its ACCAC doubleheader on Tuesday against South Mountain Community College (18-12, 11-9). Read more»