Freshman Mari Acosta (Sahuarita HS) scored two goals and fellow freshman Caitlyn Maher (Catalina Foothills HS) added a goal as the No. 9 ranked Aztecs women's soccer team earned their seventh shutout win of the season after beating Cochise College 3-0. The Aztecs sealed the No. 2 seed at next week's NJCAA Region I, Division II Tournament. Photos by Stephanie Van Latum
Posted: Oct 19, 2021
The Pima Community College women's soccer team (12-3, 7-2 in ACCAC) picked up its seventh shutout victory of the season on Tuesday after beating Cochise College (7-6-2, 3-4-2).
- The No. 9 ranked Aztecs downed the Apaches 3-0 at the West Campus Aztec Soccer Field. The Aztecs have secured the No. 2 seed for next week's NJCAA Region I, Division II Tournament.
- Freshman Mari Acosta (Sahuarita HS) scored two goals for the Aztecs. She netted her first one in the 23rd minute off a cross-pass assist from sophomore Alyssa Kopach (Ironwood Ridge HS). She scored the final insurance goal in the 80th minute with an assist from sophomore Seti Valencia (Sunnyside HS).
- Freshman Caitlyn Maher (Catalina Foothills HS) made it 2-0 after she dribbled from the midfield to the box and scored on a shot in the 65th minute.
- The Aztecs finished with six shots on goal. Sophomore Angelina Amparano (Salpointe Catholic HS) closed out the game with eight saves.
- The Aztecs finish off the regular season on Saturday against Arizona Western College at the West Campus Aztec field. Game time is set for 4:30 p.m.
Pima goals: Mari Acosta (Alyssa Kopach) 23rd minute; Caitlyn Maher 65th minute; Acosta (Seti Valencia) 80th minute.