2026 Pima Aztecs Baseball News

Seven Aztec Baseball players were selected to the All-ACCAC and All-Region teams while freshman Cooper Kruk and sophomores Leon Cereceres and Ramon Martinez were named to the ACCAC Division II Gold Glove Team. (Left to Right): Cooper Kruk, Adriel Figueroa-Brito, Mike Jones, Jesse Neretlis, Jackson Glueck, Leon Cereceres, Damian Lorta and Ramon Martinez. Photos by Stephanie van Latum and Danielle Main.
Seven Aztec Baseball players earn All-ACCAC/All-Region; Kruk, Cereceres and Martinez named Gold Glovers

April 30, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team was well represented as the ACCAC released its All-Conference and All-Region teams.

The Pima Community College Baseball team closed out the 2026 season with a 10-7 win at No. 10 ranked South Mountain Community College but the Aztecs will fall short of reaching the Region I, Division II Playoffs after Glendale Community College's win at Phoenix College. The Aztecs fell a game short of reaching the playoffs and close the season at 28-25 overall and 20-20 in ACCAC conference play. The Aztecs won three straight and six of their last eight games to end the season. Photo by Stephanie van Latum
Aztecs Baseball upsets No. 10 South Mountain CC to close 2026 season

April 25, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team closed out the 2026 season on Saturday at South Mountain Community College (39-15, 30-9).

Freshman Aciel Guillen (Salpointe Catholic HS) helped get the rally started as he finished 1-for-2 with three RBIs and a run while freshman Jesse Neretlis pitched four innings of no-hit ball with six strikeouts as he picked up the win in Pima's 12-8 victory over Glendale Community College. The Aztecs close out the regular season on Saturday at South Mountain Community College at 12:00 p.m. Photos by Gilbert Alcaraz
Aztecs Baseball rallies to beat Glendale CC

April 22, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (27-25, 19-20 in ACCAC) picked up a big win in its final regular season home game on Wednesday at the West Campus Aztec Field.

Sophomore Mike Jones (Canyon del Oro HS) hit a grand slam as part of Pima's 13 run 2nd inning while freshman Braxton Bjur pitched all five innings, giving up one earned run with six strikeouts as the Aztecs Baseball team beat Phoenix college 13-1 in five innings. The Aztecs are 26-25 overall and 18-20 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Gilbert Alcaraz
Jones and Glueck homer as Baseball scores 13 runs in the 2nd inning to run rule Phoenix College

April 21, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (26-25, 18-20 in ACCAC) showcased an offensive clinic on Tuesday in its game against Phoenix College (18-30, 14-23).

Freshman Hayden Green (Sabino HS) was a bright spot for the Aztecs as he pitched five shutout innings, giving up two hits with five strikeouts and three walks but the Pima Baseball team fell at Scottsdale Community College 2-1. The Aztecs are 25-25 overall and 17-20 in ACCAC conference play. They play Phoenix College at Aztec Field on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Photo by Gilbert Alcaraz
Aztecs Baseball falls at Scottsdale CC

April 18, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (25-25, 17-20 in ACCAC) dropped a tough one on the road at Scottsdale Community College (29-22, 21-16) on Saturday in an ACCAC conference game.

Freshman Damian Lorta (Desert view HS) finished the game going 4-for-5 with five RBIs, four runs scored and three doubles while sophomore Matt MacDonald went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs scored as the Aztecs Baseball team rallied to beat GateWay Community College 12-10. It was Pima's third win in the last four games as they improved to 25-24 overall and 17-19 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Gilbert Alcaraz
Damian Lorta goes 4-5 with five RBIs, four runs and three doubles as Pima Baseball rallies to beat GateWay CC

April 17, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (25-24, 17-19 in ACCAC) played an ACCAC conference game on the road against GateWay Community College (24-26, 16-19) on Friday at the Gene Autry Park in Mesa.

Sophomore infielder Jackson Glueck was named ACCAC Division II Player of the Week after he batting .600 (6-for-10) with six RBIs, five runs scored and four walks during the week of Apr. 5-11. Photos by Stephanie van Latum and Gilbert Alcaraz
Jackson Glueck's .600 batting average and six RBIs earns ACCAC Player of the Week honor

April 16, 2026

Pima Community College baseball player Jackson Glueck (Staley HS, MO) was a bright spot for the Aztecs during the week of April 5-11, and he was rewarded for his efforts.

Freshman Cooper Kruk (Catalina Foothills HS) and sophomore Matt MacDonald combined to go 5-for-8 with five RBIs and five runs scored as the Aztecs Baseball bounced back with a 16-6 win in seven innings at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. The Aztecs are 24-24 overall and 16-19 in ACCAC conference play. They're back on the road on Friday against GateWay Community college in Mesa. Photos by Gilbert Alcaraz
Aztecs Baseball scores nine runs in the 7th inning to run rule Chandler-Gilbert CC

April 15, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (24-24, 16-19 in ACCAC) picked up a bounce back win on Wednesday as it traveled to Chandler-Gilbert Community College (26-25, 17-18) for an ACCAC conference game.

Sophomore Leon Cereceres was one of two Pima players with hits on the day as he finished 1-for-3 with a run scored but the Aztecs Baseball fell to Paradise Valley Community College 5-1. The Aztecs are now 23-24 overall and 15-19 in ACCAC conference play. They play at Chandler-Gilbert Community College on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. Photo by Gilbert Alcaraz
Aztecs Baseball manages two hits in loss to Paradise Valley CC

April 14, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (23-24, 15-19 in ACCAC) struggled on offense in its ACCAC conference game against Paradise Valley Community College (22-28, 14-20) on Tuesday at the West Campus Aztec Field.

Sophomore Mike Jones hit two home runs, which included a grand slam as he and freshman Adriel Figueroa-Brito each finished with five RBIs as the Aztecs Baseball team scored 16 unanswered runs to beat Mesa Community College 16-6 in six innings. The Aztecs are 23-23 overall and 15-18 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Gilbert Alcaraz
Jones and Figueroa-Brito each have five RBIs as Baseball scores 16 unanswered runs to beat Mesa CC

April 11, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (23-23, 15-18 in ACCAC) evened out its overall record on Saturday as it hosted Mesa Community College in an ACCAC conference single game.

Sophomore Jackson Glueck closed out the day going 4-for-8 with four RBIs and three runs scored but the Aztecs Baseball team fell to No. 5 South Mountain Community College 13-12 and 14-9. The Aztecs are now 22-23 overall and 14-18 in ACCAC conference play. Photo by Gilbert Alcaraz
Aztecs Baseball scores 21 runs but gets swept by No. 5 South Mountain CC

April 07, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (22-23, 14-18 in ACCAC) hosted an ACCAC conference doubleheader on Tuesday against South Mountain Community College (37-11, 28-4) at the West Campus Aztec Field.

Freshman Adriel Figueroa-Brito finished 4-7 with two RBIs and a run scored while sophomore Quintin Hennesy picked up the win in the second game after pitching six innings, giving up two runs (two earned) on five hits with four strikeouts and two walks as Aztecs Baseball split with Glendale CC falling 5-3 and winning 6-2. The Aztecs are 22-21 overall and 14-16 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Stephanie van Latum
Figueroa-Brito has four hits, Kruk and Glueck homer as Baseball splits with Glendale CC

March 31, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (22-21, 14-16 in ACCAC) was back in action at the West Campus Aztec Field on Tuesday against Glendale Community College (25-19, 14-14).

Freshman Adriel Figueroa-Brito finished the day 6-for-8 with two RBIs and two runs while sophomore Owen Wade finished 4-for-7 with two RBIs and two runs as the Aztecs Baseball team split at Phoenix College falling 8-7 and winning 11-0. The Aztecs are now 21-20 overall and 13-15 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Gilbert Alcaraz
Figueroa-Brito and Wade each have two RBIs and two runs as Baseball splits at Phoenix College

March 28, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (21-20, 13-15 in ACCAC) played an ACCAC conference doubleheader on the road at Phoenix College on Saturday.

Freshman Adriel Figueroa-Brito finished 3-for-7 with three RBIs and two runs scored while sophomore Quintin Hennesy picked up the win in relief as he pitched six innings, giving up two runs (two earned) on seven hits with nine strikeouts and two walks as the Aztecs Baseball team split with Scottsdale Community College. The Aztecs are now 20-19 overall and 12-14 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Gilbert Alcaraz
Figueroa-Brito has three RBIs and two runs, Hennesy picks up win in relief as Baseball splits with Scottsdale CC

March 24, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (20-19, 12-14 in ACCAC) got back to ACCAC conference play on Tuesday as it hosted a doubleheader with Scottsdale Community College (19-18, 13-13).

Sophomore Leon Cereceres closed out the day going 5-for-8 with two RBIs and a run scored but the Aztecs Baseball dropped two close games to GateWay Community College in an ACCAC conference doubleheader. The Aztecs are now 19-18 overall and 11-13 in ACCAC conference play. Photo by Gilbert Alcaraz
Leon Cereceres has five hits but Aztecs Baseball gets swept against GateWay CC

March 21, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (19-18, 11-11 in ACCAC) closed out a busy week of six games as it hosted GateWay Community College (16-18, 10-12) on Saturday at the West Campus Aztec Field.

Sophomore Jackson Glueck went 2-for-3 with four RBIs, a run and a home run while sophomore Quintin Hennesy pitched six innings, giving up two runs (none earned) on three hits with four strikeouts and three walks for his first win of the season in Pima's 10-5 win over No. 10 ranked Madison College. The Aztecs are 19-16 overall. They play GateWay Community College on Saturday at Aztec Field. Photos by Gilbert Alcaraz
Jackson Glueck drives in four runs as Baseball snaps four-game skid after beating No. 10 Madison College

March 20, 2026

The Pima Community College baseball team (19-16) picked up a non-conference win on Friday as it hosted Madison College (WI) in a single game at the West Campus Aztec Field.