2026 Pima Aztecs Softball News

Freshman Isabel Mendoza (Cienega HS) produced two of Pima's four hits on the day, going 2-for 2 with a walk but the No. 8 seeded Aztecs Softball team fell to No. 9 Des Moines Area Community College 6-0 in their first game at the NJCAA Division II World Series. The Aztecs will play No. 13 Northwest Mississippi Community College on Thursday in an elimination game at 9:00 a.m. (ET); 6:00 a.m. (MST). Photo by Stephanie van Latum

Aztecs Softball gets shut out by Des Moines Area CC to open NJCAA World Series

May 20, 2026

The Pima Community College softball team (47-9) opened play in the NJCAA Division II World Series on Wednesday at the Tyger River Park in Spartanburg, SC.

The Aztecs Softball team found out they will be the No. 8 seed for the NJCAA Division II World Series in Spartanburg, SC on May 19-24. They will play No. 9 Des Moines Area Community College on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. (ET); 8:00 a.m. Tucson time. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Aztecs Softball gets No. 8 seed for the NJCAA Division II World Series

May 12, 2026

The Pima Community College softball team is heading back to the NJCAA Division II World Series as the seeding announcements were released on the NJCAA Network.

The Pima Community College Softball Team secured its third consecutive Region I Championship (Division I 2024, Division II 2025, 2026) after beating South Mountain Community College 1-0 in the final game of the tournament. The Aztecs advance to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Spartanburg, SC on May 19-24. Photo by Raymond Suarez

3-PEAT: Aztecs Softball secures Region I/West District Championships

May 09, 2026

The Pima Community College softball team (47-8) is heading back to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament.

Freshman Isabel Mendoza (Cienega HS) hit a walk-off RBI single in the 9th inning as the No. 1 seeded Aztecs Softball team beat No. 2 South Mountain Community College 5-4 to advance to the Region I, Division II Championship Round. The Aztecs will play the Cougars on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. at the West Campus Aztec Field. Isabel Mendoza and Angelina Dehler/Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Isabel Mendoza's walk-off in the 9th sends Pima Softball to the Region I, Division II Championship Round

May 08, 2026

The Pima Community College softball team (46-7) had to play extra frames on Friday in the second day of the Region I, Division II Tournament on Friday at the West Campus Aztec Field.

Freshman Adriana Machado (Canyon del Oro HS) threw a complete game shutout, giving up nine hits with five strikeouts and three walks while sophomore Clarissa Figueroa (Mountain View HS) finished 1-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs as the No. 1 seeeded Aztecs Softball team opened the Region I, Division II Tournament with a 7-0 win over No. 4 Scottsdale Community College. The Aztecs will play No. 2 South Mountain Community College on Friday at 12:00 p.m. Photos by Gilbert Alcaraz

Figueroa and Lopez each with two RBIs, Machado tosses complete game shutout as Softball tops Scottsdale CC

May 07, 2026

The Pima Community College softball team (45-7) advanced in the Region I, Division II Tournament as it opened play on Thursday at the West Campus Aztec Field.

The Aztecs Softball team produced a record-breaking 11 representatives on the 2026 All-ACCAC conference teams. (Left to Right): Belen Camacho (Pitcher of the Year), sophomore Amerika Lopez-Bedoy (First Team), sophomore Jiselle Nunez (First Team), freshman Izabel Rodriguez (First Team), freshman Adriana Machado (Second Team), freshman Soleil Ponce (Second team), sophomore Julissa Lopez (Second Team), sophomore Clarissa Figueroa (Third Team), freshman Kayla Hendrix (Third Team) and Isabel Mendoza (Third Team). Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Belen Camacho named ACCAC Pitcher of the Year, Rebekah Quiroz selected Coach of the Year as Softball produces a program-record 11 reps on All-ACCAC Teams

May 05, 2026

The Pima Community College softball program produced a program-record of 11 representatives on the All-ACCAC Conference Teams.

Freshman Soleil Ponce (Sunnyside HS) finished the day 6-for-9 with four RBIs and two runs scored while fellow freshman Angelina Dehler (Empire HS) went 4-for-7 with five RBIs and a run scored as the No. 7 ranked Aztecs Softball team split at Phoenix College and captured the ACCAC Conference Championship. The Aztecs will host the Region I Tournament at the West Campus Aztec Field for the first time since 2010. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Aztecs Softball captures ACCAC Conference Championship after split at Phoenix College to close regular season

May 02, 2026

The Pima Community College softball team (44-7, 36-6 in ACCAC) closed out the regular season on Saturday at Phoenix College (37-11, 31-11).

Sophomores Jiselle Nunez (Tucson Magnet HS) and Belen Camacho (Pueblo HS) swept the ACCAC Division II Player of the Pitcher of the Week awards for the week of Apr. 19-25. Nunez hit .692 with five homers and 18 RBIs while Camacho pitched 12.1 innings, giving up one earned run with 20 strikeouts. Photos by Stephanie van Latum and Gilbert Alcaraz.

Jiselle Nunez and Belen Camacho's efforts secure ACCAC Player/Pitcher of the Week recognition

April 29, 2026

Pima Community College softball players Jiselle Nunez (Tucson Magnet HS) and Belen Camacho (Pueblo HS) proved to be key contributors during the week of Apr. 19-25.

Sophomore Jiselle Nunez (Tucson Magnet HS) finished 4-for-7 with seven RBIs, two runs and two home runs while freshman Isabel Mendoza hit the go-ahead home run in the second game as the No. 7 ranked Aztecs Softball team swept chandler-Gilbert Community College 10-1 and 5-2. The Aztecs improved to 43-6 overall and 35-5 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Nunez has seven RBIs, Mendoza hits go-ahead homer as Softball sweeps Chandler-Gilbert CC

April 25, 2026

The Pima Community College softball team (43-6, 35-6 in ACCAC) earned its 16th ACCAC conference sweep of the season on Saturday as it hosted Chandler-Gilbert Community College (15-28, 13-25) at the West Campus Aztec Field.

Freshmen Izabel Rodriguez (Sahuarita HS) and Adriana Machado (Canyon del Oro HS) were selected as the ACCAC Division II Player and Pitcher of the Week for Apr. 12-18. Rodriguez hit .588 with four RBIs, five runs while Machado went 1-0 in six innings pitched with six strikeouts and one walk. Photos by Stephanie van Latum.

Izabel Rodriguez and Adriana Machado sweep ACCAC Player and Pitcher of the Week awards

April 23, 2026

Pima Community College softball players Izabel Rodriguez (Sahuarita HS) and Adriana Machado (Canyon del Oro HS) were recognized for their efforts during the week of April 12-18.

Sophomore Jiselle Nunez (Tucson Magnet HS) hit three home runs and finished the day 5-for-6 with 11 RBIs and three runs scored while sophomore Belen Camacho (Pueblo HS) pitched seven and one-third innings on the day, giving up one hit with 12 strikeouts as the No. 7 ranked Aztecs Softball team swept Scottsdale Community College 7-2 and 8-3. The Aztecs improved to 41-6 overall and 33-5 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Stephanie van Latum and Gilbert Alcaraz

Jiselle Nunez goes off for three home runs and 11 RBIs as Softball sweeps Scottsdale CC

April 21, 2026

The Pima Community College softball team (41-6, 33-5 in ACCAC) surpassed the 40-win mark on Tuesday as it played an ACCAC conference doubleheader against Scottsdale Community College (20-25, 16-20).

Freshman Izabel Rodriguez (Sahuarita HS) and Kayla Hendrix (Canyon del Oro HS) combined to go 8-for-15 as the No. 7 ranked Aztecs Softball team split with No. 10 South Mountain Community College. The Aztecs won 6-4 snapping the Cougars' 18-game winning streak but fell 2-1 in the second game halting their 15-game win streak. The Aztecs are 39-6 overall and 31-5 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Izabel Rodriguez and Kayla Hendrix each have four hits as Aztecs Softball splits at No. 10 South Mountain CC

April 18, 2026

The Pima Community College softball team (39-6, 31-5 in ACCAC) played a tough ACCAC conference doubleheader on Saturday at South Mountain Community College (38-11, 29-7) in Phoenix.

Freshman Adriana Machado (Canyon del Oro HS) was selected ACCAC Division II Pitcher of the Week after she went 2-0 in her starts, giving up three earned runs with 13 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Adriana Machado's week of 14 innings and 13 strikeouts earns ACCAC Pitcher of the Week selection

April 16, 2026

Pima Community College softball pitcher Adriana Machado (Canyon del Oro HS) produced a strong week in the circle during the week of Apr. 5-11.

Freshman Izabel Rodriguez (Sahuarita HS) closed out the day going 6-for-8 with three RBIs and four runs scored while sophomore Belen Camacho (Pueblo HS) got the win in the first game after pitching five innings with 10 strikeouts in a relief appearance as the No. 7 ranked Aztecs Softball team swept Paradise Valley Community College. The Aztecs have won 14 straight and improved to 38-5 overall and 30-4 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Gilbert Alcaraz

Izabel Rodriguez goes 6-for-8, Camacho fans 10 as Softball sweeps Paradise Valley CC

April 14, 2026

The Pima Community College softball team (38-5, 30-4 in ACCAC) survived a scare on Tuesday in its ACCAC conference doubleheader at Paradise Valley Community College (6-30, 5-29).

Freshman Adriana Machado (Canyon del Oro HS) pitched a complete-game shutout while sophomore Jiselle Nunez (Tucson Magnet HS) went 3-for-7 with four RBIs, three runs scored, a home run and a triple as the No. 10 ranked Aztecs scored two shutout wins at Glendale Community College for their 12th straight win. The Aztecs are 36-5 overall and 28-4 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Nunez and Rodriguez each have four RBIs as Aztecs Softball blanks Glendale CC

April 11, 2026

The Pima Community College softball team (36-5, 28-4 in ACCAC) won its 12th straight game on Saturday after picking up two shutout victories.

Sophomore Julissa Lopez (Tucson Magnet HS) went 5-for-8 with four RBIs and a run while freshman Isabel Mendoza finished 3-for-5 with four runs scored and two walks as the No. 10 ranked Aztecs Softball team won their 10th straight game after sweeping Mesa Community College 6-3 and 12-4. The Aztecs are 34-5 overall and 26-4 in ACCAC conference play. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Julissa Lopez has five hits and four RBIs, Isabel Mendoza scores four runs as Softball wins 10th straight

April 07, 2026

The Pima Community College softball team (34-5, 26-4 in ACCAC) have put together its second double-digit win streak of the season as it hosted Mesa Community College (12-26, 9-23) on Tuesday at the West Campus Aztec Field.