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No. 21 Pima splits doubleheader with Mesa to open ACCAC play
Pima's Leon Cereceres tallied five hits in the split of the Aztecs' doubleheader with Mesa
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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The Pima Community College baseball team split its first two ACCAC games of the season on Saturday against Mesa at the West Campus Aztec Field. The No. 22 Aztecs lost the first game but took control to win the second game against the Thunderbirds. Sophomore Leon Cereceres went 5 for 8 with three runs in the two games.
Why it matters
This doubleheader marked the start of conference play for Pima, who is ranked No. 21 in the nation. The split result keeps them in contention early in the ACCAC season, as they look to build on an 8-3 overall record so far.
The details
In the first game, Pima built a 4-0 lead but Mesa scored five unanswered runs to win 5-4 in 10 innings. Cereceres had four hits and scored twice for the Aztecs. In the second game, Pima broke open a close game with a six-run fourth inning to win 9-1 in seven innings. Freshman Cooper Kruk hit a leadoff home run and drove in two runs, while Adriel Figueroa-Brito had three hits and an RBI.
- The doubleheader took place on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
- Game 1 went 10 innings.
- Game 2 was a 7-inning contest.
The players
Leon Cereceres
A sophomore who went 5 for 8 with three runs in the doubleheader for Pima.
Jackson Glueck
A sophomore who was 4 for 9 with three RBIs and two runs for the Aztecs.
Damian Lorta
A freshman who was 2 for 6 with two RBIs, a run and two walks for Pima.
Jose Grijalva
A sophomore who took the loss in relief for the Aztecs in Game 1.
Owen Myers
A sophomore who got the win in his start for Pima in Game 2.
What’s next
The Aztecs will return to the West Campus Aztec Field on Tuesday when they host Paradise Valley in an ACCAC doubleheader. First game starts at noon.
The takeaway
Pima split its first two conference games of the season, showing both the potential and room for improvement as they look to build on an 8-3 overall record and make a run in the ACCAC standings.
