No. 6 Pima softball sweeps doubleheader from Glendale to start 9-0

Former Sabino standout Sariah Ferrentino won the second game of the doubleheader for the Aztecs.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The No. 6 Pima Community College softball team improved to 9-0 overall and 4-0 in the ACCAC following a doubleheader sweep at Glendale on Saturday. The Aztecs scored 26 runs against the Gauchos (3-4, 3-3) in the two games, with several players having big offensive performances.

Why it matters

Pima's strong start to the season, including the doubleheader sweep of Glendale, positions the Aztecs as a top contender in the ACCAC conference and potentially for a deep postseason run. The team's depth and balance on offense and defense have been key factors in their undefeated start.

The details

In the first game, Pima scored 21 runs, including a two-run home run and a two-run triple from freshman Tayah Lyons. Sophomore Clarissa Figueroa also had a big game, going 2-for-4 with four RBIs and three runs scored. In the second game, sophomore Sariah Ferrentino pitched a complete-game shutout, and the Aztecs scored five runs to win 5-0. Freshman Isabel Mendoza and freshman Alyssa Aguirre led the offense in the second game.

  • The doubleheader sweep occurred on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • The Aztecs will play Paradise Valley in an ACCAC doubleheader on Tuesday, with the first game starting at noon.

The players

Sariah Ferrentino

A sophomore pitcher for the Pima Aztecs softball team and a former standout at Sabino High School.

Clarissa Figueroa

A sophomore for the Pima Aztecs who finished the doubleheader going 3-for-7 with four RBIs and four runs scored.

Tayah Lyons

A freshman for the Pima Aztecs who fell a double short of hitting for the cycle in the first game, including a two-run home run and a two-run triple.

Isabel Mendoza

A freshman for the Pima Aztecs who had an RBI double in the second game.

Alyssa Aguirre

A freshman for the Pima Aztecs who went 3-for-4 with an RBI, a run, and three stolen bases in the second game.

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What’s next

The Aztecs will hit the road on Tuesday when they play Paradise Valley in an ACCAC doubleheader. The first game starts at noon.

The takeaway

Pima's dominant doubleheader sweep of Glendale, including strong offensive performances and a complete-game shutout, demonstrates the team's depth and balance as they look to continue their undefeated start to the season and make a deep postseason run.