No. 13 Pima Sweeps Paradise Valley for Sixth Straight Win

Clarissa Figueroa and Alyssa Aguirre lead the way as the Aztecs extend their winning streak.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:36pm

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The No. 13 Pima Community College softball team won its sixth consecutive game on Saturday, sweeping a doubleheader against Paradise Valley. Sophomore Clarissa Figueroa and freshman Alyssa Aguirre led the offensive charge, with Figueroa going 4-for-7 with four RBIs and four runs, and Aguirre finishing 6-for-7 with an RBI and five runs. The Aztecs won the first game 7-1 and the second game 12-2 in five innings.

Why it matters

The Aztecs' hot streak has them firmly in the playoff hunt, as they improve to 23-4 overall and 17-3 in ACCAC conference play. The team's ability to dominate lesser opponents like Paradise Valley (1-19) shows their depth and consistency, which will be crucial as they look to make a deep postseason run.

The details

In the first game, the Aztecs jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and never looked back, scoring three more runs in the second inning to pull away. Sophomore Jiselle Nunez and freshman Soleil Ponce also had key hits to support the strong pitching of Brooklyn Machado and Belen Camacho. In the second game, Pima exploded for 10 runs in the first inning, with Nunez and Figueroa delivering big hits to set the tone. Freshman Adriana Machado earned the win in the circle.

  • The doubleheader sweep took place on Saturday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Clarissa Figueroa

A sophomore outfielder for the Pima Aztecs who had a huge day at the plate, going 4-for-7 with four RBIs, four runs, and two doubles.

Alyssa Aguirre

A freshman infielder for the Pima Aztecs who continued her strong season, finishing 6-for-7 with an RBI, five runs, and three stolen bases.

Jiselle Nunez

A sophomore infielder for the Pima Aztecs who had four hits, three RBIs, and two runs in the doubleheader sweep.

Brooklyn Machado

A freshman pitcher who earned the win in the first game, pitching 2.1 innings and allowing one run on four hits.

Adriana Machado

A freshman pitcher who got the win in the second game, going three innings and giving up two runs on two hits.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Aztecs will look to continue their winning streak when they host South Mountain in an ACCAC doubleheader on Tuesday, March 18th at 12:00 p.m.

The takeaway

Pima's dominant performance against Paradise Valley showcases the depth and talent of this Aztecs squad, which is firmly in the playoff hunt and poised to make a deep postseason run if they can maintain this level of play.