No. 6 Pima softball sweeps Chandler-Gilbert, improves to 16-1

Cienega grad Isabel Mendoza had a two-run single in Pima's 8-0 win over Chandler-Gilbert on Saturday.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Pima Community College softball team, ranked No. 6 nationally, improved to 16-1 overall and 11-1 in the ACCAC after sweeping a doubleheader against Chandler-Gilbert on Saturday. Sophomore pitcher Belen Camacho tossed a complete-game shutout in the 8-0 win, while fellow sophomore Saraiah Ferrentino also threw a shutout in the 2-0 victory.

Why it matters

Pima's strong start to the season has them positioned well in the ACCAC conference race. The Aztecs have now swept five doubleheaders this year, showcasing their depth and balance as a team.

The details

In the 8-0 win, Cienega grad Isabel Mendoza had a two-run single, while Julissa Lopez and Aaliyah Pereda also drove in runs for Pima. Camacho struck out 10 batters in the complete-game shutout. In the 2-0 victory, Jiselle Nunez had an RBI single and Isabel Rodriguez added an RBI single as well, while Ferrentino tossed a seven-hit shutout.

  • The Aztecs improved to 16-1 overall and 11-1 in the ACCAC after the doubleheader sweep on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Belen Camacho

Sophomore pitcher for Pima Community College who tossed a complete-game shutout in the 8-0 win over Chandler-Gilbert.

Saraiah Ferrentino

Sophomore pitcher for Pima Community College who threw a complete-game shutout in the 2-0 win over Chandler-Gilbert.

Isabel Mendoza

Freshman outfielder for Pima Community College and a graduate of Cienega High School, who had a two-run single in the 8-0 win.

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What’s next

The Aztecs will hit the road for their next six games, starting with a non-conference doubleheader at Eastern Arizona on Tuesday, February 25th at 12:00 p.m.

The takeaway

Pima's dominant pitching and balanced offensive attack have them off to a 16-1 start, putting them in prime position to contend for the ACCAC conference title this season.