Pima Softball Sweeps Four-Game Series Over El Paso

Former Tucson High standout Julissa Lopez contributes to Aztecs' dominant performance.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 6:31am

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The Pima Community College softball team completed a four-game sweep over El Paso this weekend, outscoring their opponents 45-6 over the series. Standout performances came from several Pima players, including sophomore Julissa Lopez, a former Tucson High standout, who went 4-for-8 with four RBIs and a run scored.

Why it matters

The Pima Aztecs' dominant performance against El Paso showcases the strength of their softball program and the talent of players like Julissa Lopez, who are helping to build the team's reputation. The lopsided scores also highlight the Aztecs' offensive firepower and ability to win convincingly.

The details

In the doubleheader on Saturday, Pima scored 27 runs, led by strong offensive showings from Clarissa Figueroa, Julissa Lopez, Alyssa Aguirre, and J'Gaia Graves. Pitchers Adriana Machado and Belen Camacho also picked up wins in the circle. The Aztecs scored nine runs in the first inning of the first game and broke a 4-4 tie in the second game with nine unanswered runs to secure the run-rule victories.

  • The four-game series took place this past weekend (January 31 - February 1, 2026).
  • Pima's next games will be a doubleheader against Mesa on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with the first game starting at 12:00 p.m.

The players

Julissa Lopez

A sophomore at Pima Community College and a former standout at Tucson High School, who contributed to the Aztecs' four-game sweep of El Paso.

Clarissa Figueroa

A sophomore at Pima Community College who finished the day going 3-for-7 with five RBIs and three runs.

Alyssa Aguirre

A freshman at Pima Community College who went 4-for-5 with an RBI, three runs, and four stolen bases.

J'Gaia Graves

A sophomore at Pima Community College who finished 1-for-2 with four runs, three walks, and three stolen bases.

Adriana Machado

A freshman pitcher at Pima Community College who picked up a win in the circle.

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What they’re saying

“Former Tucson High standout Julissa Lopez contributed to Pima's four-game sweep of El Paso this weekend”

— Stephanie van Latum

What’s next

Pima will open ACCAC play on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, when they host Mesa at the West Campus Aztec Softball Field. The first game of the doubleheader is scheduled to start at 12:00 p.m.

The takeaway

Pima's dominant performance against El Paso, led by standout players like Julissa Lopez, showcases the strength and depth of the Aztecs' softball program. Their ability to win convincingly and score in bunches suggests they will be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming ACCAC conference play.