Nothing mirrors the success of Pima College’s 29-1 softball team more than the history of Tucson high school softball, which has 53 state championships dating to 1980.
The Aztecs, who had a 25-game winning streak last season and have gone 45-7 in the difficult ACCAC the last two years, are ranked No. 5 in the NJCAA under coach Rebekah Quiroz, who is in her seventh year on the job.
A two-time state championship infielder at Flowing Wells, Quiroz has built her juggernaut with Tucson players, and then some.
Designated hitter Alyssa Noriega is hitting .410 for Pima softball.
Pitcher Arianna Flores of Salpointe Catholic is 11-0.
Shortstop Natalya Rivera of Sunnyside is hitting .426.
First baseman Cheyanne Ortiz of Tucson High is hitting .400.
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Outfielder Talia Martin of Mountain View is hitting .398.
Outfielder Aubrey Marx of Cienega is hitting .467.
Third baseman Jiselle Nunez of Tucson High is hitting .543 with 11 homers.
Designated hitter Alyssa Noriega of Pueblo is hitting .410.
Quiroz’s Aztecs have four games remaining (two doubleheaders) with 29-3 Phoenix College in the regular season. By the time they meet April 29 on the PCC campus, it could be a battle for No. 1 in the NJCAA.
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