Posted: May 26, 2020

Salpointe Catholic state champion defender Valenzuela joins Aztecs women's soccer

Emily Valenzuela signed to play for the Aztecs women's soccer program back in January. Valenzuela, a defender, was a three-time 4A State Champion with Salpointe Catholic High School. She played in all 22 games this season and scored two goals. Photo courtesy of Emily Valenzuela

The Pima Community College women's soccer team added another decorated high school player to its 2020 recruiting class.

The Aztecs signed Emily Valenzuela, a three-time state champion and four-year varsity player from Salpointe Catholic High School back in January.
Valenzuela, along with Salpointe and future Pima teammate, Angelina Amparano, helped the Lancers claim 4A State Championships in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Coach's Quote: "With three of our four starting back line graduating, Emily will bring experience, intelligence and mental toughness to our young back line next season," Pima women's soccer coach Kendra Veliz said. "She has played both outside and central defenders. She has big shoes to fill but I am confident in her abilities."
Valenzuela was named first team 4A Girls Soccer All-Star by AllSportsTucson this season. She started in all 22 games and scored two goals.
Valenzuela's sister, Liz, played for the Aztecs women's soccer programs during the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

2020 Aztecs Women's Soccer Recruiting Class

Angelina Amparano, GK – Salpointe Catholic HS
Riley Bonner, D/MID – Cienega HS
Emily Valenzuela, D – Salpointe Catholic HS
Nayeli Vidal, MID – Sahuaro HS