2022 Pima Aztecs Women's Soccer News

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Pima Community College Athletics set new records with 11 teams and 74 individuals earning NJCAA All-Academic distinction. Graphic by Raymond Suarez

Pima Athletics sets school records with 11 teams and 74 individuals named NJCAA All-Academic

July 17, 2023

The Pima Community College Athletics department set new records with 11 of the 13 teams receiving NJCAA All-Academic recognition and a new school record of 74 student-athletes earning All-Academic distinction.

Sophomores Delaney Buntin (Cienega HS) and Angelina Amparano (Salpointe Catholic HS) signed their letters of intent to play at four-year institutions. Buntin signed with NCAA Division II school Chaminade University of Honolulu and Amparano signed with University of Texas at El Paso. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Women's Soccer NJCAA All-Americans and Region I Champions Amparano and Buntin sign four-year letters of intent

May 06, 2023

Pima Community College women’s soccer players Angelina Amparano (Salpointe Catholic HS) and Delaney Buntin (Cienega HS) will move on to play at next level as they signed their respected letters of intent.

Women's soccer sophomore defenders Savannah Gutierrez (Tucson Magnet HS) and Alexus Mendez (Tucson Magnet HS) committed to continuing their educational and collegiate soccer careers at the four-year university level. Gutierrez will play at Texas A&M International University in Loredo, TX and Mendez will continue on at Benedictine University at Mesa. Photo by Ray Suarez

Women's Soccer defenders Savannah Gutierrez and Alexus Mendez commit to four-year schools

March 04, 2023

Pima Community College women’s soccer players Savannah Gutierrez (Tucson Magnet HS) and Alexus Mendez (Tucson Magnet HS) have committed to continuing their education and collegiate careers at the next level.

The NJCAA has selected Tucson and Pima Community College to host the Division II Men's and Women's Soccer National Tournaments for the second straight year. The tournament will be from November 12-18.

NJCAA selects Pima Community College to host 2023 Division II Men's and Women's Soccer National Tournaments

January 25, 2023

The National Junior College Athletic Association has selected Tucson and Pima Community College to be the hosts of two upcoming national tournaments.

Freshman Meredith Scott (Walden Grove HS) is taking her game to the NCAA Division I level after she committed to play at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. She played in 15 games; making 11 starts and finished with nine goals and five assists. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Meredith Scott commits to play at New Mexico State University

January 07, 2023

Pima Community College women’s soccer standout Meredith Scott (Walden Grove HS) will continue her collegiate career and educational opportunities at the NCAA Division I level.

Sophomores Caitlyn Maher (Catalina Foothills HS) and Bri Gerhart (Tanque Verde HS) were selected first team United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division II Women's Scholar All-Americans. Those considered must be a sophomore, maintain a 3.30 cumulative GPA throughout their career and earn playing honors. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Caitlyn Maher and Bri Gerhart named United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-Americans

December 20, 2022

Pima Community College women’s soccer players Caitlyn Maher (Catalina Foothills HS) and Bri Gerhart (Tanque Verde HS) earned another accolade for not just their play on the field, but efforts towards their academics.

Sophomore Angelina Amparano (Salpointe Catholic HS) and Caitlyn Maher (Catalina Foothills HS) were selected to the United Soccer Coaches 2022 Junior College Division II Women's All-American list. They will be recognized at the All-American Ceremony & Reception on January 14, 2023 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Photos by Stephanie van Latum and Andre Rocha.

Angelina Amparano and Caitlyn Maher named United Soccer Coaches All-Americans

December 06, 2022

Two members of the Pima Community College women’s team earned national recognition from the United Soccer Coaches as it released its All-Americans list.

Aztecs women's soccer players Angelina Amparano (Salpointe Catholic HS), Bri Gerhart (Tanque Verde HS) and Delaney Buntin (Cienega HS) were named NJCAA Division II All-Americans on Monday. The Aztecs have produced four NJCAA All-Americans in the last two years. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Women's Soccer standouts Amparano, Gerhart and Buntin earn NJCAA All-American honors

November 29, 2022

Pima Community College women’s soccer standouts Angelina Amparano (Salpointe Catholic HS), Bri Gerhart (Tanque Verde HS) and Delaney Buntin (Cienega HS) earned national recognition for their play during the 2022 season as the NJCAA released its All-American list.

Sophomore Caitlyn Maher (Catalina Foothills HS) scored on a volley but the (5) Aztecs Women's Soccer team fell to (4) Northwest Mississippi Community College 2-1 in double overtime. The Aztecs closed the season at 14-3-1 overall. Photo by Stephanie van Latum

Caitlyn Maher strikes first but Women's Soccer falls to Northwest Mississippi in double overtime to close season

November 16, 2022

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team took an early lead but dropped a heartbreaker in double overtime on Wednesday in the final day of pool play at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament.

Sophomores Mari Acosta (Sahuarita HS) and Delaney Buntin (Cienega HS) celebrate Acosta's goal in the 15th minute as the No. 5 seeded Aztecs beat Northeast Community College 1-0 in Pool D play. Photo by Steve Escobar

Mari Acosta's goal proves to be the difference as Women's Soccer shuts out Northeast CC

November 15, 2022

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (14-2-1) played its first match of the NJCAA Division II National Tournament on Tuesday at the Kino North Stadium.

Aztecs Women's and Men's Soccer earn At Large bids for hosted NJCAA Division II National Tournaments

November 08, 2022

The Pima Community College women’s and men’s soccer teams will get a chance to win national championships in front of the hometown crowd for their respected NJCAA Division II National Tournaments.

No. 2 seeded Aztecs Women's Soccer fell in penalty kicks at No. 1 seeded Phoenix College 0-0 (3-1 in penalty kicks) on Saturday in the NJCAA Region I, Division II Finals. The Aztecs await the NJCAA Division II selection show on Monday, November 7 for a potential at-large bid. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Angelina Amparano has 16 saves but Aztecs Women's Soccer falls in Region Final at Phoenix College in PKs

October 29, 2022

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (13-2-1) added another layer to its Division II rivalry with Phoenix College (14-2-1) on Saturday as the teams battled it out in the NJCAA Region I, Division II Finals on Saturday in Phoenix.

Sophomores Angelina Amparano (Salpointe Catholic HS), Bri Gerhart (Tanque Verde HS), Delaney Buntin (Cienega HS), Caitlyn Maher (Catalina Foothills HSA) and Alexus Mendez (Tucson Magnet HS) were named to the All-ACCAC and All-Region teams. The No. 2 seeded Aztecs will play at No. 1 Phoenix College on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in the NJCAA Region I, Division II Finals. PHotos by Stephanie van Latum

Five Women's Soccer standouts listed on the All-ACCAC and All-Region Teams

October 27, 2022

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team was well-represented as the ACCAC conference released its All-ACCAC Conference and All-Region Teams.

Teammates celebrate with sophomore Delaney Buntin (#15) and Meredith Scott (#21) after the Aztecs took the lead in the 48th minute. The No. 2 seeded Aztecs rallied with two unanswered goals to beat No. 3 seeded Scottsdale Community College 2-1. Scott scored both goals. Pima will play at No. 1 Phoenix College on Saturday in the NJCAA Region I, Division II Finals. Photo by Stephanie van Latum

Meredith Scott scores two goals as Women's Soccer rallies to top Scottsdale CC, advance to Region I Final

October 26, 2022

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (13-2) is advancing to its third straight NJCAA Region I, Division II Final after rallying to beat Scottsdale Community College (12-5) on Wednesday at the West Campus Aztec Field.

Freshman Adriana Pacheco (Cienega HS) finished the match with 13 saves but (3, Div. II) Aztecs Women's Soccer got shut out at (13, Div. I) Arizona Western College 2-0 on Tuesday in Yuma. The Aztecs close out the regular season at 12-2 overall and 9-2 in ACCAC conference play. The Aztecs will be the No. 2 seed in the NJCAA Region I, Division II Tournament and will host No. 3 Scottsdale next Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the West Campus Aztec Field. Photo by Stephanie van Latum

Aztecs Women's Soccer gets shut out at Arizona Western College

October 18, 2022

The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (12-2, 9-2 in ACCAC) closed out the regular season on Tuesday in a tough matchup with undefeated Arizona Western College (12-0, 10-0).

Sophomore angelina Amparano (Salpointe Catholic HS) earned her second straight nod as ACCAC Division II Goalkeeper of the Week. She had 13 saves in 163 minutes played as Pima beat Paradise Valley Community College and Cochise College. Photos by Stephanie van Latum

Angelina Amparano earns second nod for ACCAC Division II Goalkeeper of the Week

October 17, 2022

Pima Community College women’s soccer player Angelina Amparano (Salpointe Catholic HS) had another standout week for the Aztecs as the ACCAC conference recognized her for the second straight week.