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Aztecs blank Imperial Valley 9-0
By KYLE WASSON
The Pima Community College women’s tennis squad beat Imperial Valley College 9-0 when the Aztecs played their second match of the season Feb. 10 at Tucson Racquet Club.
Imperial Valley totaled just six points in all sets.
The win gave the Aztecs a 2-0 start for the season.
“I’m impressed with how well we are competing so early in the season, and we were able to defeat this team without my full lineup,” head coach Gretchen Schantz said.
Team ace Tatum Rochin defeated Jessica Zuniga in straight sets (6-0, 6-0). She joined Kari Emery to put a doubles team to sleep in one set (8-0).
Rochin was recently offered a full ride to Northern Arizona University to play for the Lumberjacks next spring.
Other Aztec wins also came in the form of shutouts. Helen Alteiri defeated Vanesa Figueroa (6-0, 6-0) and Alecia Vasquez defeated Valerie Cavazos (6-0, 6-0). The duo of Olivia Cole-Encinas and Vasquez smothered Huerta/Cavazos (8-0).
The team’s first match of the season against Western New Mexico University came down to freshman Sarah Blackwell, who had to win in three sets to secure the team match. The final score was 5-4.
The next match will be Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Tucson Racquet Club, 4001 N. Country Club Road, against Eastern Arizona College.
Tatum Rochin volleys against Imperial Vally at Tucson Racquet Club. Photo by LARRY GAURANO.
Men’s tennis finishes 13th at Nationals
By KYLE WASSON
The Aztec men’s tennis team finished their season in 13th at the 2011 NJCAA National Tournament in Plano, Texas.
On Feb. 2 the team hosts Western New Mexico University at the Tucson Racquet Club.
No. 1 player, sophomore Alan Barrios will not be returning. Barrios was eliminated in his consolation bracket final by scores 7-5 and 6-4.
No. 5 freshman Jacob Nino ended up winning his consolation bracket with a score of 6-1 and 6-3.
Pima’s No. 1 doubles team pair of sophomore Andrew Barnett and freshman Timothy Holten. won two matches on the final day to claim the top of their consolation bracket against College of Dupage (Ill.) 6-4 and 7-6 and McHenry (Ill.) College 7-6 and 7-5 last season.
Women’s tennis preparing for tough schedule
The women’s tennis team wrapped up the 2011 season with their best ever Division I finishing fifteenth.
“We’ve got a pretty tough schedule ahead of us,” said head coach Gretchen Schantz.
The team returns to their home court, Tucson Racquet Club, 4001 N. Country Club, on Feb. 2 against Western New Mexico University at 1p.m.
Sophomore Tatum Rochin returns as Pima’s No.1 and No. 29 in the nation.
“Our main goal is to qualify for nationals and make that trip to Tyler,” Schantz said.
Tyler, Texas will host the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 women’s tennis tournament. Last year’s tournament took place in Tucson, which produced an Aztec best finish since joining the division in 2004.
Hannah McLeod/ Aztec Press
Summer recap: Aztec sports ranked no. 22 in the nation
By MYLO ERICKSON
Daniels photo by ED ADAMS
Contreras photo by JAMES KELLEY
Pima Community College stayed in the top 25 of the national ranking of athletic departments, but slipped a bit.
In the 2010-11 rankings, PCC dropped six spots, to No. 22 from its all-time best No. 16 in 2009-10. The National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administrators ranked the two year schools that give scholarships by their performances at Nationals last year.
Again the Aztec women led the way, earning a total of 55.5 points, after 41 last year and the men earned 15, down from 28.5.
Arizona Community College Athletic Conference rivals Central Arizona College and Mesa Community College both finished in the top 20. Central finished eighth with a total of 101.5 and Mesa was No. 16 with a total of 73 points.
Hall of Fame honors Deanna Daniels
Pima ended their 2010-11 season women’s basketball on a high note, finishing runner-up at Nationals and its superstar was honored by the hall of fame.
Deanna Daniels
Sophomore forward Deanna Daniels was Pima’s top player all season long and in May the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame requested her home jersey to be displayed in Knoxville, Tenn.
Daniels earned numerous awards, like first team All-American and CAT Power Player Award at Nationals, averaging 18 points and 14 rebounds.
Softball team falls in Regional title game
The softball team came up one run short of a trip to Nationals in extra innings and an upset of eventual national Champion Yavapai College on the road at Regionals.
Second seeded Pima (51-14) dropped the first championship game of the double elimination Regional tourney 3-2 to top seeded Yavapai College in the bottom of the ninth and then the second championship game 12-3. Pima’s arch rivals ended the Aztecs’ season in the Regional championship game for the third year in a row.
After leading the ACCAC in strikeouts, freshman pitcher Mari Contreras (30-3) earned first team All-American honors by the National Junior College Athletic Association. Also on the first team of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-West Region was freshman utility Jessica Schneider.
Sophomore catcher Charissa Ballesteros and sophomore first baseman Mercedes Garcia were All-West Region 2nd Team.
In other Pima softball news, the University of Arizona hired Yavapai head coach Stacy Iveson, returning the former Pima coach to Tucson after her fourth NJCAA National Championship and her second in three years. Former Aztec Lisa Parks was named her replacement.
Parks was a two time All-American at Pima, leading the Aztecs to the 2004 National Champions, one of two national titles won by Iveson at PCC, the other in 2006.
Baseball swept by Central in first round
The baseball team’s return to the playoffs was short lived.
The fourth seeded Aztecs’ (29-27) return to the playoffs after a four year hiatus ended in two games after being swept on the road by top seeded Central Arizona in the Regional semifinals. The Vaqueros won the first of the three game series 4-1 and then the second 8-0.
Central finished second at Nationals.
Track and field finish 18th and 21st at Nationals
Women’s track and field finished 18th at Nationals and the men’s team finished 21st.
For the men, freshman Dylan Moeykens finished fourth in the decathlon. Sophomore Christian Tovar and freshman Chris Howard finished seventh and eighth respectively in the shot put and sophomore Frederick Scarber finished 10th in the high jump.
The women’s 4×800 relay team, freshman Mary Cozby, sophomore Brianna Fugere, freshman Elizabeth Romero and sophomore Janeen Yazzie finished in fifth place.
Sophomore Ashley Dorado placed sixth in the 400 meter hurdles, freshman Jaqi Bell finished eighth in the javelin and Cozby tenth in the 1500 meter run.
At Regionals the women placed 3rd and the men 4th.
Mari Contreras
Women’s tennis earns best-ever Division I finish
The women’s tennis team finished off their season at the Reffkin Tennis Center in Tucson at the 2011 NJCAA National Tournament where they earned their best ever Division I finish, 15th.
Pima’s No. 1 singles player, freshman Tatum Rochin, won her consolation bracket defeating her opponent 8-2.
The No. 1 doubles team of Rochin and freshman Victoria Bravo and the No. 2 doubles team of sophomore Lydia Carlson and freshman Olivia Cole-Encinas both made it to the finals of their consolation bracket.
Rochin and Bravo lost 8-6, while Carlson and Cole-Encinas lost their match 8-4.
Fifteenth is the women’s best finish since moving into the NJCAA Division I in 2004.
Men’s tennis finishes 13th at Nationals
Pima Community College men’s tennis team ended their season 13th at the 2011 NJCAA National Tournament in Plano, Texas.
Their No. 1 player, sophomore Alan Barrios was eliminated in his consolation bracket final by scores 7-5 and 6-4. No. 5 freshman Jacob Nino ended up winning his consolation bracket with a score of 6-1 and 6-3.
Pima also had a good performance out of its No. 1 doubles team pair of sophomore Andrew Barnett and freshman Timothy Holten. Barnett/Holten won two matches on the final day to claim the top of their consolation bracket against College of Dupage (Ill.) 6-4 and 7-6 and McHenry (Ill.) College 7-6 and 7-5.
Men’s golf finishes 20th at Nationals
Aztec men’s golf ended the 2011 NJCAA National Golf Tournament in 20th place overall.
Pima shot a total of 1220 as a team over the four day tournament.
Sophomore Mark Ontiveros was the top Aztec as he finished the four days with a shot total of 300 which was third best among all ACCAC competitors and good enough to earn him a tie for 37th place.
The next finishes for Pima were sophomore Robert Perrott III who finished in a tie for 63rd place with a total of 305, freshman Adam Ortiz finished in 75th with a total of 309, and sophomore Anthony Grijalva placed 85th overall with a score of 311.
Women’s golf duo finishes 40th and 64th at Nationals
Aztec women’s golf finished off their season at Nationals in Daytona, Fla.
The only two representatives were freshmen Alyssa Vega and Chloe Treece.
Overall, Treece tied for 40th place with a four-day total of 350. Shooting 96 on the first day, a 86 on the second, 79 on the third and 89 on the final day.
Vega finished off her season in 64th place with a four day total of 376. She shot 94 on her first day, a 90 on the second, a 97 on the third and a 95 on the final day.
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PLAYOFF UPDATE: Men’s tennis finishes 13th at Nationals
May 19 PCC press release
Aztec Press photo by HANNAH McLEOD
PLANO, TX – The Pima Community College men’s tennis team wrapped up play at the 2011 NJCAA National Tournament, Thursday afternoon, with a couple of consolation bracket wins and a 13th place team finish.
#1 singles player, Alan Barrios (SO, Tucson, AZ, Amphitheater HS) was defeated (7-5, 6-4) in his consolation final, but #5 player Jacob Nino (FR, Yuma, AZ, Cibola HS) won his consolation bracket with a (61, 6-3) win.
The #1 doubles team of Andrew Barnett (SO, Tucson, AZ, Tanque Verde HS) and Timothy Holten (FR, Tucson, AZ, Ironwood Ridge HS) had to win twice on Thursday to take their consolation bracket and they did by defeating a pair of Illinois teams in the College of DuPage (6-4, 7-6) and McHenry College (7-6, 7-5).
Men’s tennis goes 3-1 on Nationals day 3
May 18 PCC press release
PLANO, TX – The Pima Community College men’s tennis team took part in day three action at the 2011 NJCAA National Tournament and PCC put in solid performance as #1 singles player Alan Barrios (SO, Tucson, AZ, Amphitheater HS) won a pair of matches advancing to his consolation bracket final; as did the Aztecs’ #5 singles player Jacob Nino (FR, Yuma, AZ, Cibola HS).
The doubles team of Andrew Barnett (SO, Tucson, AZ, Tanque Verde HS) and Timothy Holten (FR, Tucson, AZ, Ironwood Ridge HS) picked up a win and advanced to their consolation bracket semifinal, also to be played on Thursday.
The other Aztecs doubles team still in action on Wednesday, Alan Barrios (SO, Tucson, AZ, Amphitheater HS) and Matt Bernard (FR, Saline, MI, Saline HS) made it through to their championship bracket’s quarter final where they were knocked off by the #1 seed (6-3, 6-0).
As a team, the Aztecs have earned 15 total points and sit in 14th place overall.
Alan Barrios
Wednesday Results
SINGLES
1. Alan Barrios won (6-1, 6-1) and (6-2, 7-5) next match in consolation bracket, Thu. 11:00 am
5. Jacob Nino won (6-2, 6-0) and (7-5, 6-30) next match in consolation bracket, Thu. 11:00 am
DOUBLES
1. Barnett/Holten won (6-4, 5-7, 10-8) next match in consolation bracket, Thu. 2:00 pm
2. Barrios/Bernard lost to #1 seed (6-3, 6-0) eliminated
Men’s tennis stumbles in singles
May 17 PCC press release
PLANO, TX – The Pima Community College men’s tennis team took part in day two action at the 2011 NJCAA National Tournament with mixed results as the Aztecs were defeated by top seeded singles players in all of their championship brackets. The doubles team of Alan Barrios (SO, Tucson, AZ, Amphitheater HS) and Matt Bernard (FR, Saline, MI, Saline HS) did advance in their championship bracket as did two singles and one doubles team in the consolation brackets.
As a group the Aztecs earned 1.5 team points on the day, improving to 11.5 overall. Updated team scores are not currently available.
Tuesday Results
SINGLES
1. Alan Barrios won (7-5, 6-2) next match in consolation bracket, Wed. 10:30 am
2. Andrew Barnett lost to #7 seed (6-2, 6-0) eliminated
3. Matt Bernard lost to #3 seed (6-2, 6-0) eliminated
4. Tim Holten lost to #4 seed (6-4, 6-0) eliminated
5. Jacob Nino lost bye, next match in consolation bracket, Wed. 11:45 pm
6. Victor Cabada lost to #1 seed (6-1, 6-1) eliminated
DOUBLES
1. Barnett/Holten bye, next match in consolation bracket, Wed. 2:15 pm
2. Barrios/Bernard won (6-3, 6-0) next match, Wed. 1:00 pm
3. Cabada/Nino lost (6-0, 4-6, 6-1); lost in consolation bracket (6-1, 6-1) eliminated
Men’s tennis in 7th after one day at Nationals
May 16 PCC press release
PLANO, TX – The Pima Community College men’s tennis team opened up play at the 2011 NJCAA National Tournament with a strong start as PCC won four of six singles matches and two doubles teams moved on in championship play. As a group, the Aztecs earned ten team points and sit in a tie for 7th place overall, after one day of competition.
Monday Results
SINGLES
1. Alan Barrios lost (6-4, 6-3) next match in consolation bracket, Tue. 3:30 pm
2. Andrew Barnett won (6-4, 6-4) next match, Tue. 8:00 am
3. Matt Bernard won (6-3, 5-7, 6-2) next match, Tue. 9:15 am
4. Tim Holten won Ben Vandergrift (6-2, 6-3) next match, Tue. 10:30 am
5. Jacob Nino lost (6-3, 6-0) next match in consolation bracket, Tue. 3:30 pm
6. Victor Cabada won (6-2, 6-3) next match, Tue. 11:45 am
DOUBLES
1. Barnett/Holten lost (7-6(3), 6-3) next match in consolation bracket, Tue. 4:00 pm
2. Barrios/Bernard won (6-3, 7-6(1)) next match, Tue. 1:00 pm
3. Cabada/Nino bye next match Tue. 2:15 pm
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PLAYOFF UPDATE: Women’s tennis earns their best ever division 1 finish at Nationals
May 13 PCC press release
Aztec Press photos by Hannah McLeod
TUCSON, AZ – The Pima Community College women’s tennis team wrapped up play at the 2011 NJCAA National Tournament with a 15th place showing at the Reffkin Tennis Center in Tucson. As a team the Aztecs accumulated 16.5 points which is their best total since making the jump to NJCAA Div. 1 in 2004.
#1 singles player, Tatum Rochin (FR, San Angelo, TX, Bridgeway Academy) won her consolation bracket final as she defeated Lindy Winter (Florida State College at Jacksonville) 8-2. Gabriela Rodriguez (SO, Hermosillo, Mex., Tech. de Monterrey) was defeated 8-3 in her consolation final as she was bested by Adalyn Hazelman (New Mexico Military Institute).
Two of the Aztecs’ doubles teams reached Thursday’s consolation finals. The #1 doubles team of Rochin and Victoria Bravo (SO, Tucson, AZ, Rincon HS) lost 8-6 Florida State College at Jacksonville, while the #3 doubles team of Lydia Carlson (SO, Tucson, AZ, Rincon HS) and Olivia Cole-Encinas (FR, Marana, AZ, Mountain View HS) dropped their match, 8-4, to Seminole State College (Oklahoma).
Women’s tennis goes undefeated on day 4 at Nationals
May 11 PCC press release
TUCSON, AZ – The Pima Community College women’s tennis team had another undefeated day at the 2011 NJCAA National Tournament as both individual competitors won their consolation draw matches, as did the two remaining doubles teams. All Aztecs will compete in Thursday’s consolation finals at the Reffkin Tennis Center.
With the four wins the Aztecs pick up two team pints, pushing their total to 16 points and jumping up one spot to 15th overall. If the Aztecs can hold onto the 15th place position, it will be the program’s best finish since making the jump to NJCAA Div. 1 in 2004.
Tatum Rochin
Wednesday Scores
SINGLES
1. Tatum Rochin def. Collin County CC (8-2) next match, Thur. 7:30 am
3. Gabriela Rodriguez def. Muskegon CC (8-4) next match, Thur. 7:30 am
DOUBLES
1. Rochin/Bravo def. Harford CC (8-2) next match, Thur. 9:30 am
3. Carlson/Cole-Encinas def. Rend Lake CC (8-4) next match, Thur. 8:30 am
Aztecs in 16th after Day 3
May 10 PCC press release
TUCSON, AZ – The Pima Community College women’s tennis team had a successful day three at the
2011 NJCAA National Tournament as both individual competitors still in the consolation draw
won their matches, as did the two remaining doubles teams.
The Aztecs still sit in 16th place as a team as they have accumulated 14 total team points. All matches in the 2011 Championship Tournament will be played at the Reffkin Tennis Center in Tucson.
SINGLES
1. Tatum Rochin def. Sinclair CC (8-2) next match, Wed. 7:30 am
3. Gabriela Rodriguez def. Seminole State College (8-3) next match, Wed. 7:30 am
DOUBLES
1. Rochin/Bravo def. Rend Lake College (8-3) next match, Wed. 10:30 am
3. Carlson/Cole-Encinas def. Kalamazoo Valley CC (8-4) next match, Wed. 10:30 am
Rodriguez wins awards
May 9 PCC press release
TUCSON, AZ – The Pima Community College women’s tennis team competed in day-two action at the NJCAA National Tournament with mixed results as all singles and doubles players that made it to the second round of the main draws were defeated, while two singles competitors and two doubles teams advanced in their consolation brackets.
With a two day total of 11 points, the Aztecs currently sit in 16 place overall.
Also on the plus side at the tournament, Aztec #3 singles player, Gabriela Rodriguez, received a special honor as she received the International Tennis Association/Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award. The award recognizes outstanding individuals in all divisions at the regional and national level. In August the national winners are honored during a special ceremony hosted by the USTA during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day inside Ashe Stadium. This award which dates back to 1982, goes to NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and JuCo men’s and women’s players who have exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and leadership as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements.
Monday Scores
SINGLES
1. Tatum Rochin defeated Central Alabama CC (8-1) next match, Tue. 7:30 am (consolation bracket)
2. Victoria Bravo lost to #2 seed Tyler JC (6-2, 6-4)
3. Gabriela Rodriguez bye next match, Tue. 7:30 am (consolation bracket)
4. Lydia Carlson lost to #6 seed Eastern Arizona College (6-4, 6-2)
5. Lucy Gaynor lost to #3 seed Florida State College at Jacksonville (6-0, 6-0)
6. Olivia Cole-Encinas lost to #2 seed Lee College (6-2, 6-0)
DOUBLES
1. Rochim/Bravo def. Sinclair CC (8-0) next match, Tue. 11:30 am (consolation bracket)
2. Rodriguez/Gaynor lost to #3 seed Florida State College at Jacksonville (6-1, 6-2)
3. Carlson/Cole-Encinas bye next match, Tue. 12:30 am (consolation bracket)
Aztecs 11th after one day at Nationals
May 8 PCC press release
TUCSON, AZ – The Pima Community College women’s tennis team opened up play at the 2011 NJCAA National Tournament with a solid performance at the Reffkin Tennis Center in Tucson. On the day, the Aztecs won five of the nine matches they competed in and earned ten team points. As a group, PCC sits in 11th place overall after one day of competition.
Four singles competitors advanced in their championship brackets along with one doubles team. All PCC players will be back in action tomorrow either in the championship brackets or in the consolation brackets.
SINGLES
1. Tatum Rochim lost to Lee College CC (6-2, 6-3) next match, Mon. 7:30 am
2. Victoria Bravo def. Meridian CC (6-2, 6-3) next match, Mon. 10:30 am
3. Gabriela Rodriguez lost to Collin County CC (6-2, 6-2) next match, Mon. TBA
4. Lydia Carlson def. Muskegon CC (3-2, retired ill) next match, Mon. 11:00 am
5. Lucy Gaynor def. Central Alabama CC (3-6, 6-0, 6-1) next match, Mon. 11:30 am
6. Olivia Cole-Encinas def. Kalamazoo Valley CC (6-2, 6-1) next match, Mon. 12:00 pm
DOUBLES
1. Rochim/Bravo lost to Seward County CC (6-2, 3-6, 7-5(5)) next match, Mon. 1:30 pm
2. Rodriguez/Gaynor def. Snead State CC (6-0, 6-2) next match, Mon. 2:00 pm
3. Carlson/Cole-Encinas lost to Cowley County CC (6-0, 6-4) next match, Mon. TBA
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Women’s tennis to host Nationals
By HANNAH McLEOD
Photo by LEFTRICK HERD
The Pima Community College women’s tennis team will host Nationals May 8-13 at Reffkin Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon Way.
The Aztecs begin play on May 8 at 7:30 a.m.
Vancessa Miranda
Each team participating in the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championship can enter six players, who may play on both the singles and doubles team. A spectator admission fee is charged.
Last year the Aztecs finished 19th at Nationals, also in Tucson.
For more information, visit the Nationals’ website.
The tournament draw can be found here
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Men’s tennis off to Nationals
By AMBER BENDER
The Pima Community College men’s tennis team will travel to Nationals in Texas after racking up local awards.
The Aztecs will travel to Collins College in Plano, Texas, May 16-20 to compete for the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championship with all six of their participating team players.
The team goes into play with a boost of confidence as second-year head coach Sharif Moustafa was named Region 1 Coach of the Year for the second year in a row and sophomore Alan Barrios was named Arizona Community College Athletic Conference player of the year.
First flight match play begins Monday, May 16, at 8 a.m. followed by Backdraw Finals on May 19 and Maindraw Finals on May 20.
For further information go to the Nationals’ website
Last season, the Aztecs placed 19th in Nationals.
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Rising tennis star serves up wins
Story and photo By HANNAH McLEOD
With a competitive spirit and intense focus, Tatum Rochin is schooling her opponents on the tennis court.
“She always goes for it and gets the shot that she wants,” sophomore doubles partner Victoria Bravo said. “Her serve is outstanding.”
Rochin grew up in San Angelo, Texas, and was homeschooled for most of her life. At age 9, her dad encouraged her to play tennis, his favorite sport.
She started her tennis career with the United States Tennis Association Junior League, playing from age 9 to 16. During this time, she won many awards.
Outstanding honors included winning the Sportsmanship Award at 16 Zonals Team Competition in 2008 and 2009.
She is also a two-time Role Model Award winner at Tucson Racquet Club and won the Nancy Jeffet Sportsmanship Award in May 2010 at the Houston Open Super Champ Junior Major Zone.
“Winning the Sportsmanship Award was definitely my biggest accomplishment,” Rochin said.
Tatum Rochin
Three years ago, Pima Community College women’s tennis head coach Gretchen Schantz noticed Rochin at the Tucson Racquet Club, where Pima plays its tennis games.
Although Rochin is just 17, much younger than her teammates, Schantz recruited her to the Aztecs.
“She was young so I think this was a good decision for her,” Schantz said. “She has no weaknesses and is an all-court player.”
Rochin’s success at Pima includes a singles record of 11-2 and a doubles record of 12-2. She credits many hours of practice with the team and on her own.
“I’d sometimes practice up to five hours a day,” she said. “You have to be mentally and physically tough.”
Watching her favorite tennis player, Rafael Nadal, also helps Rochin improve her game.
“I try to play like him,” Rochin said. “He is number one in the world.”
Many of her practices and games included playing with doubles partner Bravo.
“She’s very stable and you can count on her,” Bravo said. “We try to laugh a lot before a match to let loose and have fun.”
Rochin’s future after Pima is uncertain. The only certain thing is that she wants to play tennis at a four-year university.
“She has the potential to continue on to a four-year school and play tennis,” Schantz said.
For now, with Regionals and Nationals approaching, Rochin has just one goal in mind.
“I want to be first at Regionals this year,” Rochin said. “I want to make a good showing at Nationals.”
Women’s tennis punches Nationals ticket
Story and photo by HANNAH McLEOD
The Pima Community College women’s tennis team finished runner up at Regionals, just behind No. 5 Eastern Arizona College.
The Aztecs have earned their way to the National Junior College Athletic Association tournament on May 7-13. They will be playing in Tucson at the Reffkin Tennis Center.
“We had five regional runner ups in singles and two regional runner ups in doubles,” head coach Gretchen Schantz said.
In the finals of the singles tournament, all six Pima singles players lost to EAC. Freshman Tatum Rochin lost 6-1, 6-1 and sophomore Victoria Bravo lost 7-5, 6-0.
Sophomore Gabriela Rodriguez was defeated 6-3, 6-2 and sophomore Lydia Carlson fell short 6-2, 6-3. The last player for singles, freshman Olivia Cole-Encinas lost 6-4, 6-4.
Gaby Rodriguez
Doubles partners Rochin and Bravo beat Scottsdale Community College 6-2, 6-0 in the semifinals. Rodriguez and Gaynor won against Mesa Community College 6-3, 5-7, 7-6.
In the finals, Rochin and Bravo fell short against EAC 6-2, 6-0 and Rodriguez and Gaynor lost as well 6-3, 6-0.
On the first day of the Regional Tournament, April 18, the Aztecs represented themselves well.
In singles quarterfinals, Gaynor beat Paradise Valley 6-0, 6-0.
In the semifinals of singles No. 2 seed Rochin won 6-0, 6-1 against Glendale and No. 2 seed Bravo shut out Scottsdale 6-0, 6-0. In the No. 1 seed, Rodriguez won 6-0, 6-1.
Also seeded at No. 2 was Carlson, who won 6-2, 6-4 against Glendale. Gaynor fell short against Eastern 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. No. 2 seed Cole-Encinas won 6-1, 6-3 against Mesa.
On April 12, Pima lost to Eastern 8-1.
In doubles, Rochin and Bravo lost 8-6 and so did Gaynor and Rodriguez 8-3. Olivia Cole-Encinas and Carlson were defeated 8-3.
The one win of the day went to Rodriguez 1-6, 7-6 (7-3), 13-11. She finished her season undefeated in singles.
In singles Rochin lost 6-2, 6-2 and Bravo fell short 6-0, 6-4. Carlson was defeated 6-0, 6-0 and Gaynor was lost 7-6 (7-3), 6-2. Cole-Encinas fell short 6-3, 6-2.
On April 7, the women’s tennis team beat Scottsdale 8-1. This was the eighth straight conference win for the Aztecs.
Starting off the afternoon with a solid 8-0 win was Rochin and Bravo. Gaynor and Rodriguez won 8-5. The last win for doubles was won by default.
No 1. Rochin was victorious 6-2, 6-1 along with teammate Bravo who won 6-1, 6-1.
Rodriguez won by default and Carlson won 6-3, 7-5. Gaynor lost 6-3, 6-1 and Cole-Encinas won 6-0, 6-2 making her singles record 7-2.
Nationals
May 7-13: @ Reffkin Tennis Center (Tucson)
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Men’s tennis earns trip to Nationals
By JAMES SARGENT and AMBER BENDER
The Pima Community College men’s tennis team finished the Region I Tennis Tournament on April 19 on somewhat of a sour note, but they still qualified for Nationals.
The Aztecs finished the two-day event in second place as a team as Scottsdale Community College defeated them in five singles and three doubles championships.
With the runner-up finish, PCC qualified for the 2011 National Junior College Athletic Association National Tournament, which will be held in Plano, Texas May 16-20.
In singles, sophomore Alan Barrios lost his second match of the season, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6. He is still ranked No. 1 in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference though.
For the rest of singles, Andrew Barnett lost 6-2, 5-7, 4-6, Matt Bernard lost 3-6, 4-6, Tim Holton lost 4-6, 0-6 and Victor Cabada lost 2-6, 3-6.
In doubles semifinals, Barnett and Holten won 6-2, 6-4, Barrios and Bernard won 6-1, 6-4 and Nino and Cabada won 6-2, 6-3.
In doubles finals, Barnett and Holten lost 0-6, 2-6, while Barrios and Bernard lost 3-6, 4-6. Freshmen Jacob Nino and Victor Cabada lost 2-6, 3-6.
On April 18, the opening day of the Region 1 Tournament, the Aztecs won all six of their singles matches.
Barrios led Pima winning 6-2 and 7-5, Barnett won 6-2, 6-0, Bernard won 6-2, 6-3, Holton won 6-2, 6-1, Nino won 6-4,6-1 and Cabada won 6-1, 6-0.
April 7, PCC men’s tennis team took on Scottsdale Community College suffered a huge loss of 9-0 after a 3 match win streak.
Singles No. 1 sophomore Alan Barrios, had his first loss this season in singles 2-6, 1-6 and 3-8, with doubles partner freshman Matt Bernard (No. 3) who also lost in singles 2-6, 3-6.
No. 4 in singles freshman Tim Holten lost 2-6, 0-6 and 5-8 with doubles partner sophomore Andrew Barnett. Doubles No. 3 partners Nino and Cabada lost 1-8.
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ONLINE EXTRA: 7-0 Barrios leading men’s tennis
Story and video by AMBER BENDER
Photo by HANNAH McLEOD
Led by its undefeated star, the Pima Community College men’s tennis team is enjoying one of its best seasons ever and has a chance to win the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference title.
The Aztecs (8-5, 6-1 ACCAC) are led by sophomore Alan Barrios, who is No. 1 ranked in the ACCAC and undefeated as the No. 1 singles player for Pima. Barrios and his partner, freshman Matt Bernard, are also top ranked in doubles.
“It’s Fantastic. I’m super psyched and ready to kick some ass in Regionals,” Bernard said about the top ranking.
Pima is one match behind first place Scottsdale Community College in the ACCAC standings. The Aztecs travel to Scottsdale on April 7 to play the Fighting Artichokes to decide the conference championship.
To add to the glory, singles No. 4 freshman Tim Holten is ranked No. 1 in the conference in the No. 4 slot.
“Hard work pays off,” Holten said.
On April 5, the Aztecs swept Paradise Valley 9-0. In doubles, Barnett and Holten won 8-6, Barrios and Bernard won 8-2 and freshman Jacob Nino and freshman Victor Cabada won 8-1.
In singles, Barnett won 6-2, 6-2, Bernard won 6-3, 6-5, Holten won 6-1, 6-0, Nino won 6-0, 6-2 and Cabada won 6-1, 6-1. Barrios stayed perfect in singles in ACCAC play, 7-0, but actually lost a set, winning the match 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.
“I was not playing very good, I was frustrated, nothing was working,” Barrios said. “(Head coach) Shariff (Moustafa) came over and talked to me about switching my game to push the ball and then I won my second set easily. I was just frustrated with myself. My serves weren’t going in, but I got the win.”
Regionals will be held April 17-19 at the Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale.
“I feel like I have a good chance at taking Regionals,” Holten said.
On March 31, Pima dominated Glendale Community College with a 9-0 sweep.
“It wasn’t our best tennis, but we got through,” Moustafa said. “We need to stay a hell of a lot more competitive to make it through.”
Alan Barrios
Pima tallied another win on March 29 by defeating Mesa Community College 6-3. In doubles, Barrios and Bernard won 8-6. Victor Cabada and Jacob Nino won 8-5. Barrios, Holten, Nino and Cabada also won their singles matches.
On March 22, Pima lost to rival Scottsdale Community College, 6-3.
Despite a series of losses, the Aztecs considered their Spring Break road trip to California a success.
“It set us apart, we had to compete against really competitive teams,” Moustafa said. “It taught us to fight and you can see it when we play.”
The team played a series of matches March 12-18 in Hawaiian Gardens, Calif. After an opening win against Long Beach (Calif.) City College 9-0, the team suffered losses to Glendale (Calif.) Community College 9-0, Cerritos (Calif.) College 7-2 and Cypress (Calif.) College 7-2.
Although the Aztecs lost three matches in a row, Moustafa saw it as a big step toward finishing the rest of the season strong.
Moustafa believes this has been an incredible season so far. The Aztecs are playing the highest level of tennis they have in a long time, he said.
Never before has the men’s program had players ranked so high. Moustafa credits Pima’s hard work.
“They are staying after and working really hard,” Moustafa said.
Barrios is being looked at by Northern Arizona University, University of Louisville, University of Utah and Alcorn State University.
“It’s a nice feeling. I work really hard,” Barrios said. “It’s more than happy, it’s satisfaction.”
Barrios is happy with the team. Compared to last year, he believes the Aztecs are better and closer as a team.
“We play around and joke, but when it comes down to the matches, we focus and get it done,” he said. “We unite as a team.”
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Women’s tennis wins its seventh straight
Story and photo by HANNAH McLEOD
The Pima Community College women’s tennis ran its winning streak to seven matches.
On April 5, the Aztecs (11-2, 7-2 Arizona Community College Athletic Conference) shut out Paradise Valley Community College 9-0.
The doubles team of sophomore Victoria Bravo and freshmen Tatum Rochin won 8-1 and sophomore Gabriel Rodriguez and sophomore Lucy Gaynor finished with the same winning score. Freshmen Olivia Cole-Encinas and sophomore Lydia Carlson triumphed 8-0.
In singles, Rochin won 6-0, 6-3. In the No. 2 spot, Bravo swept her opponent 6-0, 6-0 and Rodriguez finished 6-0, 6-0 as well. Carlson won 6-2, 6-0 and Gaynor contributed with a 6-0, 6-0 win.
To finish off the day Cole-Encinas was victorious 6-0, 6-0.
Tatum Rochin
The Aztecs traveled to Glendale Community College on March 31 and won 7-2.
No. 1 doubles team Rochin and Bravo narrowly lost 9-7. Gaynor and Rodriguez triumphed 7-0 and Carlson and Cole-Encinas won 8-1.
In singles, Rochin won 6-3, 6-1 and Bravo was victorious 7-5, 6-1. No. 3 singles team, Rodriguez won by default and Carlson had a 6-4, 6-2 victory. Gaynor lost 6-0, 1-6, (10-6) and Cole-Encinas shut out her opponent with a 6-0, 6-0.
On March 29, the Aztecs won 7-2 over Mesa Community College.
In doubles, Bravo and Rochin won 8-4 and their teammates Rodriguez and Gaynor finished 8-1. Carlson and Cole-Encinas fell short in an 8-3 loss.
Singles No. 1 Rochin won 6-1, 6-0 and Bravo finished with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Rodriguez finished with a 6-2, 6-0 win.
Gaynor was defeated 0-6, 7-5, (10-6) and Cole-Encinas finished the day with a 6-0, 6-1 victory.
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Women’s tennis enjoys productive Spring Break
Story and photo by HANNAH McLEOD
The Pima Community College women’s tennis team moved into second place in the conference with a four-match winning streak.
The Aztecs’ (8-2, 4-1 Arizona Community College Athletic Conference) win against Scottsdale 8-1 on March 22 moved them into second behind Eastern Arizona College.
“Our toughest competition will be Eastern on April 12,” head coach Gretchen Schantz said.
All the doubles teams won, with the No. 1 team of freshman Tatum Rochin and sophomore Victoria Bravo winning 8-3. Sophomores Lucy Gaynor and Gabriela Rodriguez won 9-8, 7-1. Sophomore Lydia Carlson and freshman Olivia Cole-Encinas won by default.
Singles No. 1 Rochin won 6-0, 0-3 and Bravo defeated her opponent 7-5, 6-0. Rodriguez continues her winning streak in singles with her win 6-1, 6-1. Carlson won 7-6, 7-1, 6-3.
Gaynor lost 6-4, 6-1, but Pima ended the afternoon with a win by default by Cole-Encinas.
“The team has started to work together and support each other much more as the season has gone on,” Schantz said. “This will be very important in tight matches at regional and nationals.”
Over Spring Break, PCC took a road trip to California to compete. On March 17, Pima won 7-2 over Cerritos (Calif.) College in their third match in the Golden State.
“California was a great experience for the team. My top three singles players played very well and improved their records,” Schantz said.
Doubles partners Bravo and Rochin won 8-0 and improved their overall record in doubles to 8-1. Gaynor and Rodriguez followed in their footsteps with an 8-2 victory.
Carlson and Cole-Encinas finished off doubles with an 8-6 win.
Bravo won at the No. 1 spot with a 6-1, 6-0 victory in singles. At the No. 2 spot Rodriguez won efficiently with a 6-0, 6-1 win.
“Gabriela Rodriguez is undefeated in singles this season,” Schantz said.
Carlson fell short in a 6-4, 6-1 loss. Gaynor finished her match with a 6-1, 6-0 success. Cole-Encinas won 6-0 and her opponent retiring from the match. Freshman Amy Hohbein couldn’t hold on for the win and lost 6-4, 6-2.
The Aztecs’ second match in California was on March 16 with a solid 9-0 victory as they shut out Long Beach (Calif.) City College.
All the doubles won decisively. No. 1 Bravo and Rochin won 8-2, Gaynor and Rodriguez 8-0, and Carlson and Cole-Encinas finished off doubles with an 8-2 victory.
In singles, Bravo played in the No. 1 position and improved her singles record to 6-1 with a 6-3, 6-1 victory. Rodriguez won 6-2, 6-2 and Rochin defeated her opponent 6-0, 6-0. Gaynor won 3-0 her opponent retiring from the match.
Lucy Gaynor
Cole-Encinas won 6-1, 6-0. Hohbein carried out the shut out with a successful match 6-4, 6-0 success.
The Aztecs’ first match in California was against Glendale (Calif.) Community College, a 7-2 win.
In doubles, Bravo and Rochin won 8-6 and Gaynor and Rodriguez shut out their opponents 8-0. Carlson and Cole-Encinas fell short in a tight match 9-8, 7-4.
Rochin, No. 1 for singles was defeated 6-2, 3-6, 11-9. Bravo was victorious with the scores of 6-3, 6-3. Rodriguez continues her undefeated singles record, now 6-0, with a win over Concebida of GCC 6-0, 6-0.
Carlson won 6-3, 6-4 and Gaynor did the same with a 6-2, 6-3 victory. Cole-Encinas finished the day off with a 6-1, 6-1 win.
On March 12, Pima lost to College of St. Benedict (Minn.) 3-6 at home. The Aztecs were short their No. 3 player in singles,
The solid No. 1 players in doubles, Bravo and Rochin, won 8-3. Carlson and Cole-Encinas lost 8-2 and their teammates Gaynor and Ahumada lost 8-0.
In singles Rochin added another win to her record with a 6-2, 6-4 win. Bravo contributed to the Pima score with a 6-2, 6-3 win. Carlson fell short in a 6-1, 6-1 defeat and Gaynor lost 6-0, 6-1. Rossman of St. Benedict beat Cole-Encinas 6-3, 6-2. Ahumada was also defeated 6-3, 6-0.
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Women’s tennis wins third match in row
Story and photo by HANNAH McLEOD
The Pima Community College women’s tennis team won its third match in a row with the most dominant performance of the season.
On March 8, against Paradise Valley, the Aztecs (4-1, 3-1 Arizona Community College Athletic Conference) earned a 9-0 victory.
“We did very well,” head coach Gretchen Schantz said. “It was our first time winning all our matches.”
The dominant duo of Tatum Rochin and Victoria Bravo shut out their opponents with an 8-0 victory. Doubles partners Lucy Gaynor and Gabriela Rodriguez won 8-1 as did Lydia Carlson and Olivia Cole-Encinas in their match.
Pima continued strong going into the singles. In the No. 1 spot, Rochin won 6-1, 6-1. Bravo was just as successful with a 6-0, 6-1 success. Rodriguez, No. 3 in singles, continued her undefeated season with a 6-0, 6-0 win.
Finishing off their 9-0 win was Carlson with a 6-1, 6-0 victory and Gaynor with a 6-0, 6-0 win and Cole-Encinas won by default because of a Paradise Valley injury.
“Our strength as a team is that everyone helps everybody,” Schantz said. “We have a bigger team of nine girls, so that helps.”
Tatum Rochin
On March 3, Pima continued winning at Glendale Community College. Doubles No. 1 team Bravo and Rochin started the afternoon off right with a solid 8-4 win. Carlson and Cole-Encinas equaled the 8-4 win
The singles were almost as equally as successful, with only one loss out of their six matches. Rochin won 6-2, 6-0 and Bravo won in a closer match with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 match win. Rodriguez swept her opponent 6-0, 6-0.
In the No. 4 spot, Carlson was successful as she won 7-5, 0-6, 10-7. Gaynor was victorious with a 6-3, 6-0 win. Finishing off the day with a tight loss was Cole-Encinas in a 4-6, 6-0, 10-5 finish.
Starting off the first of March just right with a 7-2 win, Pima defeated Mesa Community College.
The No. 1 and No. 2 doubles teams won their matches. Bravo and Rochin won 8-2 and their teammates Gaynor and Rodriguez followed suit as they won 8-0.
In singles, PCC won five out of six matches. Leading the way was Rochin who won 6-0, 6-1. Bravo won 6-2, 6-4 and Rodriguez contributed with a 6-1, 6-2 win.
Following in what seemed to be the winning trend for the afternoon, Carlson won 6-2, 6-4. Falling short was Gaynor in a 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 loss, but finishing off the afternoon strong was Cole-Encinas with a 6-2, 6-1 win.
Next on March 12 at 1 p.m. at the Tucson Racquet Club, the Aztecs host College of St. Benedict. For a full schedule and a map to the Tucson Racquet Club, go to AztecPressOnline.com.
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