The Phoenix College softball team (36-9, 29-5 ACCAC) split an ACCAC doubleheader against South Mountain Community College, falling in game one 11-10 and winning game two 7-4.

The Bears took an early lead of 4-0 and extended it to 5-1 against the Cougars in the first game.

However, South Mountain Community College (SMCC) managed to narrow the gap by hitting a solo home run in the second inning and a three-run blast in the third, bringing the score to 5-4 after three innings. Despite Phoenix College (PC) adding a run in the fourth, SMCC responded with a run of their own and matched PC's two runs in the fifth inning.

With the score at 8-7 in favor of PC, they scored twice in the sixth inning to take a 10-7 lead. SMCC fought back in their half of the sixth with three consecutive doubles, reducing the lead to 10-9. An RBI single from the Cougars tied the game with one out.

In the seventh inning, PC had two runners on base with one out, but the Cougars managed to end the game with a double play.

On the offensive side, several Phoenix College players had notable performances. Cheyenne Ben, Mackenzie Phillips, Katie Hofmann, Danitza Hernandez, Riley Martens, Kassidy Juarez, Bridget Moen, and Brooklyn Gainey all contributed hits and RBIs to the game.

In the second game, the Cougars maintained a 4-1 lead heading into the seventh inning, but the Bears staged an impressive comeback, scoring six runs to secure a 7-4 victory and avoid being swept.

The Cougars managed to tie the game in the third inning, but it was in the sixth inning when they took the lead with a two-out RBI single followed by an RBI double and another RBI single, giving them a 4-1 advantage.

However, in the top of the seventh inning, the Bears rallied as they capitalized on their opportunities, with Cheyenne Ben, Mackenzie Phillips, Katie Hofmann, Danitza Hernandez, Riley Martens, Bridget Moen, Izzy Davis, and Kassidy Juarez all contributing to the offensive attack.

Alyssa Tinnin played a pivotal role on the mound, pitching the entire game and earning the win with nine hits, four runs (all earned), four walks, and two strikeouts.

The Bears clinched game 2 in the final inning to win.

 The Bears finish the final polls ranked #10 in NJCAA DII Softball. The Bears final game of the regular season takes place on Saturday, May 4 at Paradise Valley CC. 12 and 2pm