Pima College sophomore and Desert Speed School athlete Nikya Orange was named an All-Conference selection recently, according to a Pima Aztecs press release. A forward, Orange averaged 9.5 points and 7.7 rebounds, including three double-doubles during the season. Full story…
The inside presence of Desert Speed School athlete Nikya Orange has her Pima women’s team on a four-game win streak following a win over Chandler-Gilbert recently. As reported by Nate Martinez of AllSportsTucson, the Aztec women have won those four games by a convincing average margin of 29 points, and head … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde grad Nikya Orange earned ACCAC Player of the Week recognition recently, following her double-double performance of 19 points and 16 rebounds against Phoenix College. Full story… (Photo credits: Brian Halbach, Stephanie van Latum)
The Pima women’s basketball team has advanced to the NJCAA D-II national tournament. Playing in a shortened and delayed season, the Aztecs were a convincing winner in the district championship game, defeating Mountain View College 79-51. As reported by Greg Hansen, the Aztecs relied heavily on post player and Tanque … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Pima women’s basketball standout Nikya Orange earned postseason honors following the delayed 2020-2021 season. The 5-11 center averaged 9.6 points and 9.8 rebounds in a shortened season for Pima, and was named 3rd-team All-Conference and 1st-team All-Region for the Aztecs. Full story…
Tanque Verde senior and Desert Speed School athlete Nikya Orange has been nominated for the prestigious McDonald’s All-American game, according to David Kelly of KOLD News 13. One of just four nominees from the state of Arizona, Orange is averaging a double-double for the Lady Hawks with 16 points and 13 … Read More