As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete Cisco Llamas scored 37 points in the title game of the Dick McConnell Classic, helping lead his Sahuaro team to a 4-0 start on the season. Llamas, a Pima College-commit playing on the Aztecs home court, hit nine 3’s in the … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, both the Pima men’s and women’s soccer teams have secured wins in the NJCAA National Championship Tournament. On the men’s side, Speed School athlete Jackson Cosgrove and his Aztec teammates have advanced through pool play to the semifinal round, where they face rival … Read More
The high school state XC meets ran on Saturday at the Cave Creek Golf Course, with five Speed School athletes competing. For the girls, Mica Mountain’s Madi Vigil was the top finisher (20th overall), helping lead her Bolts to at 3rd place team finish. Tanque Verde’s Siena Contreras (141st) and Kadynce Drummond … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete Ryan Vasavilbaso provided timely passing and critical leadership for his Desert View team in a 37-21 playoff win. Throwing for 244 yards and two touchdowns, the senior quarterback also used his athleticism to pick up yards on the ground with … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Nicole Monge and her Salpointe volleyball teammates won the 4A State Championship on Saturday, defeating #3 ALA-Queen Creek in a hard-battled four-set title game. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, this was the fourth state championship for the Lancers program. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete Nicole Monge and her Salpointe teammates will play for a state championship this weekend, following a semifinal win over rival Mica Mountain. Boasting a 27-1 record against Arizona teams this season, the Lancers take on #3 ALA Queen Creek with … Read More
As reported by AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete Grayson Thé and his Tanque Verde swim teammates won the DIII State Championship title recently, with Thé also winning a relay title as part of the 200 Free Relay. The relays proved to be a strong suit for the Hawks program, with … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde quarterback Rocco Haggard, fresh off being awarded News 4 Tucson Player of the Week honors, has his Hawks team in the second round of the state playoffs following a Region title and a convincing 43-6 first-round win. Tanque Verde – which also includes Speed … Read More
Following the 2024-25 high school soccer season, 25 Desert Speed School athletes were recognized as All-Stars for their play on the field. The list is highlighted by 4A State Defensive Player of the Year EC Cazares, who along with teammate Emma Veliz helped lead their Salpointe girls team to the 4A State Title. … Read More
Following the 2024-25 high school season, nineteen Desert Speed School athletes received all-star recognition for their play on the court. The list was highlighted by seven athletes who received Player of the Year recognition: Catalina Foothills’ Clara-Mae Hager, Sahuaro’s Cisco Llamas and Jamal Ali, Rincon/UHS’ Leila O’Dowd, Desert Christian’s Tyson Dobbins, Sabino’s Caden Watkins, and The … Read More
With the softball and baseball playoffs continuing, eight Desert Speed School athletes headlined their teams’ performances. As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, two teams won their second-round games, with Salpointe’s Paul Saffer (1-3, run), Izaiah Moraga (2-3, run), and Anthony Milo (1-3, run, RBI) helping lead their Lancers to a 9-1 win … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete and Catalina Foothills senior Nate Shoemaker helped lead his Falcon team to a second-round win on Monday, going 3-3 at the plate – including a first-inning two-run home run to open up the scoring for Foothills. Shoemaker was a … Read More
With the high school playoffs in full swing for baseball and softball, a number of Speed School-led teams faced win-or-go-home first-round matchups on Saturday – with six softball teams advancing along with two baseball programs. The list of top performances was highlighted by Cienega’s Sophia Butt, who went 2-4 at the … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, #6 Tanque Verde defeated #1 Empire recently, snapping the defending champions’ 39-game win streak that had extended back to last season. A young team – Morales points out they have 13 underclassmen on the team – the Hawks’ roster includes five Speed School … Read More
A recent AllSportsTucson article profiled three Desert Speed School athletes – all starters for #1-ranked Salpointe baseball – who are continuing their family legacies with their play on the field this season. Outfielder Paul Saffer, pitcher/infielder Izaiah Moraga, and infielder Anthony Milo, Jr. all have their Lancer team undefeated in region and division play … Read More
As reported by AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete and Michigan State sophomore tight end Michael Masunas was awarded the Spartan Academic Top Honor recently. A two-time Big-10 Academic Honoree, Masunas will be looking to return to the starting lineup following a mid-season shoulder surgery.
With the weather heating up and the spring high school playoffs around the corner, a number of Desert Speed School athletes are among the Southern Arizona stat leaders. As reported by MaxPreps, these athletes include: Andrew Evans, Mica Mountain boys’ volleyball – #6 Hitting Percentage Rocco Haggard, Tanque Verde baseball … Read More
The spring track & field season is continuing with strong results for our Desert Speed School athletes, with a number of top finishers at the annual Thomas Meixner Invitational, hosted by Salpointe. Top results included: Zoe Gardenhire, Catalina Foothills – 100 (1st), 4×100 (1st) Aric Accetta, Salpointe – 4×800 (1st), … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, Salpointe looks to be the team to beat in the 4A Kino region, following a convincing 18-0 win over Ironwood Ridge this week. Speed School athlete Brooke Wild batted in a whooping five of those runs while going 2-4 from the plate, including a home run. Wild … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe standout Izaiah Moraga was the winning pitcher on Opening Day of the recent Lancer Classic. Moraga threw 4 innings (5K) and added a first-inning RBI single to contribute to the scoring in what was a 4-0 win for … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete and Rincon/UHS senior Sam O’Dowd was part of a Rangers’ boys volleyball team that won the TUSD Tournament recently, going 8-0 over two days to secure the early-season win. The Rangers defeated Tucson High in the finals (2-0). Full results… … Read More
The track season has begun with early-season invitationals taking place, and Desert Speed School athletes are already performing at a high level. Competition was fierce at the Levi Wallace Tucson High Invitational last weekend with 26 schools from Tucson, Phoenix, and Southern Arizona all competing. Eight Speed School athletes finished in … Read More
As reported by Jose Garcia of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete and Gregory School junior Ben Head scored 12 points for the Hawks in the 1A State Championship game, helping the Gregory School defend their 2024 State Championship title. The Hawks defeated Seligman in the title game on the strength of … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, 3A Tanque Verde softball had an impressive run through the Dorado Classic, going 6-2 over three days to make it to the championship game, where they eventually lost to 5A powerhouse and host school CDO. The Hawks picked up wins over traditionally strong … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, the Salpointe boys’ soccer team won the 4A State Championship recently – the fifth consecutive for the Lancers. Salpointe’s roster includes Desert Speed School athlete and sophomore midfielder Ty Catino. The Lancers took the title game in convincing fashion, winning 7-2 over Saguaro. … Read More
Desert Speed School alum and Cienega graduate Thomas Webb, Jr. was recently named cornerbacks coach for Colorado State University-Pueblo. Webb, who previously played for Western New Mexico and Central Oklahoma University, played for the Thunderwolves in 2024 while pursuing his Master’s Degree. During the season, he recorded 43 tackles for CSU. … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales, Desert Christian junior Tyson Dobbins was named AllSportsTucson Athlete of the Month for February. Dobbins was coming off a first-round playoff performance in which he scored 43 points and a season in which he averaged 28.6/game. His 43-point playoff game put him over 2,000 points … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe senior Emma Veliz scored the lone goal (71′) in the 4A State Championship game to bring home yet another girls soccer state championship to Tucson. Salpointe and top-seeded Prescott had been locked in a scoreless battle before Veliz’s shot … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athletes Brody Bangert and Ben Lambe were part of a Pusch Ridge team that completed a historic boys’ basketball season, winning the 3A State Championship on Saturday. Pusch entered the state tournament as a long-shot, needing to win a play-in … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athletes EC Cazares and Emma Veliz led the scoring for Salpointe in a 2-0 semifinal win over defending champs Walden Grove on Wednesday night. Cazares scored on a PK (29′) for the first goal of the game, and Veliz assisted to Cazares … Read More
The soccer postseason is underway, with 16 Speed School athletes across seven local teams playing for a state title. The list is highlighted by six teams originally qualifying for the coveted Open Division (and guaranteeing placement in their respective State Championship brackets): Girls – Catalina Foothills, Cienega, Salpointe; Boys – … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete and Mica Mountain outfielder and right-hander Ethan Hunt recently signed his letter-of-intent with Arizona Christian University at Mica’s signing day. A four-year varsity letterwinner for the Bolts, Hunt hit .459 with 21 RBI last season as a junior and is … Read More
As high school soccer winds down its regular season and begins to ramp up towards the postseason, several local teams are looking to make bids for the inaugural Open Division, which will crown one overall state champion between the larger 4A, 5A, and 6A schools. Cienega (#21 overall) and Catalina … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, three Desert Speed School athletes are among the girls’ scoring leaders on the pitch as the high school playoffs loom around the corner. The leaderboard includes: Bella Gooch, Tanque Verde – #3 (27 goals, 16 assists) Tinsley Walter, Empire – #6 (18 goals, … Read More
With the high school playoffs around the corner, Desert Speed School athletes and Salpointe standouts Emma Veliz and EC Cazares have their Lancer team positioned in line to qualify for the inaugural Open Division beginning next week. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Salpointe squared off against the 4A defending state … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes are among the area basketball scoring leaders as the end of the regular season nears its conclusion. As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, the scoring leaders included: Tyson Dobbins, Desert Christian – #2 (28.2/game) Cisco Llamas, Sahuaro – #10 (19.9/game) Caden Watkins, Sabino – … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Salpointe recently hosted their spring Signing Day for athletes making collegiate commitments, and four Desert Speed School athletes were among those signing their national letters-of-intent with schools around the country. Among those who were included in the signing day: Izaiah Moraga, South Mountain … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales and The Arizona Daily Star, the MLK Classic took place recently, with area teams squaring off under the lights at McKale Center. Nine Desert Speed School athletes and their respective teams took part in the event, headlined by leading scorers Clara-Mae Hager (32 points for Catalina … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete and Catalina Foothills point guard Clara-Mae Hager scored 26 points in a battle pitting two of the top girls teams in the state in Hager’s Foothills team taking on the defending state champion Salpointe girls’ team. The girls’ rankings going … Read More
An family of Desert Speed School athletes was recently highlighted by a Arizona Daily Star article by Greg Hansen. As Hansen writes: When Jake Johnson won a state championship as part of the Mica Mountain High football team last week, he added to an impressive family legacy of winners. Jake, a senior wide receiver … Read More
As reported by Justin Spears of The Arizona Daily Star, Desert Speed School athlete Roman Fina will be joining the Duke football program as part of an incoming freshman class in 2025. The Salpointe senior offensive lineman – who only took up football as a high school freshman – will be joining … Read More
An annual Southern Arizona tradition, longtime Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen has compiled his year-end list of top local sports figures at the high school, collegiate, and professional level. Three Desert Speed School athletes were among those recognized: 78. Cisco Llamas. As Sahuaro raced to a second-place finish in the 4A state … Read More
Twenty Desert Speed School athletes at all levels were included in AllSportTucson’s 2024 Honor Roll. Particular congratulations goes out to University of Arizona softball and Tucson High grad Carlie Scupin, who completed her storied collegiate career with the Wildcats in 2024. Complete list of athletes recognized included: Chris Arvizu, Tucson High … Read More
Seven Desert Speed School athletes were recognized for their performance during the 2024 high school volleyball season, as reported by AZPreps365 and AllSportsTucson. The season was highlighted by a runner-up state championship finish from Mica Mountain, along with Player of the Year recognition from Salpointe’s Nicole Monge and UHS’ Delaney Reuter, along with Freshman … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete and Mica Mountain senior wide receiver/safety Jake Johnson was part of the Bolts state championship win on Friday night. Mica won its first football title despite only being in existence as a program for four years – and did so … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Drake junior linebacker Sebastian Adamski was recently named a 1st-team selection All-Conference selection for the Pioneer Football League. As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Walden Grove grad had a breakout season in which he led the league and finished ranked 14th nationally in tackles. … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Desert Christian junior standout Tyson Dobbins is already off to a strong start for the 2024 season, going off for 33 points in a win over Willcox in the Boyd Baker Preseason Tournament. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Eagles have won their … Read More
With the fall cross-country season now complete following the State Meets and NXR, a number of Desert Speed School athletes have earned All-Star recognition for their seasons. At the high school level, Salpointe senior Aric Accetta helped lead his Lancer team to a 6th-place team finish at the state meet with … Read More
Desert Speed School alum Hannah Draper and her Embry-Riddle teammates won the GSAC Conference Tournament, defeating #1 seed The Master’s University. The Eagles won 2-1 in what was primarily a defensive battle, with both teams combining for just 13 shots on goal. Embry-Riddle now advances to the NAIA National Tournament, where … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes have finished among the regular-season stat leaders for the high school volleyball season, according to Maxpreps and AllSportsTucson. Consistently among the top performers throughout the season, the list includes: Madison Gardner, Empire – 2nd in Aces (122), 5th in Assists (6.1/game) Addison Andrews, Mica Mountain … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe linebacker Thomas Regina was recognized as a top performer for his Lancer team, following his play on the defensive side of the ball in Salpointe’s recent win over #4 Brophy. As reported by AllSportsTucson, Regina finished with 14 tackles and 1 interception in a … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Catalina Foothills grad Hannah Draper was recently awarded with GSAC All-Conference recognition following her season with Embry-Riddle women’s soccer. The University of New Mexico standout now with the Eagles as a grad student anchored a back line that was among the best in the conference. Her Embry-Riddle … Read More
The high school and middle school seasons have largely wrapped up following the AIA and AZMS state championship races, and Speed School athletes at all levels found themselves with strong finishes in their respective meets. At the high school level, Salpointe’s Aric Accetta was the strongest finisher, with a 9th-place individual … Read More
Cross-country runners from around the state will descend on the Cave Creek Golf Course this weekend, with state championship aspirations on the line. Among those will be two of the top boys’ runners in the state, Desert Speed School athletes Andrew Smith (Tanque Verde) and Aric Accetta (Salpointe). Smith and Accetta finished 1-2 … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athletes Chase Pickering (Sabino) and Hudson Parker (Mica Mountain) both finished in the Top 25 at the State Championship Golf Match, held yesterday at the Aguila Golf Course. Pickering shot an even par to finish in 19th for his Sabercats, while Parker finished … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete Addison Andrews of Mica Mountain passed the 3,000 career set mark earlier this week in a 3-1 win for her Bolts team over Salpointe. Playing in front of a packed house, the 4th-ranked Mica team prevented top-ranked Salpointe from sweeping … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde standout runner Andrew Smith recently won the prestigious John Gleeson Invitational, hosted by Salpointe at Rolling Hills Golf Course. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, the senior completed the 5k course in 16:24 for a convincing win over 2nd place. Tanque Verde senior Andrew … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde quarterback Rocco Haggard continues to lead his Hawks team and remains among the area leaders in passing, according to AllSportsTucson and Maxpreps. Haggard, a junior, ranks #9 in passing among Southern Arizona quarterbacks with 943 yards on the season along with 14 touchdowns. Impressively, … Read More
As the volleyball season enters its second half, Desert Speed School athletes continue to offer strong play for their high school teams, with a number of players among the local statleaders. According to Maxpreps, Southern Arizona leaders include: Madison Gardner, Empire – #1 Aces, #4 Assists Addison Andrews, Mica Mountain … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Sabino senior and Desert Speed School athlete Chase Pickering won the Flowing Wells Tournament of Champions over the weekend, shooting a five-under to win the individual title and help lead his Sabercats to a 3rd-place team finish. Full story… Sabino senior standout Chase Pickering … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde grad Jasmin Joseph, now a standout for Pima College, was recently named the ACCAC Division II Defensive Player of the Week, following a 3-0 stretch for the Aztecs which included wins over nationally-ranked teams. From The Tucson Sentinel: The Aztecs went 3-0 with two … Read More
Coming off the strongest season in school history, Desert Speed School athlete Rocco Haggard has his Tanque Verde football team off to a 2-1 start heading into Week 4 of the high school season. Offensively, Haggard threw for 4 touchdowns in a convincing 38-8 win over Phoenix Cortez in Week 3. … Read More
With the volleyball season now in full swing, Speed School athletes and teams are continuing to make headlines on the court. Salpointe junior Nicole Monge and her Lancer teammates recently won their home tournament, the Lancer Classic, going 5-0 over two days to take the title. UHS senior Delaney Reuter was named … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Week 3 Ed Doherty Medallion Nominees included two local Desert Speed School athletes. The Ed Doherty Medallion is awarded each awarded each week to the top performers on the football field, and is presented by the Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club. Desert Speed School … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Hastings College junior linebacker Jake Lambert was named Defensive Player of the Week recently, following his performance for the Broncos in Week 1 of the college football season in which he accumulated 9 total tackles. A top returning player for Hastings, the Empire grad is expected … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes are off to a strong start as the high school football season gets underway, with five players being named to the Preseason Watch List before Week 1 games kicked off last week. Salpointe teammates Thomas Regina and Roman Fina – a recent Duke University commit – were recognized for … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe standout Roman Fina made news earlier this summer when announcing his commitment to Duke University football. Fina, an All-State offensive tackle for the Lancers, is expected to be one of the top offensive lineman in the state for his senior season. Fina’s older brother Bruno, … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and All-State golfer Chase Pickering has started the 2024 season strong, with a first-place finish at Dove Mountain earlier this week. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Pickering – who was 16th at the state championships last year – defeated the field and winning by 2 … Read More
Five Desert Speed School athletes are among those highlighted by AllSportsTucson as players to watch on the volleyball court as the high school season gets underway. Senior Addison Andrews highlights the list, and already has her Mica Mountain team poised to be one of the top area teams with a win … Read More
Ten Desert Speed School athletes were recognized following the spring high school season for their play on the field. The list was highlighted by five players who received 1st-team honors. As reported by AllSportsTucson and AZPreps365, the 2024 recognitions included: Nate Shoemaker, Catalina Foothills – AllSportsTucson 1st-team Region; AZPreps365 1st-team … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes now competing at the collegiate level were recently recognized with academic honors from the 2023-24 academic year. Locally, Catalina Foothills grad and Pima College sprinter Paden Hall was named a 3rd-Team Academic All-American, while fellow Pima College athlete Jasmin Joseph – an outside hitter for the … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete Connor Tumlinson has his Canyon View Little League team in the Little League semifinals, following a thriller of a quarterfinal game against Chandler North. Tumlinson struck out the final batter to end a Chandler rally and win preserve the 10-9 … Read More
Congratulations to our 12 Desert Speed School athletes and softball players who earned all-star recognition following the spring high school season earlier this year. The list was highlighted by state champions Morgan Faunce of Empire (3A State Champions) along with Brooke Wild and Jordan Goedel of Salpointe (4A State Champions). Full list of athletes earning … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Sabino senior golfer Chase Pickering was recently honored as the recipient of the Michael J. Harris Core Values Award from the Tucson Conquistadores and Charlotte Harris. One of the top golfers in the state, Pickering was given the award at the City Junior Championships, held at … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes on the Salpointe boys’ and girls’ track teams were part of Lancer athletes who swept the Division III state championship meets recently. Distance runner Aric Accetta highlighted the results, taking home the 4×800 state championship along with his relay teammates, and also finishing 10th in the 3200m … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and University of North Dakota senior catcher Cassie Castaneda was named an Honorable Mention All-Summit League selection following the 2024 collegiate softball season. According to a university press release: Castaneda has been the top Hawk at the plate during the conference season boasting a .319 batting … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Salpointe softball (Jordan Goedel, Brooke Wild) won their sixth consecutive state championship, setting a 4A record for most consecutive titles. The Lancers avenged earlier losses during the season to cross-town rival CDO following an offensive outburst in the title game – one that … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Brandeis University soccer captain Sydney Lenhart was recognized recently for her on-campus leadership to go along with her athletic performance, according to a university press release. The Morris Sepinuck Award is presented to the varsity athlete who not only displays outstanding sportsmanship but also makes a significant contribution … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Morgan Faunce and her Empire teammates completed a historic run through the state softball playoffs, culminating in a convincing 10-6 win in the state title game over #1-ranked Valley Christian. As reported by John Theriault of AZPreps365, the Ravens built what would become an insurmountable 8-2 lead … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Arizona softball infielder and Desert Speed School alum Carlie Scupin has received Pac-12 honors. Scupin is receiving second team all-conference and all-defensive team honors for the first time in her career. Scupin is leading the team and is second in the conference with … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athletes from the Empire and Salpointe softball teams have advanced to the 3A and 4A state title games, respectively. Both schools made the final games following wins over fellow Tucson-area teams, with Empire (Morgan Faunce) defeating Tanque Verde (Chloe Hotchkiss, … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes from two local teams will square off in the 3A softball state championship semifinals this week, with a trip to the title game on the line. As reported by AllSportsTucson, Morgan Faunce and her Empire team advanced to the semifinal round with a 3-2 win over … Read More
With the high school baseball and softball playoffs now underway, seven Desert Speed School-led teams have advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, the following teams and Speed School athletes won their first round matchups: #5 Cienega (Sophia Butt) 8-0 over … Read More
As the softball and baseball playoffs kick off with first-round action already complete, a number of Speed School athletes are among the local stat leaders on the field. Current top leaders include: Avery Nielson, Sabino – 3rd in strikeouts (172), 5th in ERA (0.90), 8th in wins (10), 9th in … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, the Salpointe beach volleyball team won their 4th consecutive state championship in dramatic fashion, coming back from down 0-2 to an upset-minded #5 Flagstaff team. The Lancers needed clutch performances from Speed School athletes Chloe Zhang, Nicole Monge, and Megan Muehlebach – all of whom won … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Salpointe beach volleyball program has advanced to the state championship for the fourth straight year, following a 3-0 win over 2nd-ranked Arcadia. Desert Speed School athletes Megan Muehlebach, Chloe Zhang, and Nicole Monge will look to repeat as state champions this Wednesday as they … Read More
As reported by The Arizona Daily Star, Desert Speed School alum and Arizona softball senior Carlie Scupin wrapped up Senior Night in the most fitting at-bat possible – with a walk-off RBI single to score the winning run and complete the series sweep of rival Arizona State. As described by sportswriter Aidan … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete Chris Arvizu of Tucson High was part of the school’s collegiate signing day. The senior midfielder for the Badgers signed with Mohave Community College. Interview with Rubio, Arvizu, Hernandez and Yebra: https://t.co/ULbbzyw3BD pic.twitter.com/nZ61dvoiUz — Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) April … Read More
As reported by The Arizona Daily Star, AZDesertSwarm, and KOLD news, University of Arizona softball has added Speed School athlete Krista Martinez to their roster as a walk-on. A three-time state champion and All-State player during her high school days at Salpointe, Martinez immediately got in the action for the Wildcats, being … Read More
Tanque Verde softball got a big late-season win – and clutch hitting from Speed School athlete Chloe Hotchkiss – in a critical matchup against Pusch Ridge. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Hotchkiss, who went 2-for-4 on the day with 2RBI, got an extra-inning hit with two outs to put … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, #3 Salpointe battled a tough #14 Trivium Prep beach volleyball team to win their first-round playoff match. Speed School athletes Megan Muehlebach, Chloe Zhang, and Nicole Monge all won their respective matches to help give the Lancers what would ultimately become a 5-0 win. Full story… Salpointe … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Salpointe took on Catalina Foothills recently; as expected, it was an epic matchup between two of the top teams in 4A and 5A, respectively. In addition to being a battle between two of the top teams in the state, it was a matchup … Read More
Following a successful high school season by Desert Speed School athletes and their teams, 25 players received All-Star recognition at various levels – including seven Player of the Year awards. The list was highlighted by Salpointe’s Emma Veliz, who was named 4A State Defensive Player of the Year, Region Player of the Year, and Region … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete and standout RB/LB Gavin Gilbert (Tanque Verde) was named the NFFSAC top scholar-athlete for the 2023-24 academic year. Gilbert led the state in tackles for the Hawks and was one of the top running backs in both yardage and touchdowns … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Catalina Foothills baseball team is currently ranked #1 in state at the 5A level. Desert Speed School athlete and CatFoot senior Luke Burns is one of the area leaders in pitching, with a 3-1 record to help lead the Falcons to a 4-1 overall … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes are among the area stat leaders as the high school softball season is now in full swing. As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Christian junior Lilly Crawford is currently ranked 4th in RBI and 10th in batting average, while Salpointe senior Jordan Goedel (pictured) is … Read More
Following one of the most successful high school basketball seasons in recent years, 20 Desert Speed School athletes were recognized for their performance on the court during the 2023-24 season – including a record number of Player of the Year honors. The list is highlighted by 4A runner-up Sahuaro stars Cisco Llamas … Read More
The Desert Speed School-trained boys basketball team from Sahuaro High School completed their historic 2023-24 season with a strong run through the 4A state playoffs, reaching the title game following a win over #1-seed ALA-Gilbert in the semifinal game. As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Cougars used clutch fourth-quarter … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Salpointe girls soccer team – with Speed School athletes EC Cazares, Emma Veliz, and Valeria Campos on the roster- squared up against Walden Grove last week for a showdown of epic proportions, as the game was not only a rematch of an … Read More
In what was a matchup between two local teams and six Desert Speed School athletes, the Salpointe and Mica Mountain boys’ soccer teams met last week for an all-Tucson 4A state championship soccer game. While Salpointe – with Speed School athletes Jamie Myer, Nico Soto, and Adrian Franks as part … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe grad Kylee Callahan, now the starting point guard for Knox College (KS), was recently named 1st-Team All-Conference for the Midwest Conference along with high school and current teammate Bria Medina. From a Knox press release: On the season, Callahan averaged 15.9 points per game, 7.0 … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Sahuaro boys’ basketball team won their first-round matchup against Paradise Honors on Wednesday night. The Cougars were led by “lightning-quick point guard” Cisco Llamas, whose on-ball defense led to transition points for Sahuaro, and fellow Speed School athletes Nick Ponds and Julian Yazon, who combined … Read More
As reported by AllSportsTucson, both the boys’ and girls’ soocer 4A state championship games will be Southern-Arizona matchups, with #2 Mica Mountain taking on #4 Salpointe on the boys’ side, and #2 Walden Grove facing off against rival #4 Salpointe for the girls’ title. Both matchups will feature Desert Speed … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, second-seeded Pusch Ridge won their first boys’ soccer title over the weekend, beating top-ranked Gilbert Christian 2-1 to win the 3A State Championship. Desert Speed School athletes Kegan Dorschner and Erik Rafacz are part of the Lions’ team, with Dorschner scoring a critical goal (20′) … Read More
As reported by AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete and Gregory School sophomore Ben Head helped lead his Hawks team to the 1A State Championship. Head, a guard, scored 10 points in the title game to win a back-and-forth battle against North Valley Christian. The Hawks capitalized on a 11-6 in the … Read More
University of Arizona infielder and Desert Speed School athlete Carlie Scupin hit a two-run homer in the 3rd inning of the Wildcats matchup against North Texas recently, helping lead the Wildcats to an 8-0 mercy-rule game. The home run was the 3rd of the season thus far for the Player of … Read More
As reported by AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete Tyson Dobbins was recently honored for hitting the 1,000 point mark for his high school career. Only a sophomore, the Desert Christian guard is one of the area leaders in scoring with a 19.8/game average, good enough for 6th overall in Southern Arizona.
Five Desert Speed School athletes are among the area leaders in scoring as the high school basketball regular season nears the end, as reported by AllSportsTucson. Players include: GIRLS Leila O’Dowd, Rincon/UHS – 2nd (22.6/game) Clara-Mae Hrouch, Catalina Foothills – 6th (18.7/game) BOYS Tyson Dobbins, Desert Christian – 6th (19.8/game) … Read More
Desert Speed School alum and University of Arizona infielder Carlie Scupin was named to the Top 100 Preseason List by D1 Softball, as reported by AZDesertSwarm. Scupin is ranked No. 37 by the publication. She started strong last year before suffering a broken arm on Mar. 15 after being hit by … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Knox College guard Kylee Callahan was named Midwest Conference Player of the Week earlier this month, following dominating performances in Puerto Rico for her Prairie Fire team. Callahan averaged a double-double with 42 points and 24 rebounds in wins over St. Mary’s and Manhattanville in the Puerto Rico … Read More
The 20th Annual MLK Classic took place earlier this week at McKale Center, with three Desert Speed School-led teams in action on the University of Arizona home court. Desert Christian sophomore guard Tyson Dobbins led his Eagles team with 16 points in a 53-39 win over Benson. DCHS is currently ranked #3 … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Cisco Llamas (Sahuaro) and Will Dixion (CDO) are among the Southern Arizona scoring leaders as region play starts up in the coming weeks. Llamas leads his Cougars team with a 18.7/game average – 9th in the area – with Dixion right behind at 10th on the scoring list with a … Read More
As the high school basketball season enters 2024 and starts to pick up steam, two Desert Speed School athletes are among the Southern Arizona scoring leaders. Rincon/UHS freshman standout Leila O’Dowd is currently ranked 2nd in the area with a 21.8/game average, while Catalina Foothills’ Clara-Mae Hrouch is 8th with 17.7/game.
A recent piece by Javier Morales on AllSportsTucson highlighted the Tucson-area lineman playing in the coming days in college football’s national championship games. Montana’s Colin Dreis and the Grizzlies take on South Dakota State this Sunday for the FCS national championship, while Matteo Mele will be with his Huskies team as … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Catalina Foothills junior Clara-Mae Hrouch hit the 1,000 point mark recently, as reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. A 5′-5″ point guard for the Falcons, Hrouch joins fellow Speed School athlete Isaiah Berg (Mica Mountain) in hitting the milestone this season.
32 Speed School athletes were selected as Fall All-Stars this past season for their performances during the high school season. The list is highlighted by Tanque Verde seniors Hannah Haggard and Gavin Gilbert, who each received Player of the Year recognition for their sports following the volleyball and football seasons, respectively. Athletes recognized include: … Read More
12 Desert Speed School athletes were recognized as Fall All-Stars for their performance on the field during the 2023 season, highlighted by Tanque Verde two-way standout Gavin Gilbert, who won multiple Player of the Year awards after leading his Hawks team to the best season in school history. Players recognized include: … Read More
Fifteen Speed School athletes were recognized as Fall All-Stars following the 2023 season. Highlighting the list was Tanque Verde senior Hannah Haggard, who earned multiple Player of the Year awards for her play at the net for the Hawks. Players recognized include: Hannah Haggard, Tanque Verde – AllSportsTucson 1A-3A Player of the … Read More
Chase Pickering was recently recognized as a Fall All-Star for golf by AllSportsTucson. Coming off a state championship match in which the Sabino junior placed 16th, Pickering was named 1st-team Southern Arizona and 1st-team DII by AllSportsTucson. Mica Mountain sophomore Hudson Parker, himself 47th at state, was named a 2nd-team Southern … Read More
Following an overtime thriller – their second in a row – Speed School athlete Colin Dreis and his University of Montana teammates will play in the upcoming FCS National Championship Game January 7th. As reported by Montana Sports, the Grizzlies defeated perennial powerhouse North Dakota State 31-29 in overtime to punch … Read More
Following a senior season in which Tanque Verde’s Gavin Gilbert helped lead his Hawks football team to the best season in school history, Gilbert was named a finalist for the prestigious Bijan Robinson Player of the Year honors from the Southern Arizona Chapter of the National Football Federation. Gilbert was a two-way … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe grad Kylee Callahan, now a sophomore guard for Knox College, was named the Midwest Conference Performer of the Week recently, following her all-around dominating performance in a win for her Prairie Fire team. Callahan scored 31 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to go along with 5 … Read More
As reported by AllSportsTucson sportswriter intern Addison Scott, Desert Speed School athlete and Mica Mountain power forward Isaiah Berg recently reached the 1,000 point milestone for his high school career. Berg, a senior, currently has his Thunderbolt team at 10-0 heading into the Holiday Break.
Desert Speed School athlete and UCLA defender Tommy Silva was recently named to the CSC Academic All-District Team, according to a university press release. Silva has been a standout on the field and in the classroom ever since arriving on campus. He’s been named to the Pac-12 All-Conference Team in all four … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Sydney Lenhart, a senior midfielder for Brandeis University, was recently named a United Soccer Coaches Association All-Region selection following her fall season for the Judges. From the university press release: Lenhart, who was an All-Region third team selection in 2022, moves up to the second team this … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete and University of Montana offensive lineman Colin Dreis was part of the Grizzlies’ win over Montana State in the Big Sky Championship game recently, earning the team a #2 seed heading into the FCS playoffs. Former Salpointe standout lineman Colin … Read More
Tanque Verde continued their record-setting season with a 24-0 first-round win over 10th-ranked Parker last week, advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time in school history. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, the Hawks are just a few years removed from a challenging 0-15 stretch for the program … Read More
A number of cross-country state championship races took place last weekend, with the boys’ and girls’ high school races running their state meets at the annual Cave Creek location. The middle-school and elementary state races also took place, put on by 4Peaks Racing and held at Asante Community Park in … Read More
The high school volleyball playoffs have arrived, and three local teams with Speed School athletes have qualified for the state tournament. Catalina Foothills (Molly Brunell, Tori Staples, Delaney Reuter), ranked #11 in 5A, won their play-in game to qualify for the tournament, although the Falcons lost a tough first-round matchup … Read More
As reported by AllSportsTucson and MaxPreps, Desert Speed School athletes continue to rank among the area statistical leaders on the volleyball court. Empire standout Madison Gardner is currently ranked #1 in aces and #5 in assists, while Catalina Foothills outside hitter Molly Brunell (above) vaulted herself to the #2 slot for kills, following … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Mica Mountain volleyball team – a new program competing at the varsity level for just two years – won the 4A Gila Region with a win over Sahuarita last week. Speed School athletes Addy Andrews and Sofia Bishop are part of the … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Tanque Verde’s Gavin Gilbert was nominated for the prestigious Ed Doherty Medallion recently, following his standout performance for the Hawks in a 30-3 win over Glendale Prep. Gilbert, a two-way RB/LB had 2 touchdowns to go along with 206 yards rushing, and added 10 tackles … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde football standout Gavin Gilbert received Player of the Week recognition from AllSportsTucson, following his dominating performance on both sides of the ball last week. Playing in a must-win game against the top region team Bisbee, Gilbert ran for 2 touchdowns along with 172 yards rushing. … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde standout runner Zoe Portewig had a Top 20 finish at the John Gleeson Lancer Invite recently. Finishing 18th overall with a time of 20:31 against a strong field, Portewig was the top finisher for her team … Read More
As reported by Kevin Murphy of AllSportsTucson, the Tanque Verde football team used a 20-point 4th quarter to pick up a big win against the top 2A San Pedro Region team Bisbee, anchored defensively in large part by Speed School athlete Eli Clausen. Tanque Verde senior DLs Toby Herfkens and … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete and Empire setter received All-Tournament recognition recently, following her play for the Ravens in the Mountain View Invitational, where they went 3-3 over two days. Gardner, a sophomore, is one of the top young players in the state, and … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete, University of Arizona grad, and Salpointe volleyball standout Jenna Johnson was recently hired by Vanderbilt University. A communications major with a minor in sports management, Johnson was part of the 2016 and 2017 Salpointe teams that won back-to-back state championship, which at the time broke a … Read More
In a battle of Speed School athletes on opposing sides of the court, the Salpointe girls volleyball team won the Lancer Classic over the weekend, going 6-0 over two days to take the tournament win. The championship match featured Speed School athletes from both Salpointe (Iris Wheeler, Megan Muehlebach, Chloe … Read More
Tanque Verde football continues winning this season, now 5-1 on the season following a convincing 31-0 win over 12th-ranked Tombstone. As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athletes Gavin Gilbert – “one of the best two-way stars in Southern Arizona” – and Eli Clausen are among the reasons … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, four Desert Speed School athletes are among the Southern Arizona stat leaders for the 2023 high school season. Headlining the quartet is Mica Mountain’s Addy Andrews, currently ranked #1 in assists. Complete list of stat leaders: Addy Andrews, Mica Mountain – #1 Assists Hannah … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Sydney Lenhart scored 3 goals for #18 Brandeis women’s soccer in their recent win over Lesley University, according to a university press release. The hat trick gives Lenhart 5 goals on the season for the Judges, tying her season high. She has now scored 14 career goals in … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Sabino standout golfer Chase Pickering received recognition in Arizona Daily Star longtime sportswriter Greg Hansen’s weekly Sunday Mailbag recently, following his 2-under performance at the PGA Tour Champions event, held at the famed Pebble Beach course. Tucson’s James Labukas, a senior at The Gregory School, and Chase Pickering, a junior … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athletes Gavin Gilbert and Grayson Bradshaw were named as Week 6 Top Performers following Tanque Verde’s dominating 58-0 win over Catalina. Bradshaw, a safety, was named a Top Performer after notching 5 tackles (2 for loss), while Gilbert earned the recognition – his … Read More
As reported by Addison Scott for AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athletes Addy Andrews and Sofia Bishop helped lead their Mica Mountain team to a runner-up finish at the Epic Tourneys Volleyball Invitational recently. Their Mica Mountain team went 5-2 over the two-day event to finish 2nd out of 112 teams. Now 17-3 … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes were recently listed among the stat leaders for the high school season, according to AllSportsTucson and MaxPreps. Players included: Addy Andrews, Mica Mountain – #1 in assists Hannah Haggard, Tanque Verde – #2 in kills, #3 in hitting percentage Madison Gardner, Empire – #5 in … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Taylor Ratdke, a local softball standout for Desert Christian and later for Vanguard University, was recently named to the coaching staff for Angelo State University. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Radtke is currently pursuing her graduate degree at Angelo State following her years playing collegiately.
Three Desert Speed School players were among those recognized by AllSportsTucson for their performances on the field in Week 5 of the high school football season. On the offensive side of the ball, Catalina Foothills’ Henry Nentl had 103 yards receiving for the Falcons, while Tanque Verde’s Gavin Gilbert had 101 yards rushing … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete and Sabino standout golfer Chase Pickering took 4th with a 2-under in the Flowing Wells Tournament of Champions recently. Held at Silverbell Golf Course, the tournament included five of the Top 10 ranked high school golfers in the state. Pickering, … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Rincon/University cross-country teams had an impressive outing at the 31st annual Los Mezquites Invitational, hosted by Sunnyside High School. Both the boys’ and girls’ squads took first in the event, with impressively low scores of 24 and 25, respectively. In the JV … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe linebacker Thomas Regina was named an AllSportsTucson Top Performer for Week 3 of the high school football season, as reported by the site. Regina had 8 tackles for the Lancers in a 48-24 win over Shadow Ridge. Salpointe is now 3-0 on the season … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athletes Addie Andrews and Sofia Bishop were part of the Mica Mountain volleyball team that won the TUSD Invite recently, going 6-0 in the tournament after a championship win over Tucson High. (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AllSportsTucson)
Traditional Southern Arizona volleyball powerhouses Salpointe and Cienega squared off this week in an early-season battle between the schools. Salpointe ultimately prevailed in a 3-0 win that was quite a bit closer than the score may have suggested. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Lancers won the first … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Molly Brunell and Tori Staples (Catalina Foothills) and Addy Andrews and Sofia Bishop (Mica Mountain) squared off recently in an early-season matchup between two of the top teams in Southern Arizona. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Mica Mountain took the first set in convincing fashion, but strong … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Gavin Gilbert and Eli Clausen were among the AllSportsTucson Top Performers following the first week of the high school football season. As reported by Javier Morales, Clausen had 7 tackles and 2 sacks for the Hawks, with Gilbert also bringing the defensive pressure with 12 tackles (4 for … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Sabino junior Chase Pickering shot a 5-under-par 31 on the Randolph North front nine last week, finishing with the low score individually in a four-way match with CDO, Ironwood, and Salpointe. A clutch eagle on the 9th hole proved to be the deciding score … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Ironwood Ridge graduate Miranda Erro, now playing for the University of Arizona beach volleyball team, was named to the Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll for the spring 2023 season, according to a press release. A junior psychology major, Erro qualified for the honor with by completing the … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Salpointe grad and FC Tucson Women’s midfielder Paloma Teran was named to the Western Region All-Conference team for the Women’s Premier Soccer League. Also a Division II All-Conference Selection (RMAC) for her Metro State University team, Teran finished her collegiate career for the Roadrunners … Read More
The high school volleyball season is right around the corner and nine Desert Speed School athletes have been named to the Preseason Watch List by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Players to look for this season include: Delaney Reuter, UHS Molly Brunell, Catalina Foothills Tori Staples, Catalina Foothills Addison Andrews, Mica … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, the high school cross-country season is around the corner and this year brings a number of returning runners to keep an eye on this season. The watch list includes Aric Accetta (Salpointe), Andrew Smith (Tanque Verde), and Zoe Porteig (Tanque Verde). Accetta will be hoping to help lead his … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Chase Pickering was recently selected as one of 80 First Tee participants from across the country for a PGA Tour Pro-Am event to be held this September at Pebble Beach. Participants are selected by a panel of judges for the annual event, televised on The Golf Channel. Full story…
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Pima County Surf U21 women’s team won the Desert Conference title following an 8-0 win over the New Mexico Lobos, the cap on their 5-0-1 inagural season. The Surf included Desert Speed School athletes Kortney Cahill, Hannah Draper, Aerin McQuillen, and Madison Vigil.
Desert Speed School athlete and Colorado Mesa senior Ashley Bradford was named to the South Central All-Region Team for Colorado Mesa, following a powerhouse season at the plate for the Mavericks. Bradford had one of the best all-around seasons in the RMAC, finishing tenth in the RMAC for slugging percentage (.680), … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Leila Lowther and her 17U Club Cactus teammates recently took home a silver medal at the USA Volleyball National Championships, finishing 2nd in the Patriot Division. The Tucson-based team defeated the #5, #4, and #1-ranked teams en route to the championship match.
Desert Speed School alum Nick Gonzales was recently called up to the majors by the Pittsburgh Pirates and wasted no time in putting the ball into play, notching two home runs to go along with a double and a triple in the last two weeks. Following somewhat of a slow start in … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athletes Kate Connelly and Paloma Teran were instrumental in a 4-2 victory for FC Tucson over SC De Sol. Connelly assisted on the first score of the match (5′), while Teran added a second goal in first-half stoppage time. The win puts … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and North Central infielder/pitcher Daniel Montana (Cienega HS) was recently awarded with All-Conference and All-Region recognition honors following his junior season for the Rams. From the university release: The junior slugger played in a total of 28 games where he was second on the team with a … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Eastern Arizona infielder Cassidy Morrow (Sahuaro HS) was named All-ACCAC and All-Region following her sophomore season for the Gila Monsters. Morrow hit .474 with an impressive .857 slugging percentage to go along with 68 RBI on the season, helping to lead Eastern Arizona to the ACCAC … Read More
Desert Speed School alumni and collegiate softball players Bela Goerke (Sahuaro HS) and Cassie Castaneda (Sabino HS) recently earned academic recognition for their performance in the classroom. Goerke, a catcher, was named Academic All-District following her season with the University of South Dakota. Goerke posted 3.62 grade-point average as a pre-nursing major. She garnered … Read More
Desert Speed School alum Wade Heerboth, an assistant coach with the Case Western Reserve men’s tennis team, was part of the Spartans’ 2023 National Championship recent victory. Following a successful high school career at Catalina Foothills, Heerboth starred for the Kenyon College men’s team, where he became one of the most … Read More
Desert Speed School alum and University of Arizona infielder Carlie Scupin received both athletic and academic recognition recently, according to a university press release. After leading the Wildcats in slugging percentage this season, Scupin was named 2nd-Team All-Region. In addition, she was named CSC All-Academic after finishing the year with a … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Avery Nielson pitched a nine-strikeout, 2-run performance for Sabino to help lead the Sabercats to the 3A State Championship, their fourth consecutive for the program. As reported by Andy Morales, Nielson survived a two-run home run by fellow Speed School athlete Morgan Faunce of Empire late in the … Read More
As reported by the Arizona Daily Star, Desert Speed School athlete Jacob Charlson and his CDO teammates defended their 2022 state championship with a 4-1 win over 2nd-ranked Scottsdale Saguaro to win the 2023 4A State Title. Originally starting the season at just 7-7, the Dorados rallied to a strong second half of … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, Desert Speed School athlete Krista Martinez and her Salpointe teammates won a hard-fought state championship game against Greenway on Tuesday, ultimately prevailing with a 2-0 win. Martinez’s sacrifice bunt helped advance what would ultimately become the first run of the game for the Lancers in the … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete Jacob Charlson will look to help lead his CDO team to a repeat state championship today as the Dorados take on #2 Scottsdale Saguaro in Tempe for the 4A championship. CDO has won 10 of its last 11 games, including … Read More
As reported by The Arizona Daily Star, Desert Speed School athletes Megan Muehlebach and Gabriella Monge helped lead their Salpointe beach volleyball teams to the state championship this week with a 3-0 win over Estrella Foothills. Both Muehlebach and Monge won their respective matches to clinch the state title – the … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, three Desert Speed School athletes currently hold the top Southern Arizona Track & Field times and marks, led by Salpointe distance standouts Michael Urbanski and Kylie Wild. Urbanski currently holds the top 1600m (4:16) and 3200m (9:18) times, while Wild is also ranked #1 in the same … Read More
Desert Speed School alum Cassidy Morrow and Eastern Arizona standout Cassidy Morrow earned her second ACCAC Player of the Week honors recently, picking up the award for the week of April 4th. As reported by the college, Morrow had 10 hits, 5 runs, and 6 RBI last week in four wins for the … Read More
Speed School athletes fared well at the recent Lancer Track & Field Invite, according to Andy Morales of AZPreps365. Catalina Foothills sprinter Paden Hall took 1st in the 200m with a time of 22.60, while Salpointe standout Michael Urbanski won the 800m with a 2:00 run. On the girls’ side, Boston College-commit Kylie Wild and her relay … Read More
Speed School athletes and local softball standouts are among the area stat leaders on the field, according to MaxPreps. At the plate, Desert Christian shortstop Lilly Crawford is #4 among area players in batting with a .611 average. Meanwhile, Sabino starting pitcher Avery Nielson is #4 in wins, #6 ERA, and #8 … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Knox College freshman guard Kylee Callahan was recently honored with Midwest Conference Newcomer of the Year following her freshman season playing for the Prairie Fire. The Salpointe grad was instrumental in the conference championship game in which she had 16 points and help seal the win with late-game free … Read More
Desert Speed School alum and Sahuaro grad Cassidy Morrow, now playing for Eastern Arizona, was recently recognized with ACCAC Player of the Week honors. As noted by the university, the sophomore infielder earned the honors following her 10 hits and 7 RBI in 15 at-bats throughout the week for the Gila Monsters. … Read More
Paradise Valley pitcher and Desert Speed School athlete Liam O’Brien was recently named ACCAC Pitcher of the Week for the Pumas, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. The recognition came following a six-inning outing against Phoenix College in which the righty allowed just 2 hits as he also accumulated 6 strikeouts in … Read More
Chaminade University guard and Desert Speed School alum Emma Morris was recently honored with All-District Academic honors, according to the University. Chaminade University women’s basketball guard Emma Morris (Tucson, Ariz./Tanque Verde) was named Tuesday to the College Sports Communicators Academic (CSC) All-District Team. The junior averaged 7.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, the Salpointe Lancer Baseball Classic took place last week with Tucson-area teams competing along with teams from across the Southwest. Desert Speed School athletes Alex Reitz, Chase North, Rocco Haggard, and Beck Caballero are part of a Tanque Verde team that won their first-round matchup, and … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Megan Muehlebach and Gabby Monge won their respective beach volleyball matchups last week, helping propel their Salpointe team to a 5-0 victory over Seton Catholic. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, the win builds on the Lancers active 65 match win streak which dates back to 2019. … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and CDO infielder Jacob Charlson went 2-2 at the plate and added an RBI for his Dorado team in the championship of the Chris Moon Invitational to help lead CDO to a 11-6 win over Sahuaro. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, CDO went 4-1 in … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes and Salpointe grad Kylee Callahan played a critical role in leading her Knox College women’s team to their first Conference Championship in program history, with her two free throws with 11 seconds remaining in the game – part of her 16 points overall – giving the Prairie Fire … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Emma Veliz and EC Cazares were part of the Salpointe team that won their 10th girls’ soccer state championship recently with a 2-1 win over a tough Walden Grove team. As reported by Andy Morales, the Lancers found themselves in an early deficit to Walden Grove, … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Cienega outfielder Skylar Hardin has signed her collegiate letter-of-intent to play for Eastern New Mexico. A first-team All-Conference selection by AZPreps365 and AllSportsTucson, Hardin will bring defensive range in the field along with a strong on-base percentage to the Greyhounds.
Desert Speed School athlete and multi-sport athlete Cole Revis (Catalina Foothills) has committed to the Northern Arizona football team, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. As Morales noted, Revis – a wide receiver – led the Falcons last season with 30 receptions and 8 touchdowns. Also a volleyball and soccer standout, he … Read More
North Dakota catcher and Speed School athlete Cassie Castaneda was named to the Summit League Preseason Watch List recently, according to a university press release. Castaneda started all 47 games she appeared in behind the plate, notching a .989 fielding percentage and leading the Summit League with 16 runners caught stealing. At … Read More
As reported by AZPreps365, the Catalina Foothills girls soccer team has advanced to the state semifinals, following two overtime playoff wins – including a quarterfinal upset of #3 Millennium. The Falcons won their first-round matchup over #11 Centennial thank in large part to a deep strike by Speed School athlete Gracie … Read More
Desert Speed School alum and Arizona softball standout Carlie Scupin was named to the preseason All-Pac-12 recently, according to a university press release. Scupin, a junior from Tucson, is coming off an All-Region campaign in 2022. In the 2022 season, Scupin hit 19 home runs to rank third on the team … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Malachi Allen (Salpointe volleyball) and Sasha Ganem (Salpointe swim) signed their collegiate letter-of-intents earlier this week to continue competing at the college level. Allen, a front-row player for the Lancers, signed with Kentucky State. Meanwhile, Ganem – a 3x state champion in the pool earlier this fall – signed … Read More
Desert Speed School alum and Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Nick Gonzales has been invited as a non-roster invite to the Pirates’ camp for spring training later this spring. Rated the #8 overall prospect for the club, Gonzales currently plays with the AA Altoona Curves. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete and standout Pima/ACU men’s basketball standout Robby Wilson was recently featured on the AllSportsTucson podcast to talk about his athletic journey – a path that has recently led to him joining the University of Washington coaching staff for the women’s team. A state champion on the 2013 … Read More
As reported by AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete and Catalina Foothills senior Cole Revis is among the local leaders on the soccer field. A forward, Revis currently ranks #7 in assists, #9 in goals scored, and #8 overall in points scored. His Falcons are currently undefeated in section play and sit atop … Read More
As reported by the Desert Swarm, Arizona softball infielder and Speed School alum Carlie Scupin was named to the USA Softball Player of the Year watch list recently. As reported by the site: Scupin has been Arizona’s starter at first base in every game over her two seasons with the Wildcats. The … Read More
Seven Desert Speed School athletes and alumni were named to Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen’s Top 100 Sports Figures of 2022 list. Among those athletes recognized: #22 – Logan Cole, Salpointe/University of Arizona softball Ranked as the No. 23 overall softball player in the country, the Salpointe Catholic High School infielder … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Sabino senior Ella Rustand has signed collegiately with BYU, according to a university press release. A defender for the nationally-ranked SC de Sol club team, Rustand will be graduating high school early in order to enroll in January with the Cougars. From the University release, Rustand’s … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde standout catcher Paige Brady signed collegiately with DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. A senior for the Hawks, Brady hits .353 at the plate while boasting a 4.0 GPA in the classroom.
Salpointe standout swimmer Sasha Ganem was named Southern Arizona DIII Swimmer of the Year recently by AllSportsTucson, following a 2022 season in which she won three golds at the State Championship meet. Ganem also earned All-Start recognition from the site in the following events: 50 Free, 100 Free, 100 Back, 200 Medley … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Cameron University outside hitter Arianna Navarrete was named as a Lone Star Conference Honorable Mention selection recently, following her senior season for the Aggies. From the university press release: Navarrete, a senior outside hitter from Tucson, Ariz., was selected to the LSC All-Conference Honorable Mention team after … Read More
Five Desert Speed School athletes and cross-country runners were recognized recently as All-Stars for their performance during the 2022 season. The list is highlighted by Salpointe standouts Kylie Wild and Michael Urbanksi, who each were honored with Runner of the Year honors. Athletes recognized include: Kylie Wild, Salpointe – 2022 State Champion, … Read More
Eight Desert Speed School athletes were recognized as volleyball All-Stars following the fall season. The list is highlighted by Tanque Verde’s Jasmin Joseph and Hannah Haggard along with Salpointe libero Gabriella Monge – who each won Region and/or Division Player of the Year honors. Players recognized include: Jasmin Joseph, Tanque Verde – AZPreps365 … Read More
Hillsdale College defensive tackle and Speed School athlete Kendall Tobin was named All-Conference recently for the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. From the team press release: Senior Kendall Tobin also earned third team honors after a mid-season position switch. A defensive end for virtually his entire career at Hillsdale, Tobin moved inside to … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and UCLA men’s soccer standout Tommy Silva was recently honored for his on-field and classroom performance, as he was named Academic All-District by College Sports Communications. From the team media release: Silva has been a standout on the field and in the classroom ever since arriving on … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe senior Michael Urbanski concluded his high-school cross country career with a 2nd-place individual finish at the state meet, helping lead his Lancer team to a runner-up team finish overall. Urbanski finished the 3A championship race in a time of 15:58, one of the fastest … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Boston College-commit Kylie Wild won the 3A State Championship on Saturday, her third consecutive individual title. Also a multiple-state champion on the track, Wild won with a time of 18:40, helping to lead her Salpointe team to a runner-up team finish. Salpointe senior Kylie Wild wins her … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, Desert Speed School athlete and Pusch Ridge senior Cody Rafacz was instrumental in a resounding quarterfinal victory for 3rd-ranked Pusch Ridge football team in the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs. Rafacz’ 74-yard touchdown reception gave the Lions a 28-0 lead near the end of the … Read More
Desert Speed School alum and Pittsburgh Pirates first-round draft pick Nick Gonzales was named an Arizona Fall League Top Performer recently, following a strong offensive performance at the plate for the Peoria Javelinas. From MLB.com: Gonzales reached base four times with two singles and two walks in Peoria’s loss, driving in a … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Ironwood Ridge grad Chase Cassel was named Scout Team Player of the Week for St. Norbert College recently. The sophomore quarterback and Tucson native was recognized for the week of October 26th, according to a press release.
Desert Speed School athlete and multisport athlete Sasha Ganem finished the Arizona State Championship swim meet with three gold medals and a bronze. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Salpointe senior won the 100 Back, too bronze in the 50 Free, and won gold along with her relay teammates … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Sabino golf standout Chase Pickering took 6th at the Division II State Championships recently, according to Andy Morales of AZPreps365. The sophomore shot 70 and 72 at Tucson National to help lead his Sabercat team to a 5th-place team finish. Full results…
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athletes Leila Lowther and Megan Muehlebach were instrumental late in the region title match for their Salpointe volleyball team, ultimately winning the region championship over #4 CDO. The win gives the #1 Lancers an automatic bid to the state tournament. As Morales described … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes and standout cross-country runners Kylie Wild and Michael Urbanski were among the top performers at the annual John Gleeson Lancer Invitational held on Saturday at Rolling Hills Golf Course. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Urbanski took 2nd in the boys’ race while Wild – the two-time defending … Read More
Desert Speed School alum Tommy Silva, now a junior left back for the #15-ranked UCLA men’s soccer team, was named to the College News Team of the Week, according to a press release from the Pac-12. LOS ANGELES – UCLA junior left back Tommy Silva has been named to the College Soccer News … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes have continued to have standout performances on the field as the high school season progresses. One of the top defensive backs in Southern Arizona, Salpointe senior Jaxson Greene had an interception for the Lancers in their 55-14 win over Mica Mountain. Meanwhile, Tanque Verde had a dominating … Read More
A number of Desert Speed School volleyball players competed recently in the Lancer Fall Classic, hosted by Salpointe. As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, the championship showdown featured #1 and #2 seeds Salpointe and Rincon/UHS going head-to-head in a three-set match, with the host Salpointe prevailing 15-6 in the third … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Pusch Ridge senior Cody Rafacz is among the local leaders in receiving, according to Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. A two-way defensive back/wide receiver who is an anchor of the Lions’ defense, Rafacz is among several Pusch Ridge receivers leading the area in receiving – his … Read More
Five Desert Speed School athletes are among the local leaders on the volleyball court, according to Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. The list is headlined by Tanque Verde junior Hannah Haggard, the Southern Arizona leader in aces. Desert Speed School athletes listed include: Hannah Haggard, Tanque Verde – #1 Aces Addison Andrews, … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Trinity Morales, now playing for the University of Oregon, was nominated for Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week for the week of Sept 19th, according to a press release. Full nominations… So many exciting plays on both sides of the field tonight. Can’t stop watching this #SCTop10 … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Hannah Haggard and Jasmin Joseph were instrumental parts of a Tanque Verde win in the recent TUSD Tournament. According to Andy Morales of AZPreps365, the Hawks went 6-0 in the tournament (now 8-0 on the season), defeating Rincon/UHS in the championship match. Joseph, an outside hitter, led all … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Pima volleyball sophomore Haley Duncan played a pivotal role in her Pima Aztecs doubleheader success last week, putting in a dominant performance with 9 kills and 6 blocks against South Mountain and Williston State College. Her stellar front-row play enabled the Aztecs to come back … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Pima men’s soccer forward Emerson Ram assisted on a 46th-minute goal to open up the scoring for the Aztecs in what would become a 3-0 win over Glendale College, according to a university release. Ram, an Ironwood Ridge graduate, is expected to be a significant contributor … Read More
Five Desert Speed School volleyball players have been as top returners for the 2022 season, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Players listed include: Addy Andrews, Mica Mountain Hannah Haggard, Tanque Verde Jasmin Joseph, Tanque Verde Sophia Lee, UHS Megan Muehlebach, Salpointe
Desert Speed School athletes Arianna and Anjolie Navarrete were named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll recently, according to a university press release. The duo were local volleyball standouts for St. Augustine and are now playing for Cameron University in Richardson, TX. Full story…
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Sahuaro High School alums and Desert Speed School athletes Ashley Bradford (Colorado Mesa University) and Cassidy Morrow (Eastern Arizona College) were recently named as Easton Academic All-American Scholar Athletes by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. For her part, Bradford was also named a D2 … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes were listed among the top returners for the upcoming 2022 golf season, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. On the girls’ side, Salpointe’s Akyra and Kalliyen Kay are among the top 20 returners, while fellow Lancer Chase Pickering, a Salpointe sophomore, is expected to contribute for the boys’ … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes are among the top runners returning for the 2022 cross-country season, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. The list is highlighted by Salpointe senior Kylie Wild, the two-time defending state champion who is coming off three gold medals in the 2022 track state championship meet. Fellow Lancer Michael … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe football/volleyball standout Dylan Dreis was named a finalist for 2022 Student-Athlete of the Year, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. The award is a continuation of the longtime Tucson Citizen tradition of recognizing local student-athletes for their success in the classroom, in competition, and their contributions … Read More
Six Desert Speed School athletes were awarded academic recognition following the spring 2022 season, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. These included Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll athletes Carlie Scupin (Arizona softball) and Miranda Erro (beach volleyball), along with Pima soccer’s Kortney Cahill, who was named an Academic All-American by the NJCAA. In addition, Ben Dow … Read More
Seventeen Desert Speed School athletes were recognized following the 2022 spring softball season, headlined by three players who garnered five Player of the Year honors. After pitching a shutout in the state title game to lead Sabino to the 3A state championship, Southern Utah commit Riley Nielson was named AZPreps365 … Read More
Pusch Ridge’s Bailey Axen was named an 3A All-Southern Arizona selection recently, following a senior golf season in which he helped lead his PRCA team to the state playoffs. Axen was a 1st-team selection for the Lions, according to AllSportsTucson. (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AllSportsTucson)
Four Desert Speed School athletes were recognized for their spring seasons on the volleyball court this past spring season, highlighted by the front row of Salpointe’s team – with both Dylan Dreis and Malachi Allen being named Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, respectively. Players honored include: Dylan Dreis, … Read More
Six Desert Speed School athletes earned postseason recognition following the high school season. The list is highlighted by CDO infielder Jacob Charlson, who was a 2022 State Champion as part of the CDO state title-winning team. Complete list of players recognized include: Jacob Charlson, CDO – AZPreps365 2nd-team, AllSportsTucson 2nd-team Ryan … Read More
Following a dominant season in which their Salpointe beach volleyball team went undefeated and won the 2022 State Championship, Desert Speed School athletes Megan Muehlebach and Gabriella Monge were recognized as spring All-Stars by AllSportsTucson. Muehlebach was recognized as a 1st-team selection, while Monge was named to the 2nd-team. (Photo credits: … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes were recognized as spring All-Stars following the spring tennis season, according to AllSportsTucson. Players receiving recognition include: Sophia Lee, UHS – 2nd-team Kalliyen Kay, Salpointe – 2nd-team Akyra Kay, Salpointe – 2nd-team
Seven Desert Speed School athletes were recognized as All-Stars following the spring track & field season, according to AllSportsTucson. The list is highlighted by distance standout Kyle Wild of Salpointe, who was named Runner of the Year following a state championship meet in which she won the 1600m, 3200m, 4×800, and finished … Read More
University of North Dakota catcher and Speed School athlete Cassie Castaneda was named to the Summit League All-Tournament Team recently for the Fighting Hawks. From the North Dakota press release: Castaneda led the Fighting Hawks at the plate during their first round game against the Bison. She finished 2-for-3 at the … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and defending state champion Kylie Wild had a dominating performance in the state meet recently, picking up three gold metals and helping lead her Salpointe girls team to the team title. Wild won the 1600m and 3200m events for her individual titles, added a runner-up finish in … Read More
As reported by the Arizona Daily Star, Desert Speed School athlete Riley Nielson pitched a complete-game shutout – surrendering just two hits – to lead her Sabino team to the 3A State Championship, defeating #2 Winslow 8-0 for the third-consecutive state title for Sabino. Desert Speed School athletes on the Sabercats roster … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Jacob Charlson and his CDO teammates rallied to come back and win the 4A State Championship over Salpointe on Monday night. As reported by the Arizona Daily Star, CDO came back from down 3-0 to win a 7-6 thriller – aided by two RBI by Charlson – … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Jordy Johnson, Logan Cole, and Krista Martinez and their Salpointe softball teammates were on the winning end of a thrilling 10-7 state championship game against rival CDO on Monday night. As reported by the Arizona Daily Star, the Lancers got two crucial RBI from Martinez and would hold off … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes and Colorado Mesa University teammates Ashley Bradford and Lauren Wedman both picked up postseason recognition following their 2022 softball seasons for the Mavericks. Bradford earned Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors along with 1st-team All-Conference and 2nd-team All-Region. Bradford, a Tucson, Arizona native, had a … Read More
Catalina Foothills has advanced to the 5A State Semifinals, as reported by the Arizona Daily Star. The Falcons – with Desert Speed School athletes Lauren Sizemore (above) and Alex Abeyta on the roster – won an 8-7 thriller over Cactus Shadows in the elimination bracket, setting up a Thursday semifinal game … Read More
As reported by Britanny Bowyer of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athletes and Sabino seniors Riley Nielson and Ashley Stewart were instrumental in a 16-7 semifinal win for the Sabercats that advances them to the 3A state title game, where they will have the chance to defend their 2021 State Championship. Hitting by … Read More
As reported by Brittany Bowyer of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe senior point guard Kylee Callahan has signed collegiately with Knox University (Illinois). Callahan was a crucial part of the Lancers’ 2022 State Championship team, and was named 4A Player of the Year by AllSportsTucson and Region Player of … Read More
The AIA State Championship Track Meet continues with prelims this week, and a total of 10 Desert Speed School athletes have qualified for the meet. The list is headlined by Salpointe junior Kylie Wild, the defending 1600m and 3200m champion. Those competing for a state title include: Kylie Wild, Salpointe – … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, a 2-run home run by Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe outfielder Jordy Johnson helped turn on the scoring for the Lancers in a third-round win over #4 Paradise Honors. The blast was just one of many active bats for Salpointe, with fellow Speed School athletes Krista … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Pima College infielder Preston Clifford was named first-team All-ACCAC and first-team Region. From the Pima Aztecs press release: Sophomore infielder Preston Clifford (Sabino HS) was named first team All-ACCAC and first team All-Region I, Division I. He batted .379 in 54 games played with 177 at-bats. He tied … Read More
As reported by the Arizona Daily Star, the Salpointe beach volleyball has completed their 15-0 undefeated season with a 4A State Championship, winning 5-0 over #2 Flagstaff on Wednesday night. Desert Speed School athletes Gabriella Monge and Megan Muehlebach both won their respective matches to help secure the win for the Lancers. Full story… … Read More
Seen as a precursor to the State Championships in just over a week, the Southern Arizona Championships brought out some of the top track & field talent in the area, with Speed School athletes among some of the top performers. Individual meet champions included Kyle Wild in the 1600m, Emarie Sooter in the … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, three Desert Speed School athletes have received collegiate honors recently. Athletes receiving recognition include Salpointe grads Colin Dreis (University of Montana) and Isabella Almazan (University of Northern Colorado), who both received Big Sky Academic All-Conference honors. Meanwhile, Tucson High grad and University of Arizona softball standout Carlie … Read More
As reported by Brittany Bowyer of AllSportsTucson, Salpointe beach volleyball has advanced to the state final match on Wednesday, where they will have a chance to defend their 2021 State Championship. Speed School athlete Gabriella Monge and her partner picked up an early win for Salpointe in the semifinal contest against … Read More
As the volleyball state playoffs are quickly approaching, three Speed School athletes are among the statistical leaders statewide. Salpointe’s Malachi Allen is #3 in blocks and #5 in hitting, followed immediately by teammate Dylan Dreis at #6. Meanwhile, Sabino’s Gabe Marshall is #6 in serving with 46 aces. Full leaderboards (Photo credit: Andy … Read More
With the championship season approaching, a number of Speed School athletes have notched top track and field times and marks. Heading into the Southern Arizona Championships this weekend with the state meet just around the corner in May, current top performers include: Kylie Wild, Salpointe – #1 (1600m), #1 (3200m), … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Megan Muehlebach and Gabriella Monge each won their first-round matches on the sand Monday, helping their Lancer team advance to the second round. Undefeated and with the #1 overall seed, Salpointe will take on #9 Deer Valley later this week in the second round. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes are among the top statistical leaders this softball season, according to MaxPreps. Defending 3A state champion-winning pitcher Riley Nielson of Sabino is currently #2 in wins, #4 in strikeouts, and #6 in ERA among all Southern Arizona players, while 4A state champion Logan Cole (Salpointe) is #8 … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe centerfielder Gunner Geile is among the Southern Arizona leaders in home runs, according to MaxPreps stats. Geile’s 3 home runs midway through the season put him in 10th place among all players.
Desert Speed School athletes Dylan Dreis and Malachi Allen were part of the #1-ranked Salpointe volleyball team that won its home Invitational recently, defeating Catalina Foothills in the title game. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, the championship back was a thriller that went down to the wire. Fellow Speed School … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Sabino grad Preston Clifford was instrumental in a Pima College sweep of #1-nationally ranked Central Arizona College recently. As reported by Nate Martinez of AllSportsTucson, Clifford went 3-for-5 from the plate with a run and an RBI, helping lead the Aztecs to 6-3 and 12-6 wins … Read More
With teams from across the state competing, Salpointe’s Lancer Invitational is tends to bring out some of the top mid-season competition from around Arizona, and this year’s meet was no exception – with strong performances from Speed School athletes. Sabino’s Ava and Emarie Sooter had some of the top performances in the field … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, top-ranked Salpointe softball had been eagerly anticipated a mid-season matchup against rival CDO, and the Lancer bats did not disappoint. Taking on a Dorados team that was 22-1 on the season and was coming into the game on a 10-game winning streak, the … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Riley Nielson was named March Athlete of the Month by AllSportsTucson – no surprise considering the pitcher’s impressive stats from the circle: 8-0 with a 0.98 ERA during the month of March. As reported by AllSportsTucson, Nielson, a Southern Utah signee, has 91 strikeouts on the year, while also … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Kohl Goerke has signed collegiately to play football at Dakota State, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. A linebacker for Sahuaro High School set to graduate in the spring, Goerke has always been a regular face at the facility, always willing to put in extra work. Nathan Kohl … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe shortstop Logan Cole is among the Southern Arizona leaders in hitting, according to Javier Morales/Maxpreps. A senior, Cole has her defending state champion Lancer team off to a 6-0 start with her .548 average at the plate – ranking #8 among all area players. … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Salpointe won the Mountain View Invitational recently, going undefeated in six matches throughout the tournament. Desert Speed School athletes Malachi Allen and Dylan Dreis are part of the winning Lancer team. (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AllSportsTucson)
Desert Speed School athlete and two-time defending state cross-country champion Kylie Wild was a part of the Salpointe Distance Medley Relay team setting a school record recently at the 18th Annual Mario Castro Invitational. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Wild and her DMR teammates secured the relay win – … Read More
Ten Desert Speed School athletes were recognized as Winter All-Stars for their performance on the field during the 2021-2022 high school season. The list was highlighted by Salpointe midfielder Trinity Morales, a state champion as part of the Lancer team, who was named AZPreps365 Region Player of the Year along … Read More
Seven Desert Speed School athletes were recognized as Winter All-Stars following the 2021-2022 season. The list is headlined by Salpointe point guard and 4A state champion Kylee Callahan, who was named 4A Player of the Year by AZPreps365 and AllSportsTucson. Complete list of players receiving recognition include: Kylee Callahan, Salpointe – … Read More
As reported by Justice delos Santos of MLB.com, Pittsburgh Pirates second-baseman and Desert Speed School alum Nick Gonzales is eagerly eyeing his second year in the professional ranks, coming off a rookie season in which he hit .302 with 18 home runs in the Pirates’ farm system. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe midfielder Trinity Morales was named AllSportsTucson February Athlete of the Month, according to the site. A first-team selection along with Region Player of the Year, Morales scored a crucial goal in penalties to help give her Lancers a state title following a 4-3 victory over … Read More
In what one player called “the craziest game,” Desert Speed School athletes Trinity Morales, Allie Watson, and Emma Veliz were all part of the Salpointe girls’ team that won the 4A State Title recently in dramatic fashion. As reported by Al Bravo of The Arizona Daily Star, the Lancers ultimately prevailed after OT and … Read More
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…
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe point guard Kylee Callahan was instrumental in the Lancers’ state title win over #5 Flagstaff on Monday night. As reported by Al Bravo of the Arizona Daily Star, Callahan scored 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting to go along with 7 rebounds and 4 assists, and was … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Kylee Callahan was named January Female Athlete of the Month recently by AllSportsTucson, following a strong showing by the senior point guard in which she led her Lancer team to an 8-0 record through the month. As reported by the outlet, Callahan had an impressive near-quadruple-double in … Read More
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
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Sabino senior and Desert Speed School athlete Luke Pyle has been a crucial part of Sabino basketball’s early success this season. Already 10-7 with an undefeated 4-0 region record, Sabino defeated Palo Verde recently, with 18 points coming from Pyle’s outside shooting. .@Sabino_Hoops guard Luke … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Western New Mexico University-commit Carley Deck was part of a Club Cactus team that went 9-0 throughout the Cactus Classic Invitational, winning the 18U title. An outside hitter/middle blocker throughout her high school career at Tanque Verde, Deck was a 1st-team AllSportsTucson selection in 2021.
Tanque Verde player and Desert Speed School athlete Eli Clausen was named a MLK Classic All-Boys’ selection by AllSportsTucson recently. The sophomore forward (#30, above) added a game-high 16 points for the Hawks in a 62-53 win over Safford at McKale Center. MLK Classic recap… .@TanqVerdeHS 6-foot-4 sophomore forward Eli Clausen … Read More
With the Winter Break basketball tournaments behind teams and the heart of the power-point games now underway, two Desert Speed School athletes are currently among area leaders in scoring. According to MaxPreps, Salpointe senior Kylee Callahan is 7th among girls’ players with a 17.9 average, while Pusch Ridge’s Ryan Tertel is 8th … Read More
An annual Southern Arizona sports tradition is the Top 100 Sports Figures of the Year, as put together by veteran Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen. As usual, Desert Speed School athletes featured prominently in his compilation, with six athletes from the high school, collegiate, and professional level named to his … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe point guard Kylee Callahan was the key offensive weapon in a resounding win for the Lancers over Sahuaro. After a slow start by Salpointe, Callahan caught fire late, with 19 of her 24 points coming in the second … Read More
Salpointe point guard and Desert Speed School athlete Kylee Callahan was named to the All-Tournament team for the Nike Tournament of Champions, according to Brittany Bowyer of AllSportsTucson. Callahan’s efforts on the court were recognized over the weekend, as she was named to the Nike Tournament of Champions’ All-Tournament team for the … Read More
16 Desert Speed School athletes were recognized as Fall All-Stars this past season for their performance on the football field. The list was highlighted by Empire RB/LB Jake Lambert, who both rushed for 1,000+ yards and led all of Southern Arizona in tackles en route to earning Defensive Player of … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Jordy Johnson has committed to Division I San Jose State. Johnson, a senior outfielder for the Lancers, is part of a Salpointe team that has now won three consecutive state titles. As reported by Andy Morales, Johnson hit .344 with 17 RBI last season. (Photo credit: … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Carley Deck, a middle blocker/outside hitter for Tanque Verde, recently signed her collegiate letter-of-intent with Western New Mexico volleyball. Deck was a 2021 AllSportsTucson 1st-team selection as well as a AZPreps365 All-Region honoree.
16 Desert Speed School athletes were recognized for their performance on the volleyball court throughout the 2021 high school season, highlighted by Cienega senior Zoe Winstryg (Top Performer; Region Player of the Year), Empire’s Gisselle Vergara (Region Defensive Player of the Year), UHS’ Sophia Lee (Region Defensive Player of the Year), and … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Will Dixion is part of a CDO squad that has done a near one-eighty following a challenging 2020-21 season. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, the Dorados are now 5-2 heading into the Winter Break, a far cry from the 0-12 record from last season. Dixion, … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete and Empire two-way standout Jake Lambert was recently honored by the Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club as an Ed Doherty Award Winner finalist. Lambert starred in the backfield and also as a linebacker for the Ravens, and finished the season … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Jake Lambert (Empire), Ryan Fontaine (Pusch Ridge), and Cole Revis (Catalina Foothills) finished the 2021 football season among the top players in statistical output. Lambert, a two-way running back/linebacker for the Ravens, rarely left the field for Empire this season. He finished as the #1 Southern Arizona player defensively, … Read More
With Salpointe playing tonight for the 5A State Championship against #1 Horizon, The Arizona Central has identified Lancer wide receiver Dylan Dreis as a potential X-factor in this #1 v. #2 matchup for the state title. His natural position is quarterback and the 6-5, 195-pound senior has shown off his arm enough this … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe point guard Kylie Callahan is among the Lancer stars who have their team off to a hot start this season. As reported by Andy Morales, Salpointe is averaging 77 points/game thus far, and are 5-0 after a win over 5A Catalina Foothills – with 21 points … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, Salpointe defeated Desert Edge 29-17 in the state semifinal game to advance to the 5A state title game, with Desert Speed School athlete Dylan Dreis scoring the final touchdown for the Lancers as time ran out. Salpointe will take on #1 Horizon Friday night with the state … Read More
The Arizona Daily Star recently highlighted the unique connection that Salpointe receiver and Desert Speed School athlete Dylan Dreis has with his quarterback Treyson Bourguet. “We’ve got some really strong seniors on that defense and the underclassmen do everything they can,” quarterback Treyson Bourguet said. “Everybody works together, putting together a … Read More
As reported by KVOA News Tucson, Desert Speed School athlete Karah Mayer was recently part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Mayer, a cross-country runner and elite competitive jump-roper, has competed in the World Championships for jump rope, and trained throughout the fall to prepare for a continuous performance throughout the full … 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)
Desert Speed School athlete Dylan Dreis helped his Salpointe team advance to the 5A State Semifinals with a quarterfinal performance in which he tallied 94 yards receiving on 4 receptions – two for scores. The last remaining Tucson-area team in the state playoffs, the Lancers defeated Notre Dame Prep in a thrilling … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes were named Fall All-Stars following their successful cross-country seasons. Runners recognized: Kylie Wild, Salpointe – Div. 3 State Champion, Div. 3 Team Runner-Up, AllSportsTucson Runner of the Year, “The State Seven,” 1st-team Southern-AZ, 1st-team Division Michael Urbanski, Salpointe – Div. 3 6th-place overall, Div. 3 … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete – and three-time state champion as part of the powerhouse Ironwood Ridge girls’ golf program – Makenna Brown has committed to play collegiately for the Colorado Christian University golf program. As reported by the university: With the continued upward trajectory in the program, the Colorado Christian women’s golf … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Arianna Navarrete was recently named an All-Conference selection for Cameron University. As reported by the University: For the second-straight year Cameron volleyball student-athlete Arianna Navarrete was named to the Lone Star Conference All-Academic team as the league handed out the end-of-season awards on Wednesday night. Navarrete, a third-year player … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe #1 runner Kylie Wild defended her 2020 cross-country state championship recently, winning the 2021 state title in a time of 18:41. In addition to the individual title, her first-place finish helped lead her girls’ team to a 2nd-place team finish. Full story… On the boys’ side, … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Sasha Ganem (Salpointe) and Avery Howayeck (Catalina Foothills) were both named AllSportsTucson All-Stars for their respective seasons in the pool. Ganem was named an All-Star for the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, 50 Free, and 100 Back; Howayeck, meanwhile, was recognized for her performance in the 200 IM, 200 … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Zander Los and Chase Pickering were AllSportsTucson All-Star selections following their respective golf seasons. Los, an Ironwood Ridge senior, was a 2nd-Team selection. A newcomer on the high school golf scene, Pickering (Salpointe) was named to the 3rd-team along with being named 1st-team All-Freshman selection. (Photo credit: … Read More
Desert Speed School alum and Pittsburgh Pirate Nick Gonzales played in the AFL East-West All-Star Game recently. As reported by PiratesProspect.com, the second-baseman went 1-3 including an RBI and run scored. Quintessential Nick Gonzales; staying short to the ball, and using the entire field. Here's his single in the first inning of … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, Desert Speed School athletes Kylie Wild and Michael Urbanski of Salpointe are among the top runners expected to contend for individual and team state title honors this weekend at the cross-country championships. Wild, a junior, is the defending state champion and was the girls’ Southern Sectional Winner. … Read More
With the regular season complete for high school football, two Desert Speed School athletes remain among the top local offensive performers on the field. Pusch Ridge’s Ryan Fontaine finishes the season at the #3 passer with 1,967 yards and 19 TDs through the air. Meanwhile, two-way RB/LB Jake Lambert (Empire) finishes the … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Pusch Ridge graduate Kendall Tobin was recently named Defensive Player of the Week for Hillsdale College. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Tobin recorded two sacks in an October 30th game against Ashland.
Desert Speed School athletes Makenna Brown (Ironwood Ridge) and Emarie Sooter (Sabino) were named 2021 Girls’ Golf All-Stars recently by AllSportsTucson. Sooter – who also happens to be one of the top pole-vaulters in the state when competing for the Sabino track team – was named as a 3rd-team selection. Brown – a … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Jake Lambert was recently awarded nomination for the Ed Doherty Award, the highest high school football honor a player can receive in the state of Arizona. Lambert received the recognition following a Week 11 performance for his Empire Ravens in which he rushed for 216 yards – including … Read More
The Pima women’s soccer team has advanced to the NJCAA National Tournament, following a Regional Championship win over Mesa College. The Aztec team includes Speed School athletes Kortney Cahill and Emma Nance on their roster. Full story… (Photo credit: Raymond Suarez)
Desert Speed School athletes Gisselle Vergara and Sophia Vera are both part of an Empire volleyball squad that has advanced to the state semifinals. The Ravens defeated #3 Thatcher in a tight five-set win on Saturday, and advance to face #2 Valley Christian later this week, with a spot to the state title game … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Sasha Ganem (Salpointe) and Avery Howayeck (Catalina Foothills) each represented their schools at the State Championships recently. Ganem took 5th in the 50 Free and 9th in the 100 backstroke, while she and her teammates took 3rd in the 200 Medley Relay and 4th in the 200 Free Relay. … Read More
Empire’s Jake Lambert was named the APS Digital/Frog & Firkin Player of the Week by AllSportsTucson, following a Week 9 performance in which he rarely left the field. Lambert rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown and also added 17 tackles on the defensive side of the ball in helping lead … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes and their teams were active on the field Friday night, with some big performances coming at a time when playoff seeding is on the line. As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, top performers included: Salpointe’s Jaxson Greene, who provided two defensive scores for his Lancer team … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Makenna Brown and her Ironwood Ridge girls’ golf team won the state championship title on Tuesday, playing locally at the Omni Tucson National. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Brown shot 151 to finish 10th overall. The championship is the 3rd consecutive title for the Nighthawks. Full … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Carmen Hernandez and Maddie Copelin helped lead their Cienega team to a tournament win the Lion’s Den Invitational, held at Mountain View High School. As reported by Andy Morales, Hernandez took control in the title match, providing 22 assists – with Copelin as her main target (9 kills). … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Jake Lambert (Empire) and Ryan Fontaine (Pusch Ridge) remain among the local stat leaders with heading into Week 10 of the high school football season. Lambert is currently leading Southern Arizona in tackles following a Week 9 game in which he registered 20 tackles to go along with also … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete Makenna Brown and her Ironwood Ridge golf teammates remain undefeated with the State Playoffs approaching. Currently 39-0 on the season, the Nighthawks girls are the defending state champions. For her part, Brown is ranked as the #6 golfer on the season … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, Desert Speed School athlete and defending cross-country state champion Kylie Wild was the girls’ overall winner in the recent John Gleeson XC Invitational, finishing the 5k course in 18:06. Rising distance-running star Michael Urbanski was the 5th-place finisher on the boys’ side with a 16:25 finish. … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe cornerback Jaxson Greene gave his Lancer team two explosive plays on the defensive side of the ball to help lead Salpointe to a win in an impromptu Thursday night game against Mica Mountain. As reported by Javier Morales, Greene had a 68-yard fumble return … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Jake Lambert and Ryan Fontaine remain among the top Tucson-area statistical leaders heading into Week 8 of the high school season. A two-way standout for Empire, RB/LB Lambert is currently ranked #3 in tackles among local players. Meanwhile, Pusch Ridge quarterback Fontaine has his Lions off to a … Read More
Pusch Ridge improved to 5-1 on the season with a win over Catalina Foothills, in part thanks to a performance by senior quarterback Ryan Fontaine that had opposing coach Daniel Sainz calling Fontaine “the real deal.” From The Arizona Daily Star: Fontaine feeling it Pusch Ridge likes to switch between its senior … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes were among the top performers under the week 7 lights on Friday. Among the players who stood out: Pusch Ridge quarterback Ryan Fontaine accounted for 4 TDs through the air and ground for the Lions, adding 160 yards passing and 88 rushing Tanque Verde’s Brendan Ganem threw for 260 … Read More
Salpointe runners and Desert Speed School athletes Kylie Wild and Michael Urbanski were winners recently at the Mt. Carmel XC Invite held in San Diego, as reported by MileSplit. Wild is the defending cross-country state champion, and was named AllSportsTucson Female Athlete of the Month for her performance.
Desert Speed School athlete and Michigan State-commit Michael Masunas was a key part of an 18-point Hamilton comeback in the last 70 seconds that stunned national #7 Bishop Gorman (NV) and set the high school football world ablaze. Down 24-7 with just 1:10 on the clock, the Huskies put 18 points on … Read More
As reported by the Arizona Daily Star, the Tanque Verde football program adding a convincing win to their ledger with a blowout 50-6 win over Tombstone on Friday night. The upstart program is led by seniors CJ Lopez, Kaden Eichinger, Trevor Clausen, and Brendan Ganem. Full story… (Photo credit: Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star)
Three Desert Speed School athletes are among the local stat leaders early in the high school football season. Players include: Ryan Fontaine, Pusch Ridge (QB) – Passing CJ Lopez, Tanque Verde (DE) – Tackles Jake Lambert, Empire (RB/LB) – Rushing
Both the men’s and women’s Pima soccer teams are off to strong starts to the 2021 season, with each 4-0 at the early stages of the season. Desert Speed School athletes on each team include Jesus Virgen, Emerson Ram, Kortney Cahill, and Emma Nance.
Desert Speed School athlete and Walden Grove grad Haley Duncan has her Aztec team off to a 1-0 start in conference play, with the Aztecs sweeping Phoenix College earlier this week. Duncan, a middle blocker, is leading the team in blocks. Full story…
Desert Speed School athletes Gisselle Vergara and Sophia Vera and their Empire volleyball squad recently completed the TUSD Invitational with an unblemished record, defeating a strong Rincon/UHS team in the championship game. Empire is now 9-0 on the year. For her part, Vera was named to the All-Tournament team, along with fellow Speed … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Ironwood Ridge wide receiver/defensive back Luke Fanelli is among the key returners for the Nighthawks, according to Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. At 6′-2″ and 185, Fanelli brings size to the cornerback position along with a reliable set of hands as a receiver. His Ironwood team … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Pusch Ridge quarterback Ryan Fontaine helped lead his Lions’ team to a dramatic come-from-behind win against 2A powerhouse Benson on Friday night. As reported by Javier Morales, Pusch found themselves in a hole after a lackluster start to the game, but key plays at critical moments … Read More
Desert Speed School alum Nick Gonzales has spent the month of August demonstrating why he was a #7 draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates last year. As reported by MLB.com, the Cienega grad is batting .353 with eight home runs for the Pirates’ affiliate Greensboro this month – including a 3 … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Ironwood golfer Mackenna Brown was part of the Nighthawks team that recently won the One-Off Tournament in Phoenix, solidifying their place as a state championship favorite. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Brown took 7th overall at Papago Golf Course as Ironwood won by 14 … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Jake Lambert is a physical two-way star for Empire football, and looks to have a strong senior season following the disappointing cancellation of the 2020 season. “I’m really looking forward to playing all the games,” he told AllSportsTucson sports reporter Javier Morales. Full interview below. (Photo credit: Javier … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Megan Muehlebach and Fiona Rucker were among the Salpointe players singled out by head coach Heather Moore-Martin as expected contributors for the defending champions. As reported by Britanny Bowyer for AllSportsTucson, the sophomore Muehlebach and freshman Rucker bring youth to an otherwise senior-laden varsity Lancer team. Sophomore Megan Muehlebach, … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes are part of an upstart Tanque Verde football program looking to turn some heads this upcoming season, according to AllSportsTucson’s Andy Morales. Under the leadership of first-time head coach Jay Dobyns, the Hawks went 3-0 last season before the cancellation of the season due to … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Ironwood Ridge golfer Mackenna Brown has been part of the Lady Nighthawks state championship-winning team for the last two years, bringing home the title in 2019 and 2020. Ironwood again looks to be an early favorite this season, as Brown and her teammates picked up a … Read More
Seven Desert Speed School athletes are on Andy Morales’ 2021 Watch List for the upcoming volleyball season. Salpointe’s Megan Muehlebach is among those to keep an eye on, having come off a phenomenal freshman season in which she was part of the Lancers’ 2020 State Championship squad. Speed School athletes … Read More
Four Desert Speed School athletes are among those to keep an eye on this upcoming cross-country season, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Salpointe junior Kylie Wild will look to defend her 2020 State Championship as she also looks to lead her Lancers to another team title. On the boys’ … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Pusch Ridge quarterback Ryan Fontaine is part of a Lions’ program that looks to build on their strong 2020 campaign. As reported by Javier Morales, Pusch went 8-2 with a run to the state semifinals last year. Fontaine was part of a two-quarterback system that accounted … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Colin Dreis and Kortney Cahill recently earned All-Academic honors for the past year. Dreis, a Business Administration major at the University of Montana, received his recognition from the Big Sky Conference. Cahill, a freshman at Pima College who was instrumental in the Aztec women’s strong season, earned honors from … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, the FC Tucson Women’s team had a convincing 3-0 win over SC del Sol on Wednesday night to clinch the WPSL’s Desert Conference Championship. The win moves FC Tucson to 6-0-1 on the season with one game remaining and the conference title clinched. … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes are among the FC Tucson Women’s players looking to clinch the Desert Conference of the WPSL this week. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, the Tucson women can claim the conference title with a win or tie on Wednesday over SC del Sol. Speed … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes and junior golfers Chase Pickering and Jensen Bell were among the age-group winners of the Oro Valley Junior Championships, as reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. The tournament, part of the Ricki Rarick Junior Program, was held at Oro Valley Country Club and The Views Golf Club … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Mountain View grad Ben Dow has committed to Fresno Pacific University. Dow celebrated the letter-of-intent signing with fellow FC Tucson club players in his commitment to the Division II Sunbirds.
Arizona freshman standout and Desert Speed School alum Carlie Scupin are in Oklahoma looking for a College World Series Championship. Scupin, a Pac-12 All-Freshman selection, drove in 2 runs late in the game to help the Arizona women win their super-regional and advance to the CWS. Head coach Mike Candrea recently … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Colorado Mesa standout Lauren Wedman recently garnered both All-Conference and All-American honors for her 2021 season, according to a CMU press release. A sophomore out of Sahuaro High School, Wedman broke the school record with a .514 batting average and was second in the nation with … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Ryan Draper and Cade Warren were part of the state championship-winning Sabino baseball program. Sabino, the defending 2019 state champions as well as winners of the 2018 state title game, got relief pitching from Draper in the 7th inning to secure the title in a high-scoring 12-8 affair. Full … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Brandy Kishbaugh, having won two state championships already as part of the Salpointe state title-winning teams for both indoor and beach, goes for another championship in the beach pairs state tournament. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Kishbaugh and her partner Andrea Owens will face CDO’s … Read More
Coming off an epic 15-inninng 1-0 win on Friday night, the Sabino softball team proved no worse for wear in Monday’s state title game. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, the Sabercats relied on yet another solid outing from Speed School athlete and ace pitcher Riley Nielson, and also got … Read More
Four Desert Speed School athletes have been recognized as All-Stars following the spring season by AllSportsTucson sportswriter Andy Morales. They are: Ethan Lee (above), UHS – 1st-team Krishna Dasika, Catalina Foothills – 2nd-team Hugh Ganem, Catalina Foothills – 2nd-team Sophia Lee, UHS – 2nd-team Congratulations to all on strong seasons! … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and standout distance runner Kylie Wild of Salpointe showed her range in events on the track at the state championship meet last week. Wild, the 2020 cross-country champion in the fall, won both the 3200m along with the 1600m events in convincing fashion. In addition, she helped … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Jordy Johnson, Krista Martinez, Logan Cole, and the rest of their Salpointe softball teammates have accomplished something no team from Southern Arizona has ever done: Go undefeated and win a state championship. The Lancers were tested by a gritty Vista Grande team, but emerged with a 5-4 championship game … Read More
As reported by Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen, Cienega grad and Desert Speed School alum Nick Gonzales is off to a strong start in his professional career: Cienega High School grad Nick Gonzales, last year’s first-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates, is playing his first year of minor-league baseball for the Greensboro … Read More
As reported by Kevin Murphy of AllSportsTucson, Sabino’s Riley Nielson struck out 26 Empire batters en route to an epic 15-inning semifinal win to put the Sabercats in the state championship game. The game was scoreless through 15 until Nielson’s game-winning RBI gave Sabino the 1-0 win. “Riley’s everything; there’s a reason … Read More
Three local club soccer teams with Desert Speed School connections won elite State Cup championships recently. As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, the RSL 15U girls, with Ironwood freshman standout Emma Beach, took the title with a 3-0 championship game win. Meanwhile, the FC Tucson 19U and 17U girls’ teams … Read More
Pima College got a needed assist from Speed School athlete Kortney Cahill in the 60th minute to help advance her Aztecs squad past Scottsdale College. As reported by Kevin Murphy of AllSportsTucson, the Aztecs had previously lost in both regular-season meetings against Scottsdale, but Tuesday’s win puts Pima in the Region Finals, … Read More
With a statement 4-1 win over rival Mesquite earlier this week, Salpointe’s beach volleyball team will compete for a state championship later today in the title match against Valley Christian. Speed School athletes Brandy Kishbaugh, Megan Muehlebach, and Gabriella Monge will be counted on to play well if the Lancers are to … Read More
Seven Desert Speed School athletes will be competing for track & field state titles this week. On the boys’ side, Catalina Foothills standout sprinters Connor Cagno (400m, 200m) and Paden Hall (200m) represent their Falcons’ team, while Foothills teammate Alexis Saffer will compete in the 100m hurdles on the girls’ side. Salpointe’s distance … Read More
As reported by The Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen, this year’s Salpointe softball team is aiming for an undefeated regular season and a state championship, something no team from Southern Arizona has done before. Salponte Catholic High School’s softball team, 20-0 after opening the Class 4A state playoffs with an … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Taylor Radtke, now playing collegiately for Vanguard University, was recently named an All-Conference selection for the Golden State Athletic Conference. Radtke, a senior catcher for the Lions, led the team in batting average and RBI. Full story…
Three Desert Speed School athletes are part of a #1-ranked Salpointe beach volleyball squad that has advanced to the state semifinals. The Lancer team, which includes Speed School athletes Brandy Kishbaugh, Megan Muehlebach (above), and Gabriella Monge, will face #4 Mesquite on Tuesday night. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AZPreps365)
Desert Speed School athlete and Sabino middle infielder Ryan Draper is 5th among all Southern Arizona players in batting percentage, according to The Arizona Daily Star. The right-handed sophomore currently boasts a .533 average at the plate for the Sabercats. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete and Cienega grad Abby Doughty was recently named a preseason All-WAC selection, according to a Utah State press release. Named a Player of the Week in the shortened 2020 season, the sophomore outfielder was #38 nationally in hitting as a freshman. Full story…
27 teams from across the state recently descended upon Tucson for the Lancer Invitational, hosted by Salpointe. Salpointe’s own Kylie Wild was a top performer at the meet, winning both the girls 800m and 1600m – with a school-record 5:01 time in the latter event. Other Desert Speed School athletes taking home … Read More
Arizona freshman and Desert Speed School alum Carlie Scupin was named Pac-12 Player of the Week, as announced by the University of Arizona. According to the release: Arizona freshman first baseman Carlie Scupin has been named the Pac-12 Player of the Week for the second time this season, the conference announced on Monday. … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Riley Nielson, a right-handed pitcher for Sabino, is currently leading all Southern Arizona players in strikeouts, according to The Arizona Daily Star. A talented two-sport athlete who also excels on the volleyball court for the Sabercats, Nielson also boasts the second-lowest ERA among area pitchers as well. Full … Read More
Salpointe centerfielder and Desert Speed School athlete Jordy Johnson was a crucial part of a Salpointe win over unbeaten CDO earlier this week, providing crucial hitting and bringing in timely runs for the Lancers. Johnson finished 3 for 3 with 2 RBI, helping move Salpointe to an 8-0 record on the … Read More
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
For the first time in program history, the Pima women’s volleyball team has advanced to the national championship tournament. Led on the front row by middle blocker and Desert Speed School alum Haley Duncan, the Aztecs advanced to the tournament by winning the D-II South Central District Championship over Northeast Oklahoma … 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…
Desert Speed School athlete and Ironwood Ridge graduate Julian De Alva was recently named Minnesota College Athletic Conference Player of the Week, following an impressive four-game series for the Rainy River Voyageurs. From the MCAC press release: De Alva had a whopping .417 batting average (5 for 12) in the four-game series with … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Trace Comeau was the leading scorer with 17 points for his Catalina Foothills squad, scoring efficiently on 6-for-11 shooting in the 5A State Championship Game. The four-year varsity letter-winner Comeau also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead his Falcons team to the championship over #1-ranked … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe junior Trinity Morales notched one goal and assisted on another for her Lancer squad in the 4A State Championship Game, helping lead Salpointe to a 2-0 win over Prescott. The win gave the undefeated Lancers (12-0-1) their fourth state title since 2017. Fellow Desert Speed … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Arizona freshman Carlie Scupin was named both Pac-12 Player of the Week along with Pac-12 Freshman of the Week following a recent five-game tear in which she hit four home runs and drove in 15 RBI. She demonstrated not just power at the plate but also clutch hitting, … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Lauren Wedman, the current Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference leader in slugging and RBI, was recently named RMAC Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. From the Colorado Mesa press release: For the second week in a row, Colorado Mesa University redshirt sophomore outfielder Lauren Wedman has been … Read More
Arizona Christian University senior and Desert Speed School athlete Robby Wilson was named an All-Conference selection by the Golden State Athletic Conference. A 6-9 forward who played at Salpointe as a high school player, he averaged 13 points/game to go along with 7 rebounds/game for ACU. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe standout Trinity Morales converted a PK in the 30th minute to help give her Lancers a 1-0 victory over Tucson High. The win puts #3 Salpointe at 6-0-1 on the season as the team looks towards a matchup with #7 Walden Grove later this week. Full … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Arizona Wildcat Carlie Scupin, part of the highly-recruited freshman class of Wildcat softball players, hit a grand slam on Saturday to help lead Arizona to a convincing win over BYU. Scupin, a Tucson High grad, is currently leading the team with five home runs. Full story… A … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales, Sabino senior and Desert Speed School athlete Curtis Wyble set a school record on Friday with 12 3-pointers in a win over Empire. Wyble did almost all of his damage from outside the arc, finishing with 39 points to lead the Sabercats to a win.
Desert Speed School athlete and Sahuaro grad Lauren Wedman was named to the 2021 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Watch List, according to a news release. A redshirt sophomore outfielder for Colorado Mesa University, Wedman’s 2020 season was off to a strong start – she led the team and was 3rd in … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde grad Emma Morris was recently named Pacific Health Player of the Week, according to a press release. The Chaminade freshman guard scored 37 points in 3 games for the Silverswords. She is one of the top 3-point shooters in the conference at 37%. Full story… … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes and Rincon/UHS seniors Edie Cotton and Kendall Jeong combined for 32 points in a recent win over Cienega. As reported by Andy Morales, the Rangers are off to their best start in years with the win over Cienega moving them to 5-1 to start the season. Full story… … Read More
Powerhouse soccer programs Salpointe and Catalina Foothills, two of the top teams in the state, recently battled one another in an early-season match that pitted Speed School athletes against one another. Lancer Trinity Morales provided the lone goal for Salpointe, while Foothills keeper Flavia Burrell turned away multiple shots throughout regulation and extra … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and two-way Cienega standout CJ Flores has signed collegiately with Northern Arizona University, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Coming off a strong junior season in which he helped lead his Bobcat team to a deep playoff run, Flores’ senior season was unfortunately shortened by the COVID … Read More
Two-way Cienega standout Josiah Flores has committed to Fort Lewis College, according to Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. While his senior season had been cut short by COVID, Flores nonetheless made headlines and impressed scouts in various All-Star and All-American games throughout the country. He is the 8th Cienega player to make … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and SMU commit Sienna Gonzales notched a hat trick for her defending state champion Salpointe Lancers in an opening season win, according to Andy Morales of AZPreps365. The 8-0 win over CDO saw all eight Lancer goals scored or assisted by Speed School athletes: Paris Mikinski (17′), Gonzales (19′, … Read More
The start of the winter soccer season has finally arrived – and Catalina Foothills has kicked off the season with a powerful statement, winning 7-0 over Ironwood Ridge. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson and AZPreps365, the Falcons begin this season as newcomers to the 5A level, having moved … Read More
Desert Speed School alum and Pittsburgh Pirates second-baseman Nick Gonzales was recently listed by MLB Pipeline as the #2 MLB prospect at his position, as reported by AllSportsTucson’s Andy Morales. The 2020 draft pick out of New Mexico State, he is considered the top prospect in the Pirates organization. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe forward Sienna Gonzales has officially committed to Southern Methodist University, according to AllSportsTucson’s Andy Morales. Gonzales has been part of two state championship teams as part of the Lancer soccer program. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AllSportsTucson)
As reported by Javier Morales, Cienega standout Josiah Flores took part in the Tiki Bowl All-Star Game for high school seniors last week, along with seven other area players. Full story…
Ironwood beach and indoor player Alyssa Feltman, a University of Arizona beach volleyball commit, was recently honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. As reported by Andy Morales, Feltman was named to the AVCA All-American Watch List. Full story… Alyssa Feltman @AmphiSchools @nighthawkvb talks playing with Arizona Beach @ArizonaBVB pic.twitter.com/ej2R2nzSeF — Andy … Read More
As reported by AllSportsTucson, a number of local high school alums have gone on to success at the collegiate level, and were honored with athletic or academic recognition in 2020. Among the list are nine Desert Speed School athletes who received recognition this past year – all the more impressive, … Read More
A pair of Salpointe runners who were part of the 2020 state champion boys’ and girls’ Lancer teams were named Fall All-Stars by AllSportsTucson sportswriter Andy Morales. On the girls’ side, individual state champion Kylie Wild was an obvious selection for Southern Arizona Runner of the Year, and was also named 1st-team Southern Arizona … Read More
Congratulations to the 15 Desert Speed School athletes who were named All-Stars following the COVID-shortened 2020 high school football season. Leading the list is Walden Grove’s Sebastian Adamski, a recent Drake University commit who was named AllSportsTucson Defensive Player of the Year and 4A Player of the Year. In addition, four … Read More
Four Desert Speed School athletes and golfers were recognized for their performance on the course this past fall season. Highlighting the list is Ironwood’s Makenna Brown, who was part of the state championship Nighthawks team. Athletes recognized included: Makenna Brown, Ironwood Ridge – AllSportsTucson 1st-team Zander Los, Ironwood Ridge – AllSportsTucson … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Sasha Ganem (Salpointe) and Avery Howayek (Catalina Foothills) were each honored by AllSportsTucson following their shortened 2020 swim season. Ganem was listed as an All-Star for the 50 and 100 free, along with the 200 medley relay and 400 free relay. For her part, Howayek received All-Star recognition in the … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Cienega safety Sebastian Felix committed to Drake University this week, as reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. One of the fastest players on the field, Felix will be joining fellow Speed School athlete and Walden Grove linebacker Sebastian Adamski in suiting up for the Bulldogs … Read More
Playing in a COVID-shortened season, Desert Speed School’s volleyball players still managed to find success on the court this fall, highlighted by Salpointe’s 4A state championship. In addition, three players – Sophia Vera of Empire, along with Megan Muehlebach and Brandy Kishbaugh of Salpointe – earned Player of the Year … Read More
The lone Tucson-area teams to have enough games in the COVID-shortened season to qualify for the postseason – Pusch Ridge and Salpointe – have both advanced to the semifinal round. Pusch had a commanding win over #5 Wickenburg on Friday in the 3A playoffs, while Salpointe had the odd distinction … Read More
Playing in a COVID-abbreviated 2020 football season, two Tucson-area teams have qualified for the state playoffs. Salpointe finishes the regular season with a 6-0 record and qualifies for the elite Open Division Playoffs for the second consecutive year. Speed School athletes on the Lancers roster include: Dylan Dreis Jacob Reyna … Read More
Salpointe volleyball took down top-seeded and undefeated Notre Dame Prep on Saturday, winning their 3rd state title in the last five years, as reported by the Arizona Daily Star. Desert Speed School athletes Brandy Kishbaugh and Megan Muehlebach were part of the Lancer victory, with Kishbaugh adding a team-high 44 assists in … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Catalina Foothills two-way standout Garrick Krautz provided a key late score for his Falcons last week, sealing the game in a tight contest against Sahuarita. Krautz scored on an 85-yard reception following a critical fourth-quarter interception by teammate Devin Bynum. Full story… (Photo credit: Kelly … Read More
Salpointe volleyball won a convincing semifinal match against #6-ranked Flagstaff on Thursday, advancing to the title game on Saturday. Senior setter and captain Brandy Kishbaugh followed up from her quarterfinal 29-assist match with 27 assists in the semifinal win. Kishbaugh and fellow Speed School athlete Megan Muehlebach will take on #1-ranked Notre … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, Salpointe volleyball advanced to the semifinal round of the state tournament with a win over ALA earlier this week, marking their fourth appearance in the last five years. Speed School athlete Brandy Kishbaugh had 29 assists in the win, and leads her Lancer team against … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Ironwood Ridge indoor and sand volleyball star Alyssa Feltman made her collegiate decision official recently, signing with the University of Arizona beach volleyball program. Full signing day commitments… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AllSportsTucson)
Walden Grove linebacker and Speed School athlete Sebastian Adamski has committed to play collegiately for Drake University, according to Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. A strong, aggressive player who is one of the leading tacklers in the state, Adamski has his Red Wolves off to a 3-0 start in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Full … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Kylie Wild won the State Cross-Country Title – in dramatic fashion – helping propel her Lancer team to their third team title in the last five years. As reported by the Arizona Daily Star, Wild used an impressive late kick to overtake the leading runner. Full story… Kylie Wild kicks … Read More
Pusch Ridge quarterback and Desert Speed School athlete Ryan Fontaine is currently second in passing among Southern Arizona quarterbacks, according to AllSportsTucson and MaxPreps. Playing in the COVID-shortened season, Fontaine currently has 545 yards passing, including 5 touchdowns, for the Lions. Full stat leaders… (Photo credit: Javier Morales, AllSportsTucson)
As reported by the Arizona Daily Star, Walden Grove star Sebastian Adamski caught a 4th-quarter touchdown that helped propel the Red Wolves to a win over Sahuaro. With time running out, Adamski’s score with :02 remaining brought Walden Grove to within 1, and the subsequent two-point conversion sealed the win. Full story… 🚨 … Read More
A special congratulations to Speed School athlete Makenna Brown and her Ironwood Ridge golf teammates in winning their second consecutive state championship. As reported by Andy Morales, the Nighthawks fended off a charging Cactus Shadows team that ultimately finished 2 strokes back. For her part, Brown finished 24th overall, with … Read More
As reported by Troy Hutchinson, Speed School athlete Sebastian Adamski was the anchor of the Walden Grove dominating opening week win over Douglas. Adamski’s 2 sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss were a major factor in the lopsided 63-3 win for the Red Wolves. Full story… Here’s Walden Grove (@FB_RedWolves) LB Sebastien … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes are currently competing in the state golf playoffs, with Makenna Brown (Ironwood Ridge), Cassidy Morrow (Sahuaro), and Emarie Sooter (Sahuaro) on the course. Brown is part of an Ironwood Ridge squad that is currently in the lead for the team title. Full story…
As reported by Andy Morales, Desert Speed School athlete Megan Muehlebach recently set the Salpointe freshman volleyball record – and tied the overall school record in the process – for aces in a match. The lone freshman on the Salpointe varsity squad, Muehlebach recorded 12 aces in a recent match against … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Cienega senior CJ Flores recently provided a first-person perspective on football, his athletic and academic goals, and his future plans. The piece is part of AllSportsTucson’s ongoing series spotlighting local student-athletes and their voices. Full article…
Desert Speed School athletes Dylan Dreis and Jaxson Greene each provided big plays for their Lancers in a decisive 37-6 win over Buena recently. Greene had an interception – one of five for the Salpointe defense – while Dreis came off the bench to give the Lancers 126 yards through the air, including … Read More
In spite of the many interruptions to off-season training, a delayed start to cross-country, and cancelled meets, Salpointe’s Kylie Wild is off to a strong start in the 2020 season. As reported by Andy Morales, Wild took 1st at the inaugural John Gleeson Invitational held recently. A sophomore coming off … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Ryan Fontaine is part of a Pusch Ridge team that is off to a 2-1 start, including a convincing 58-26 win over Thatcher last week. As reported by Javier Morales, the Lions opened up their offense, with Fontaine playing a key role in the increased firepower in … Read More
A handful of Speed School athletes are demonstrating their power on the golf course, with three golfers in particular among the upper rankings. On the boys’ side, Ironwood Ridge’s Zander Los has one of the lowest rounds to date, shooting a 34 at Fred Enke on Saturday. Meanwhile, girls’ teammate MaKenna Brown … Read More
As strange as it may be to have a “season-opener” mid-October, the Rincon/UHS volleyball program has kicked off their season with a 3-0 win over Tucson High. The Rangers team features Speed School athletes Isabella Ducey, McKenna Riddle, and Sophia Lee. As reported by Andy Morales, Ducey scored critical points for the … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Zander Los helped lead his Ironwood Ridge team to an early-season win over Marana, as teams scramble to accumulate enough matches to qualify for the state tournament. Los was the low score of the day, shooting a nearly even par as he finished +1 after nine holes. Full … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Sophia Vera provided a first-set winning ace for the Ravens, and nine kills throughout the match, in helping lead her Empire volleyball team to a three-set win over Sabino. The match featured Speed School athletes on both sides of the court, with Gisselle Vergara and Alyssa Altuna joining Vera on … Read More
Salpointe’s Kylie Wild clocked the second-fastest girls’ time on Saturday at the annual Rio Rio Rattler Invitational, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Results… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AllSportsTucson)
As reported by Andy Morales, Cienega volleyball squared off against traditionally strong Marana earlier this week, with the result being an epic five-set showdown that came down to the wire for the two teams. Speed School athletes Hannah Morris and Kylie Sachs linked up for 12 points, with Morris eventually finding Gabby Lambert for … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Cienega setter Hannah Morris was profiled by AllSportsTucson for a first-person account from the senior Bobcat on the upcoming season. One of the top setters in the state, Morris is on the Preseason Watch List for volleyball. From the article: I first began playing volleyball in third … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, CDO pitcher and infielder Mac Kochanski committed to Loras College recently. Kochanski, a senior for the Dorados, was off to a strong start in the spring until the cancellation of the season. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AllSportsTucson)
Desert Speed School athlete and two-way Catalina Foothills star Garrick Krautz was recently profiled by AllSportsTucson for a first-person account on the unique 2020 season that is approaching. An honor student who is on the Preseason Watch List, Krautz has collegiate offers from Hamline University and Concordia College. Full story…
Speed School athlete and Ironwood Ridge quarterback Chase Cassel has committed to play collegiately at St. Norbert’s College, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. The Wisconsin school competes in the Midwest Conference. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete Shelby Hotchkiss will play her final season of NCAA eligibility at Fort Lewis College, following her time at Yavapai and Oregon Institute of Technology. As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Hotchkiss joins a trio of Tucson-area players who will be on the Skyhawks roster. A strong … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, CDO pitcher and Desert Speed School athlete Lucas Cardy has committed to play collegiately for Grand Canyon University. The 6-2 junior is considered one of the top local pitchers. Full story…
As reported by Arizona Daily Star columnist Greg Hansen, Pittsburgh Pirates top pick Nick Gonzales – a Cienega High School grad and Speed School alum – will make the switch from shortstop to second base as he begins his major-league career. Full story…
AllSportsTucson sportswriter Javier Morales puts the spotlight on Speed School athlete and Walden Grove linebacker Sebastian Adamski. Part of the 2020 Watch List, Adamski has collegiate offers from Concordia, Lake Forest, Southwester, and Whittier. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete Andrew Edwards was recently highlighted by Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen in his weekly Sunday roundup. Edwards, a left-handed pitcher who was part of the dominant Desert Christian state championship teams, is one of seven local C’2014 players still playing professionally. Playing in the Mets organization, … Read More
Five Desert Speed School athletes are among those highlighted by sportswriter Andy Morales in previewing the upcoming high school football season. Focusing in on linebackers and defensive backs, the list is led by Walden Grove linebacker Sebastian Adamski. The leading tackler among all returning players, Morales notes that Adamski anchors a … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe distance runner Kylie Wild will be one of the top returning cross-country runners in the 2020 season, as sportswriter Andy Morales notes. Amidst scheduling uncertainties due to COVID, Wild is nonetheless preparing to lead a Salpointe team following her 5th-place state finish as a freshman … Read More
One of the most prolific two-way players in Southern Arizona, Cienega’s Sebastian Felix is also a top contributor on special teams for the Bobcats. According to sportswriter Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Felix is one of the top returning punters, with a 33.1-yard average. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete and Ironwood Ridge outside hitter Alyssa Feltman was recently profiled by sports reporter Javier Morales for a first-person account of her development as an athlete. One of the top players in the state for both indoors and beach volleyball, Feltman has committed to the University of Arizona … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete MaKenna Brown was part of a local Tucson golf team that recently traveled to the High School National Invitational, taking 3rd at the event. One of the top returning players for the Ironwood Ridge girls’ team, Brown shot 275 over the three rounds to finish 86th nationally … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Garrick Krautz (Catalina Foothills) and Sebastian Felix (Cienega) are expected to be among the top pass-catching targets for the upcoming high school football season, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Full list… (Photo credit: Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star)
While the fall sports season may be in jeopardy, it hasn’t stopped three Desert Speed School athletes from earning preseason recognition heading into the 2020 season. Sahuaro’s Cassidy Morrow (above) along with Ironwood’s MaKenna Brown and Zander Los were each named to AllSportTucson’s Preseason All-Star list. Full lists…
Six local football players are among the Desert Speed School athletes who have had recent scholarship offers, according to Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. Players include: Garrick Krautz, Catalina Foothills (Hamline) Sebastian Felix, Cienega (Morehead State, South Dakota School of Mines, Southwest Minnesota State, Washburn) CJ Flores, Cienega (Carleton, Monmouth, Simpson, … Read More
Former Foothills and Pima College wide receiver Tyler Masunas recently signed a letter of intent to play collegiately for MidAmerica Nazarene University, according to AllSportsTucson. Best known as “Coach Tyler” to current Speed School athletes, Masunas is one of a handful of Speed School athletes who have graduated on to coaching … Read More
Cienega grad and Desert Speed School athlete Daniel Montana was recently interviewed by AllSportsTucson’s Javier Morales on his college plans, summer baseball, and learning from fellow Bobcat Nick Gonzales.
Desert Speed School athlete and Cienega standout Bryce Marks has committed to play collegiately at Northwestern Oklahoma State, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. A two-way star who had 33 tackles and 3 sacks as a senior, Marks helped his Bobcats to a 9-3 record. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe standout runner Kylie Wild has been named to the AllSportsTucson watch list for the 2020 cross-country season, following a 5th overall finish at the 2019 state championships by the then-freshman. In addition to chasing a strong individual finish, Wild also looks to lead her fellow … Read More
As part of the Arizona Daily Star‘s series on high school seniors, Tucson High grad Carlie Scupin was profiled earlier this spring as she looked towards her collegiate career for the University of Arizona. The reigning Gatorade Player of the Year and part of the #1 recruiting class nationally, Scupin’s final … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Sabino grad Preston Clifford – now playing for Washington State – was recently interviewed by Javier Morales on the transition from high school to Pac-12 level baseball. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete Efrain Cervantes, now playing for South Mountain College, was recently named a NJCAA Academic All-American after posting a 4.0 GPA, as reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Following his time at South Mountain, Cervantes has committed to play at the University of Nebraska. Full story…
With the hope that the high school fall sports seasons will return with some semblance of normalcy later this year, we honor the 13 Speed School athletes who have been named to Preseason All-Star or Preseason Watch lists. Players recognized included: AllSportsTucson Preseason All-Stars Alyssa Feltman, Ironwood Ridge Brandy Kishbaugh, … Read More
The spring collegiate signing day for high school athletes was a virtual affair this year, due to social distancing guidelines. Nonetheless, athletes who have made college commitments this year include: Dania Ben Shabat (Catalina Foothills) – Menlo College Soccer Daniel Montana (Cienega) – Christian Community Baseball Peyton Middleton (Cienega) – … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Cienega grad Nick Gonzales was selected 7th overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in this year’s MLB draft, one of the highest selections ever for a Tucson player. Gonzales has gone from a lightly recruited high school player to a walk-on at New Mexico State – and eventually … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Carlie Scupin and Ricky Santiago were each named All-Americans recently, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Santiago earned Rawlings Honorable Mention Honors following his time playing for Salpointe. Scupin, a Tucson High grad, earned Premier Girls’ West Region Honors and All-American first-team status. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete and Empire standout receiver Cody Pacheco has committed to play collegiately at Northern Arizona University, according to Andy Morales. A two-way star who set the school record for single-game receiving yards, Pacheco also starred for the Empire baseball program. Full story…
Desert Speed School alum and New Mexico State infielder Nick Gonzales was awarded NCAA Player of the Year honors recently, according to the Aggies website. The Cienega grad was coming off a 2019 campaign that saw him earn All-American status, and put up impressive numbers in the abbreviated 2020 season that … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Lauren Wedman and Derek Daly each received academic recognition from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference earlier this spring, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Wedman, a Sahuaro grad, was named Academic All-Conference for her Colorado Mesa softball team. Daly, meanwhile, was recognized by for his academic work at … Read More
Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Justin Spears recently profiled Speed School athlete Nick Gonzales – an All-American at New Mexico State – as he prepares for the upcoming MLB Draft amidst the cancellation of the NCAA baseball season. The NCAA leader in batting last year, Gonzales is a projected top-five pick. AZ Star … Read More
2019 singles state champion Ethan Lee was recently profiled by the Arizona Daily Star in light of the cancellation of this year’s tennis season – and the opportunity to capture a doubles title. One of the top athletes on the court, Lee has kept himself busy with schoolwork and workouts throughout the quarantine. AZ … Read More
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Desert Speed School athlete and Cienega standout Peyton Middleton (above, #16) was recently interviewed by AZPreps365 on her Bobcats team, as well as her recent college commitment to Adams State University. See the full interview here. (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AZPreps365)
The NCAA season may have been cancelled, but that didn’t stop Speed School athlete Noelle Kerr from earning Pitcher of the Week for the Northwest Conference earlier this spring, as reported by Andy Morales. Coming in as relief for her Puget Sound Loggers, Kerr pitched 2 shutout innings to earn … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde sharpshooter Emma Morris has committed to play collegiately at Chaminade University of Honolulu, according to Javier Morales. Morris averaged 14.8 points/game this season and broke the all-time Tanque Verde records for points and 3-point field goals made. Full story…
Salpointe linebacker and Desert Speed School athlete Trent Strong was honored earlier this spring by the Southern Arizona National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame as a scholarship winner for the Class of 2020. As reported by Andy Morales, Strong – one of the top tacklers in the state and … Read More
The Arizona Daily Star‘s Greg Hansen has lamented the end of the NCAA and high school seasons by honoring those players and teams who were likely to have strong national finishes. His “Woulda List” includes two Speed School athletes: New Mexico State’s Nick Gonzales – the leading contender for NCAA Player … Read More
Desert Speed School Kiya Dorroh was named 3A Player of the Year earlier this spring by AllSportsTucson, following a season in which her Sabino team won the State Championship. A University of Missouri commit, Dorroh had 9 points in the championship game for the Sabercats. Full All-Star lists… (Photo credit: Rebecca Stasnett, Arizona … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes were selected to participate in the Hawaii Tiki Bowl in January 2021: Cienega’s CJ Flores and Josiah Flores along with Walden Grove’s Sebastian Adamski. Full story…
Speed School athlete and Catalina Foothills standout Hannah Draper was named 4A Player of the Year by AllSportsTucson earlier this spring, capping off a high school career that saw her Lady Falcons team advance to back-to-back state championship games in 2019 and 2020. Draper has committed to play collegiately for New … Read More
As reported by AllSportsTucson, Speed School athletes Ricky Santiago (Salpointe, above) and Ryan Draper (Sabino) were both among the top Arizona baseball prospects, according to the high school rankings released by Jeff Rattay. Santiago was rated #43 in Arizona for the Class of 2020, while Draper was listed as #70 in the … Read More
While the high school softball season has been cancelled due to the spread of coronavirus, a pair of Speed School athletes were off to strong early starts before play was suspended. Tucson High’s Carlie Scupin, a powerful hitter who is part of the University of Arizona’s national #1 recruiting class, … Read More
Speed School athlete Abby Doughty was named WAC Hitter of the Week earlier this month, as reported by Andy Morales. This followed a weekend outing in which she hit home runs in 3 consecutive at-bats and finished with 9 hits and 5 RBI. While the season has now been cancelled due to … Read More
Speed School athlete and Cienega football/baseball standout Daniel Montana was recently interviewed by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson on his collegiate signing, the then-looming uncertainty with the 2020 baseball season (which has now been cancelled) and his family. Montana recently committed to Community Christian College (CA) on a baseball scholarship. Full interview… (Photo … Read More
While the remainder of the high school spring season may be in jeopardy, Speed School athletes have nonetheless posted strong early-season times on the track. In the just one or two meets that teams have been able to compete in, Salpointe’s Benji Thomas has hit state-qualifying times in the 800m and … Read More
The long recruitment of Sabino’s Kiya Dorroh has finally come to an end, reports Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Dorroh, who had narrowed her 20+ offers down to five schools in November, announced recently that she will be committing to the University of Missouri. A junior who helped lead her Sabercats to … Read More
Speed School athlete and Salpointe grad Robby Wilson was part of Arizona Christian University’s Golden State Athletic Conference championship-winning Firestorm team earlier this month. Wilson led the team with 5 assists in the game to go along with 4 rebounds. Scoring 4 points in the final six seconds to win a thriller … Read More
Speed School athlete Sabrina Wexler recently had a strong performance at regionals, earning 1st-place finishes in the 100, 500m, and 4×100 relay on the track to go along with a 1st-place finish in the high jump. In addition to her early success this spring, Wexler was also the cross-country champion from … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Benji Thomas and Sasha Ganem – both track athletes for Salpointe – recently took 1st in their respective events at the Mountain View Invitational. Thomas’ 1st place finishes in the 800m and 4x800m helped his boys’ team to a 2nd place overall finish; while Ganem and her relay team … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Kiya Dorroh and Emma Morris have received recognition for their play on the court during the 2019-2020 season. Morris, a senior at Tanque Verde, was named the Arizona Daily Star 3A South Defensive Player of the Year for the Hawks. Dorroh, who helped lead her Sabino team … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Carmen Cordova and Shelby Thompson were part of an Ironwood Ridge softball team that took 3rd at one of the top high school tournaments in the southwest. For her part, Cordova hit two home runs in the tournament, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. The 5A … Read More
New Mexico State’s Nick Gonzales has been named NCAA Player of the Week for the second consecutive week, according to Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. Currently leading all Division I players with 12 home runs and 36 RBI, the Cienega grad has his Aggies off to a strong 12-1 start. Full story…
In what one can only imagine was an extensive undertaking, AllSportsTucson sports reporters Javier and Andy Morales have compiled All-Decade teams for high school sports from 2010-2019. A total of 46 Desert Speed School athletes across 11 different sports were recognized, including four girls’ tennis players. Kirtana Bhat was named Player … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Kiya Dorroh and Ella Berg were a critical part of #1-seed Sabino’s recent state championship win. The two players combined with teammate Kamryn Doty in hitting 11 free throws in the final minute of the title game to seal the win for the Sabercats. Dorroh notched a career-high … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and New Mexico State infielder Nick Gonzales was recently named NCAA Player of the Week, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. The recognition comes following a series in which he recorded 17 RBI over four games, and on the heels of the news that he was a … Read More
A number of Desert Speed School athletes and their teams are one step closer to a state championship after advancing in the state playoffs over the weekend. First up on the schedule are Sabino’s Kiya Dorroh and Ella Berg, who take on Chinle in quarterfinal action later tonight. On the soccer pitch, the … Read More
With the playoffs underway, the Catalina Foothills girls have advanced to the semifinals, thanks in part to a hat trick by senior Hannah Draper. Draper’s three goals – along with another score by fellow Speed School athlete Dania Shabat – were part of a scoring onslaught by the Falcons in their 8-0 … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe linebacker Trent Strong has made his college commitment official, according to Greg Hansen of the Arizona Daily Star. The two-year Lancer starter, part of one of the most dominant Tucson-area teams in history, has signed with SMU football. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps defender Will Birchard was named second-team All-American last month by the United Soccer Coaches. A defender whose versatility was demonstrated by his 4 goals and 5 assists this season, this is the second year that the junior Birchard has been awarded All-American honors following … Read More
Sabino’s Kiya Dorroh has been named the AllSportsTucson Cheba Hut Player of the Week, following a week in which she averaged 19 points/game for the 3A Sabercats, and provided crucial defense in a matchup against 4A Sahuaro at McKale Center. Full story… (Photo credit: Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star)
Desert Speed School athlete Nick Gonzales was recognized as an NCAA Player of the Year Contender, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. “Gonzales dominated college baseball everywhere he went last season. The 5-10 junior led Division I with a .432 batting average and added a 1.305 OPS. He then showed off his … Read More
Catalina Foothills and Salpointe took to the court earlier this week with both teams undefeated and ranked in the top six in 4A, with Foothills ultimately pulling out a close 70-67 win. Speed School athlete Trace Comeau was a strong defensive presence for the Falcons in addition to adding 12 … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales, 3A Sabino recently took on 4A Sahuaro – featuring the nation’s 8th-best scorer in Alyssa Brown – at McKale Center recently as part of the MLK Classic. Desert Speed School athlete and Sabino junior Kiya Dorroh provided the Sabercats both scoring and strong defensive play … Read More
Two powerhouse club volleyball programs squared off recently in the finals of the Cactus Classic Invitational, with SAVA prevailing in three sets over Club Cactus for the 18U title. The matchup featured Speed School athletes on both sides of the court, with Brandy Kishbaugh and Anjolie Navarrete (SAVA) facing Club Cactus’ Haley Duncan, Destiny … Read More
Five Desert Speed School and Pima College athletes have been honored with All-Decade recognition recently by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson.Speed Scool athletes recognized include: Robby Wilson (Basketball) Deion James (Basketball) Donovan Moore (Football) Brandi Park (Soccer) Devyn Hunley (Soccer) Complete All-Decade teams can be found here: Men’s Sports and Women’s Sports
Tanque Verde’s Kailee Cullinan is among the assist leaders for Southern Arizona at the midway point of the basketball season, according to Javier Morales and MaxPreps. Her 4.3 assists/game currently ranks her 5th among area players. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AZPreps365)
Desert Speed School athlete and New Mexico State junior Nick Gonzales was named a Preseason All-American, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Gonzales, a Cienega grad, was the NCAA Division I leader in batting last season and is a projected top pick in the 2020 MLB draft. Full story…
As reported by Andy Morales, Tanque Verde senior and Desert Speed School athlete Emma Morris – a deadly outside shooter for the Lady Hawks – reached a significant career milestone over the Holiday Break as she became just the 3rd Tanque Verde player to pass the 1,000 point mark. With half … Read More
Eight Desert Speed School athletes were among those recognized by Arizona Daily Star sports columnist Greg Hansen in his annual recap of the Top 100 sports figures of the previous year. These included: 98. Luke Regina, Salpointe football (Open Division semi-finalist) 95. Kate Connelly, Salpointe soccer (2018 and 2019 State Champion) … Read More
As reported by Arizona Daily Star columnist Greg Hansen, Cienega grad and Desert Speed School athlete Nick Gonzales was recently projected as the 4th overall pick of the 2020 MLB Draft. An All-American for the Aggies, Gonzales led the NCAA last season with a .432 average at the plate. Full story… (Photo credit: … Read More
With the fall sports seasons completed, 40 Desert Speed School athletes were recognized by various media outlets for their performances. The list was highlighted by all-around success on the football field by Sabino’s Michael Masunas and Sahuarita’s Cristian Gonzales, each of whom were named as All-Star selections at multiple positions. Meanwhile, four … Read More
Salpointe girls soccer had to win three consecutive overtime games in PKs to eventually come out on top at the Brandon Bean preseason tournament. Consistently a top tournament that is often a predictor of state championship matchups, the tournament saw the Lancers defeat Catalina Foothills, Sahuaro, and then Cienega for … Read More
St. Augustine volleyball standout Anjolie Navarrete and Walden Grove freshman Jasmin Joseph were recently honored with Player of the Year recognition by AllSportsTucson sportswriter Andy Morales. Navarrete was named 2A Player of the Year, while Joseph garnered 4A Freshman of the Year following the high school season. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, … Read More
Speed School athlete Kiya Dorroh and her Sabino girls basketball team recently won the Miner Webster Tournament in Chandler, going 6-0 to claim the title. The 3A Sabercats defeated Pinnacle, Chaparral, and Chandler along the way. Full story…
Six Desert Speed School athletes made collegiate commitments on National Signing Day this week, highlighted by Tucson High’s Carlie Scupin, who was part of the #1 nationally-ranked recruiting class signed by Arizona softball head coach Mike Candrea. Athletes signing letters of intent included: Hannah Draper, Catalina Foothills – New Mexico … Read More
Standout distance runner and Speed School athlete Kylie Wild was named Southern Arizona Freshman of the Year by AllSportsTucson, following her first year racing at the high school level for the Salpointe Lancers. Wild, who placed 5th individually at the state level to go along with a runner-up team finish, also … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Kylie Wild and Benji Thomas were both scorers for the Salpointe girls’ and boys’ teams that recorded strong finishes at the State Championship meet recently. Wild – just a freshman – was 5th overall, helping the girls to a 2nd-place team finish. Thomas, meanwhile, was 24th overall, the … Read More
The Salpointe Lancers have come away from the first round of the Open Division Playoffs with an impressive 48-10 win over Pinnacle. Moving into the semifinals, the Lancers will take on #1 overall seed and nationally-ranked Chandler. Speed School athletes Trent Strong and Luke Regina were recently profiled by the Arizona Daily Star for their … Read More
Pima men’s soccer – the 2018 defending National Champions – have qualified for the NJCAA tournament again, their third straight appearance. Desert Speed School athletes Alec Nguyen and Martin Cardenas are part of the Aztecs team that will take on Eastern Florida State in the first round on Monday. Full story…
Desert Speed School athletes Luke Regina and Trent Strong were recently profiled by AllSportsTucson sportswriter Javier Morales. As noted by Morales, both players’ fathers are local Tucson athletes themselves: Steve Strong was a catcher for the 1986 University of Arizona World Series baseball team, and Keith Regina was also part of the Wildcat baseball … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Isabella Almazan, now playing collegiately for the University of Northern Colorado, is part of a Bear’s women’s soccer squad that advances to the NCAA tournament this weekend following their Big Sky Conference Championship. UNC will take on in-state Colorado in the first round. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete and Gatorade Player of the Year Carlie Scupin signed with the University of Arizona softball program this week, as reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. Credited by UofA head coach Mike Candrea for her strength and bat speed, Scupin hit 41 home runs for Tucson High in … Read More
3A Sabino, 4A Sahuaro, and 5A Cienega all advanced past the first round of the high school football playoffs last weekend, with a fourth team – Salpointe – prepping for their Open Division matchup Friday night. Results and top performers here. Speed School athletes and teams still alive include the … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Deion James, the 2017 Junior College National Player of the Year, made his Pac-12 debut recently for the Washington State Cougars. As reported by Greg Hansen of The Arizona Daily Star, James had 4 points for the Cougars in a win over Seattle. Full story… (Photo credit: … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and beach volleyball standout Miranda Erro has verbally committed to the University of Arizona, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. The commitment will reunite her at the UofA with beach volleyball partner Abby Russell, a pairing that took 2nd at AVP America earlier this year. Full story…
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Cienega got crucial plays from Speed School athletes CJ Flores (above) and Sebastian Felix down the stretch to win their first-round playoff matchup against Phoenix Sunnyslope. Down 10 with six minutes remaining, the Bobcats cut the lead to 7 on a Felix touchdown … Read More
Aided by strong top ten finishes by Desert Speed School athletes Kylie Wild and Benji Thomas, the Salpointe girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams won their Sectional meets and qualified for the state championship meet held in one week. Wild finished 3rd overall and Thomas 8th. Full story…
A total of 23 Desert Speed School athletes among 7 local high school teams enter the state playoffs this week with win-or-go-home implications. The teams are headlined by Salpointe, who qualified for the newly-formed elite Open Division as the #4 team at any level. Sahuaro now takes the #1 4A … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Leila Lowther, Megan Muehlebach, and their St. Cyril volleyball team won the Middle School Diocese Championships recently. Entering the tournament as the #2 seed, St. Cyril defeated #1 Ss. Peter Paul in the title game to take the championship.
Anchored by Speed School athletes Trent Strong and Luke Regina on the defensive side of the ball, undefeated 4A Salpointe has qualified for the elite Open Division heading into the playoffs. Combining the top eight teams at any level into a bracket for the top State Championship title, the #1-ranked 4A Lancers go into … Read More
Sahuarita running back and Desert Speed School athlete Cristian Gonzales was one of the top Southern Arizona performers on the final night of the regular season for high school football. Gonzales rushed for 184 yards and 2 touchdowns in a convincing 63-8 win over Tanque Verde. Other top performers for the … Read More
Most news articles on our site feature the accomplishments of the athletes in our program, which is what makes this particular article unique. Longtime Desert Speed School coach Mike Smith, now coaching football, helped lead his San Manuel Junior High team to the Central League Championship last week. Going 7-1 on … Read More
Pima men’s soccer, looking to defend their 2018 National Championship, won a tough match over powerhouse Yavapai, netting an overtime goal that proved to be the game-winner. Playing on Yavapai’s home field in Prescott – considered one of the toughest venues to win at – the Aztecs picked up their … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes and Salpointe runners Benji Thomas and Kylie Wild are continuing to produce fast cross-country times and top finishes for the Lancers, according to Andy Morales of AZPreps365. At the recent Eye of the Tiger Meet in Marana, Thomas was 6th overall and Wild 10th. Each helped their respective … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Alec Ngyuen and Martin Cardenas will be – along with their Pima teammates – looking to defend their 2018 National Championship with the postseason now in full swing. The first round kicked off earlier this week with the Aztecs picking up a convincing 6-1 win over Mesa. The … Read More
Heading into Week 9 of the high school football season, Desert Speed School athletes Luke Regina of Salpointe and Hector Najar of Walden Grove are among the top statistical leaders in Southern Arizona. Regina, a senior captain for the undefeated Lancers, is the current sacks leader with 9.5 sacks on the season. … Read More
The state playoffs kick off this week with high school golfers hitting the links at the Omni Tucson National. Speed School athletes competing include Makenna Brown (Ironwood Ridge), Cassidy Morrow (above, Sahuaro), and Zander Los (Ironwood Ridge). Full story…
A number of Speed School athletes were once again highlighted for their performances on the field this past week. According to Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, top performers included: Daniel Montana (Cienega) – Threw for a touchdown pass in the Bobcats’ convincing 46-0 win over Marana. Defensive back Sebastian Felix added an interception … Read More
The Cienega girls volleyball team went 5-0 over the weekend to capture the Lion’s Den Invitational, according to Andy Morales of AZPreps365. The Bobcats defeated a strong Marana team, which, like Cienega, entered the finals undefeated to that point in the tournament. Cienega has nine Speed School athletes on its … Read More
A pair of undefeated Tucson-area teams – along with a handful of Desert Speed School athletes – face off tonight with powerhouse Salpointe taking on rising CDO. One of the top running backs in the state, CDO’s Gavin Davis (above) takes on a stout Salpointe defense anchored by Luke Regina, … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Pusch Ridge grad Kendall Tobin was honored this week in earning the “Big Stick Award” by Hillsdale College. According to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, it was Tobin’s overtime tackle at the 2-yard line that preserved the win for Hillsdale – and earned him the weekly honors. Full … Read More
Salpointe’s Benji Thomas and Kylie Wild are among the top four of all Southern Arizona cross-country runners in their respective divisions, with sectionals around the corner in early November. Thomas’ season-best of 16:35 puts him #4 among D-III boys, while Wild’s 18:55 mark puts her #3 among D-III girls. Full story…
Five Desert Speed School athletes are among the statistical leaders through Week 6 of the high school football season, according to lists compiled by Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Justin Spears. Players include: Sebastian Adamski, Walden Grove (above) – 71 tackles (#1) Jackson Bolin, Salpointe – 647 yards passing, 10 TD … Read More
Week 6 of the high school season is in the books, and a handful of Desert Speed School athletes were once again recognized for their performances on the field. Players recognized included: Jackson Bolin, Salpointe – 7/7 passing for 153 yards, 2 TD Trent Strong, Salpointe – Team-high 8 tackles … Read More
Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen is calling this Friday’s Salpointe-Sahuaro matchup to be Tucson’s “Game of the Year,” and he predicts Speed School athletes Trent Strong (above) and Luke Regina to be a major factor on the defensive side of the ball for the Lancers. From his Sunday Notebook: The Game … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Alyssa Feltman (above) provided her Ironwood volleyball team with critical play at the net in the Nighthawks five-set win against Marana recently. As reported by Andy Morales, Feltman scored a variety of ways – serving, defensively, and hitting – including scoring the winning point for Ironwood. The two … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Speed School athlete and Ironwood grad Derek Daly was recently recognized for his success in the classroom. Daily, an infielder now playing for Colorado School of Mines, was named to the Division II Academic Achievement List by the Athletic Directors Association. Full story…
Special congratulations to Speed School athlete Sabrina Wexler, who recently defended her 2018 title in winning the 2019 TUSD cross-country meet. Wexler, a 5th-grader, has also won TUSD titles on the track, taking first in three events earlier this spring.
A trio of Speed School athletes were recognized by AllSportsTucson sportswriter Javier Morales following their Week 4 performances on the field. Among those recognized: Daniel Montana, Cienega – Helped lead his Bobcats to a 63-7 win over Rincon, including a 36-yard touchdown pass Sebastian Adamski, Walden Grove – 9 tackles, … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Little League State Champion Izaiah Moraga was recently honored, along with his Sunnyside teammates, by the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. His Sunnyside team that won the state championship and finished as Western Regionals runners-up has been honored locally and throughout the state, having finished just one … Read More
Salpointe returns top runners for the 2019 cross-country season, and already are off to a strong start. The girls’ team recently won the Ojo Rojo Invite, upending Chandler’s four-year consecutive winning streak. Speed School athletes Kylie Wild (5th overall) and Nique Teixeira were scorers for the Lancers. On the boys’ side, Speed School … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and state champion pitcher Andrew Edwards was instrumental in his Brooklyn Cyclones recent Single-A League Championship. From Arizona Daily Star sports reporter Greg Hansen’s Sunday Notebook: Lefty pitcher Andrew Edwards, who helped Desert Christian High School win three straight state baseball championships before he pitched at New Mexico State, had … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and CDO two-way star Gavin Davis was eagerly anticipating last week’s matchup against the Dorado’s latest rival and Davis’ former school, Pusch Ridge. From the Arizona Daily Star: Friday’s rivalry game between CDO and Pusch Ridge Christian means a little more to Davis. He attended Pusch Ridge for … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, Mountain View volleyball rallied for a big tournament win last week, taking the championship of the Flowing Wells Invite. Desert Speed School athlete Destiny Pundt was named to the All-Tournament Team for Mountain View. In the Blue Bracket, Desert Speed School athlete Carly Crawford helped lead her Desert … Read More
With three weeks into the high school football season, Speed School athletes are continuing to make their presence known on the field. Week 3 highlights included the following: Gavin Davis, CDO – 128 yards rushing, TD Garrick Krautz, Foothills – 10 tackles, 1 blocked FG; 73 yards receiving, TD Tejas … Read More
Three weeks into the high school football season, four Speed School athletes are among the local stat leaders. Salpointe quarterback Jackson Bolin has broken into the ranks of top passing yardage along with Cienega’s Daniel Montana. Meanwhile, CDO’s Gavin Davis remains among the leaders for top rushing yardage. On the defensive side of the ball, … Read More
Cienega girls volleyball swept Salpointe 3-0 earlier this week in a clash of top volleyball programs. The Salpointe defeat was the first home loss for the Lancers to a Southern Arizona team in nearly three years, according to Andy Morales of AZPreps365. Cienega was helped by timely serving from Speed … Read More
A pair of Desert Speed School athletes and high school running backs continue to be among the local stat leaders with the high school season well underway. CDO’s Gavin Davis is among the leaders in rushing yards, total yards, scoring, and touchdowns. Meanwhile, two-way track/football star for Sahuarita Cristian Gonzales is among the … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Anjolie Navarrete (17 kills) led her St. Augustine volleyball team to a 3-0 win to open up the season earlier this week. Navarrete and her teammates prepare for their host tournament – The Wolfpack Invitational – held later this week. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AllSportsTucson)
Three Desert Speed School athletes are among the early-season stat leaders for Southern Arizona, following the first week of high school football last week. Players on the list include AllSportsTucson and Daily Star Player of the Week Gavin Davis (rushing and total yards), Tucson High’s Jacob Bracamonte (sacks), and Sahuarita’s Cristian Gonzales (rushing and total yards). Full list…
CDO running back and Desert Speed School athlete Gavin Davis was named high school Player of the Week by both The Arizona Daily Star and AllSportsTucson following the first week of high school football. Full story and award ceremony. Arizona Daily Star
Desert Speed School athlete and New Mexico State infielder Nick Gonzales was recently named National Summer Player of the Year by Perfect Game, as originally reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Facing top pitching in the Cape Cod League, he led the league in home runs and hits, and helped lead … Read More
As originally reported by Andy Morales, Desert Speed School athlete and returning 2019 Division I Arizona State Champion Ethan Lee was recently selected for the inagural USTA Next Generation Aces program for top players. Currently ranked #3 in the Southwest, Lee attended the US Open this past weekend as part of … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales, Speed School athlete Izaiah Moraga and his Sunnyside teammates were recognized earlier this week by the Pima County Board of Supervisors, who declared August 19th Sunnyside Little League Major Division Day. Moraga provided clutch hitting for his team in their State Championship and runner-up performance in the West … Read More
With the high school sports season right around the corner, Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen has included in his weekly Sunday column the Tucson-area teams he expects to contend for state championships this 2019-2020 season. Seven teams with Speed School athletes were included in his selections: Sabino Football (Nathan Swanberg, Max … Read More
Speed School athlete and Friends University women’s soccer defender Victoria Gutierrez was recently recognized by the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference as a scholar athlete. Gutierrez, a Marana grad, earned the recognition for her 3.56 GPA while playing for the Falcons. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete and Tucson High lineman Jacob Bracamonte recently spoke at the Coaches for Charity Kickoff Classic, and is expected to be a major contributor for the Badgers as they make the push to the 2019 state playoffs. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AllSportsTucson)
Desert Speed School athlete Izaiah Moraga was recently featured on Steve Rivera’s Eye on the Ball radio show, following his performance for his Sunnyside Little League team as they won the State Championship and were runners-up in the Western Regionals. Full story… Radio Interview
Salpointe linebacker and Desert Speed School athlete Trent Strong was profiled by the Arizona Daily Star as the high school football season quickly approaches. Strong, one of the leading tacklers in Southern Arizona in 2018, returns this year as one of the Lancer captains. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AllSportsTucson)
Desert Speed School athletes Eli Smith and Ryan Melendez, both part of the 2019 Sabino State Championship team, also won an American Legion State Championship this summer, sweeping the best-of-3 championship series in July to send them to the Western Regional tournament in California. Full story…
Speed School athlete and New Mexico State’s Nick Gonzales was recognized for his stellar performance in the Cape Cod Summer League; recently earning League MVP honors. Also named a league All-Star and the MVP of his Kettleers team, Gonzales led the league in hits, singles, doubles, triples, and was second in … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Sunnyside Little Leaguer Izaiah Moraga hit a three-run blast to help his team advance in the West Regional, as Sunnyside bounced back from a tough loss to Hawaii to defeat Nevada 13-1. Moraga has also been publishing an online journal of his team’s experience … Read More
Speed School athlete Harsh Parikh won the ITA Men’s Singles tournament earlier this summer in Claremont, California, one of the main national tournaments for collegiate players. As reported by the Star’s Greg Hansen, the win is one of the top championships for Parikh this far and qualifies him for the ITA Summer … Read More
Three Desert Speed School athletes were part of the Triple Crown World Series title won by State 48 18U softball recently. As reported by Andy Morales, Sabino’s Cassie Castaneda and Hannah Stark joined Sahuaro’s Bela Goerke and the rest of their club teammates in claiming the title. State 48 went undefeated to win the … Read More
New Mexico State All-American selection and Desert Speed School athlete Nick Gonzales was recently named Player of the Week in June while playing in the Cape Cod Summer Collegiate league. Playing for the Cotuit Kettleers, Gonzales has also been named starting 2nd-baseman for the league All-Star game. Full story… (Photo credit: Stephen … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Izaiah Moraga has helped lead his Sunnyside Little League team to the state tournament, providing both pitching and hitting en route. As reported by Javier Morales, Moraga pitched a two-hitter and also hit a 3rd-inning two-run homer to help lead the team to a win. Full story… … Read More
A pair of Desert Speed School athletes were named to the preseason Top 25 Boys and Top 25 Girls returners list, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Foothills’ Cory Tertel represented the boys, while three-sport star Cassidy Morrow of Sahuaro represented the girls. Full returners lists…
Desert Speed School athlete and Sabino graduate Preston Clifford has excelled in the Sun Belt College League this summer, according to Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. A recent West Regional All-American selection as a pitcher, Clifford has also shown off his hitting in the league All-Star game held at Kino Stadium. Full story… … Read More
Speed School athlete Kiya Dorroh and her Sabino teammates recently competed in the Section 7 High School Tournament in Phoenix, reaching the finals of the elite event. The Sabercats are considered one of the top returning teams at any level for the 2019-2020 high school season. For her part, Dorroh received … Read More
Four Speed School athletes were named to the AllSportsTucson Preseason Watch List for the upcoming 2019 season. These included: Destiny Pundt, Mountain View Alyssa Feltman, Ironwood Ridge Brandy Kishbaugh, Salpointe Sophia Vera, Empire See the full watch list and top returning teams here.
UPDATE: D1Baseball and ABCA/Rawlings have named Gonzales 1st-team All-American in addition to his previous 2nd-team designation by Baseball America. Speed School athlete Nick Gonzales has been again recognized for his stellar performance this season for New Mexico State, recently adding All-American honors to his many accolades. According to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, … Read More
Twenty-four Speed School athletes were recognized for their performances on the track, field, and court during the spring high school seasons. The list was highlighted by eleven state champions along with five athletes who earned region or state Player of the Year honors: Sabino’s Mike Snyder and Preston Clifford on the baseball field, … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Michael Masunas participated in the Stanford Elite Camp earlier this week, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Masunas, a sophomore tight end at Sabino, has played for the US National team in the past and is rapdily attracting scouting attention for his size and receiving skills. Full story…
Eight Speed School athletes recently participated in the post-season “Seniors” and “Futures” All-Star baseball and softball games. On the girls’ side, Bela Goerke, Cassidy Morrow, and Kianna Galindo (above) all played in the softball games. Boys participating on the baseball side included Ajay Ram, Seth Nager, Mike Snyder, Preston Clifford, and Ryan Melendez. Game recap here. (Photo credit: Ralph … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and New Mexico State reliever Andrew Edwards was recently selected by the New York Mets organization in the MLB Draft. A lefty pitcher who held opposing batters to .270 in 24 appearances for the Aggies, Edwards is coveted for his 95 mph fastball and change up. Full story…
Speed School athlete Keira Painter was instrumental in helping lead her Ironwood Ridge team to the 5A State Championship last week. With the title game against Centennial knotted up at 2-2 in the 7th, Painter led off with a single, and used her speed to score from 1st on the next … Read More
Speed School athletes have excelled on the track this season all the way down to the middle school level. With the middle school championships wrapping up, we wanted to recognize the following Speed School athletes for their performances: Northwest City Championships Paden Hall, Orange Grove – 400m (1st), 200m (1st), … Read More
A pair of Speed School athletes placed at the state championships earlier this month. Emarie Sooter (Gregory School) took 3rd in pole vault, while Cristian Gonzales (Sahuarita) placed 7th in the 200m. AllSportsTucson results…
Desert Speed School athletes Brittany Woolridge and Abby Doughty have each earned postseason recognition following their collegiate softball seasons, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Woolridge, an Empire grad who won a state championship with the Ravens in 2015, was named 1st-team All-Conference for Concordia following a 13-3 season as a pitcher. Full story… Meanwhile, … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe outfielder Jordy Johnson was part of the Lancer team that won the 4A State Championship game Tuesday night, an extra-inning affair that ended with a walk-off sacrifice fly by Salpointe to give them the title over Cactus. Full story… (Photo credit: Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star)
Six Desert Speed School athletes are playing tonight and tomorrow for state championships in softball and baseball. The first matchup pits local teams and Speed School athletes against one another, with #3 Sahuarita (Omar Felix) facing off against #6 Sabino (Preston Clifford, Mike Snyder) in the 3A championship – a … Read More
Speed School athletes Mason Lee and Krishna Dasika were part of Catalina Foothills’ state championship win in the team competition. The pair helped the Falcons defeat #2-Notre Dame Prep in the title match to take the trophy – and bring their streak of consecutive wins to 106. Full story… (Photo Credit: Andy Morales, … Read More
Four Desert Speed School athletes were part of Sabino softball’s impressive 14-2 win in the state championship game. Cassie Castaneda, Hannah Stark, Yesenia Romero, and Riley Nielson were part of the Sabercats’ championship run in which they outscored their last six opponents 69-2. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AZPreps365)
Speed School athlete Deion James (Empire High School) has committed to Washington State, according to The Arizona Daily Star. As reported by Justin Spears, James will use his final year of eligibility for the Cougars after returning from knee surgery. James previously starred for Colorado State and Pima College, where he was the … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe grad Efrain Cervantes was recently honored for his freshman season at South Mountain College. Cervantes, an infielder for the Cougars, was named All-Region and All-Conference for the 2019 season. Full story…
Speed School athlete Ethan Lee won the boys’ singles state championship on Saturday, defeating #2 Luke Urlaub of Desert Vista in three sets. As reported by Jose Garcia, Lee won in dramatic fashion, battling off both cramping as well as approaching lighting that nearly postponed the last points of the match. … Read More
A pair of Speed School athletes picked up Southern Arizona track and field titles this past weekend, with CDO’s Mariah Santillan taking the 300m hurdles title, and freshman Emarie Sooter (above, Gregory School) clearing 9′-3″ to win the pole vault. Foothills’ Connor Cagno took 2nd in the 400m, with Bryn Callie – also from Foothills – taking 5th … Read More
Salpointe’s CJ Franks and Cienega’s Thomas Webb, Jr. are both among 13 Tucson-area football players announced as recipients of the National Football Federation High School Scholar Athlete Honorees, according to AllSportsTucson.com. The recognition includes scholarship assistance, and is based on athletic and academic achievement along with community involvement. Players will be recognized at the … Read More
Forty-one Speed School athletes were recognized this past winter for their performances on the court and field. These recognitions were highlighted by four athletes who earned various Player of the Year honors: Sabino’s Ben Kopiec (soccer), Salpointe’s Kate Connelly (soccer), and Tanque Verde’s Nikya Orange (basketball), and UHS’ Aerin McQuillen (soccer). Players recognized included: Soccer Kate … Read More
A special congratulations goes out to Sabrina Wexler, one of our younger Speed School athletes. Wexler, the TUSD cross-country champion from earlier this year, recently won 3 events on the track at the TUSD Regional meet. Showing her range in sprinting distances, she won the 100m, 500m, was part of the … Read More
Cienega grad and Desert Speed School athlete Nick Gonzales, now a sophomore for New Mexico State, is off to a strong start for the Aggies, leading the nation in both batting average (.533) and RBIs (45), and currently 4th among collegiate players with 8 home runs. Gonzales and fellow Speed School … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Cienega grad Nick Gonzales was named WAC Hitter of the Week for two consecutive weeks in February, following a blistering offensive start to the season for the sophomore infielder. Gonzales is currently hitting .675 for New Mexico State. See full story…
Salpointe girls soccer won their 3rd consecutive state championship Wednesday night, defeating a strong Catalina Foothills team in a tough-fought 2-1 overtime win. Five Desert Speed School athletes are among the champion Lancer team: Kate Connelly, Sydney Lenhart, Grace Kaufman-Fuller, Catalina Alvarado, and Valentina Campos. The two squads faced each other after knocking … Read More
It will be a battle of Speed School athletes against one another at Mountain View High School Wednesday night, with the 4A Girls State Championship on the line. Cross-town rivals and soccer powerhouses Salpointe and Catalina Foothills square off, and it will pit Lancers Kate Connelly, Sydney Lenhart, Grace Kaufman-Fuller, and Catalina Alvarado against … Read More
Three local teams with 11 Desert Speed School athletes between them have advanced to the state semifinals to be played this weekend. Kate Connelly scored what would prove to be the game-winner in the 68th minute to help her Salpointe team and fellow Speed School athletes Sydney Lenhart, Grace Kaufman-Fuller, and Catalina Alvarado advance … Read More
Catalina Foothills took on #2 Tempe earlier this week, coming away with a 2-1 upset win to put the Falcons in the state semifinals. It was Desert Speed School athlete Zack Krautz‘s header finding the back of the net in the 22nd minute which proved to be the go-ahead goal … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes are leading the way for several girls’ basketball teams, with the high school state playoffs getting started this week. 3A #1 Sabino has a first-round bye, with sophomore Kiya Dorroh leading the team in rebounds. Eastside rival #4 Tanque Verde also has earned a first-round bye, … Read More
Five Desert Speed School athletes made collegiate commitments last week, signing national letters-of-intent to compete at the college level. Cienega teammates Zach Mattas and Thomas Webb, Jr. both committed to the Western New Mexico football program along with Salpointe’s CJ Franks. Fellow Salpointe Lancer Colin Dreis committed to Montana football, while two-time state champion for the Salpointe … Read More
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
The Rincon/UHS girls basketball team has captured the 5A Sonoran title outright following a back-and-forth regular season win over Cholla Monday night – with Speed School athletes Kendall Jeong (above; 4 points, 7 rebounds) and Edie Cotton (6 points, 10 rebounds) both contributing heavily. The win and 5A title positions the Rangers in a … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Northern Colorado freshman Isabella Almazan was named to the Big Sky Academic All-Conference team earlier this week, following her first season of collegiate soccer for the Bears. Almazan, a Salpointe grad, posted an impressive 4.0 GPA in the fall semester to earn the recognition. Full story…
One of the top local basketball events every year, the MLK Classic at McKale Center pits some of the top boys and girls teams against one another. Two of the top 3A girls teams in the state picked up big wins at the Classic, with Tanque Verde picking up a … Read More
The 3A girls’ basketball conference is currently being led by two Eastside Tucson teams, with #1 Tanque Verde and #2 Sabino atop the power poll rankings. The top-seeded Hawks are led by Speed School athletes Nikya Orange, Emma Morriss, Kailee Cullinan, Ella Berg, and Sydney Renteria. 9-0 Sabino, meanwhile, pick up transfer Kiya Dorroh, … Read More
Speed School athlete and two-way Salpointe star Mario Padilla will be a Wildcat next year, head coach Kevin Sumlin and the UA staff announced last week. The 2018 Southern Arizona Athlete of the Year as named by AllSportsTucson, he will graduate from Salpointe this spring having been part of two consecutive state … Read More
An annual tradition, Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen has named his Top 100 Sports Figures of 2018, and this year’s list includes three Desert Speed School athletes. Tennis stars Yash and Harsh Parikh made the list, with Yash winning 14 NCAA games as a freshman and Harsh achieving the #1 ranking in Arizona. Meanwhile, Sabino … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Colin Dreis recently signed a letter of intent to continue at the collegiate level with the University of Montana. Dreis, a Salpointe lineman, was an All Southern-Arizona 1st-team member who was instrumental to the Lancers’ postseason runs each of the last two seasons. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete Katie Jeffers was key in Ironwood’s first game win at the Oro Valley Invitational, as she found the back of the net in the 43rd, 60th, and 79th minute to help lead the Nighthawks to a win over Tucson High. Andy Morales interview…
It was a very successful Fall season for Desert Speed School athletes and teams this year, with numerous teams making deep playoff runs and a total of 47 athletes earning postseason recognition. The list was highlighted by six players earning Region Player of the Year honors at various levels. Athletes … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Miranda Erro has qualified along with her beach volleyball partner Alex Parkhurst for the AAU Beach Volleyball Nationals, held in Hermosa Beach, California in July 2019. The pair punched their ticket at the AAU qualifier at CDO High School earlier this month, as reported by Andy Morales … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe offensive lineman Colin Dreis has been a major part of #1-ranked Salpointe’s undefeated run through the regular season and playoffs this year. The Daily Star’s Norma Gonzales sat down with him to find out about his preparation this past off-season and the transformation he made. Full story…
Salpointe picked up scores from Xavier Farhang and Mario Padilla en route to a dominating semifinal victory over #5 Sahuaro in the high school football playoffs, advancing them for the second year in the row to the state championship game. The win pits the Lancers against a familiar opponent – Scottsdale Saguaro … Read More
A total of 11 Desert Speed School athletes signed national letters-of-intent last week to compete at the collegiate level, highlighted by back-to-back soccer state champions Grace Kaufman and Kate Connelly of Salpointe along with 2018 baseball state champion Preston Clifford. In all, athletes who made collegiate commitments included: Ajay Ram, Ironwood Ridge – Pima baseball … Read More
Two Desert Speed School athletes were part of a Pima men’s soccer team that won the NJCAA National Championship on Saturday in thrilling fashion, defeating Barton College 2-1 in 2OT. Sahuaro grad Alec Nguyen and Sabino’s Martin Cardenas were both critical to the Aztecs’ strong regular season and dominating postseason run. Full game recap… … Read More
A total of 21 Desert Speed School athletes between three local high school teams are still alive in the quest for a high school football state championship, and all three schools received major contributions in their playoff wins from these athletes. 4A #1 Salpointe and #5 Sahuaro each one their … Read More
The Salpointe boys’ cross-country team, aided by strong finishes from Desert Speed School athletes Matthew Diaz and Benji Thomas, finished 3rd in the state championship meet this past weekend. Full results…
Desert Speed School athletes Alec Nguyen and Martin Cardenas are part of a Pima men’s soccer team that enters the national championships as the #1 ranked team in the country. Already 1-0 in pool play after a dominating 5-0 victory in their first game, the Aztecs’ quest for a national title continues with … Read More
As reported by The Arizona Daily Star, Salpointe advanced over the weekend to the 4A volleyball State Championship title game, putting them one win away from a third consecutive volleyball state championship. Desert Speed School athletes Jenna Johnson, Brandy Kishbaugh, Claire Dunn, Hiliana Mizner have been part of the Lancer run towards a … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Will Birchard was named First-Team All-Conference by the SCIAC earlier last week, coming on the heels of his third Player of the Week honors of the season. Birchard, a UHS graduate and sophomore defender for Claremont Mud Scripps, was twice named Defensive Player of the Week to go … Read More
Two Desert Speed School endurance athletes have qualified for the state cross-country meet. Bryn Callie of Catalina Foothills, and also a talented basketball player for the Falcons – took 7th in her sectional to qualify, while Salpointe’s Matthew Diaz took 18th on the boys’ side. Both runners’ teams also qualified, so the two … Read More
#6 Sabino enters the playoffs this year having won their last 8 games in a row thanks in large part to solid play from their senior leadership. Senior linebacker Richie Pina and two-way lineman Brad Hoge were both interviewed by The Arizona Daily Star in advance of their first-round playoff game today against #11 Blue … Read More
Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen is picking Salpointe to once again face off against 2017 state champion Scottsdale Saguaro in what would be a rematch of last year’s title game. As he notes, the Lancers are led by juniors on defense – among them 3 Desert Speed School athletes. Trent Strong, Luke … Read More
Five Desert Speed School athletes were recognized by AllSportsTucson for their performance in the final regular-season games of the high school football season. Players honored included junior quarterback Jackson Bolin of Salpointe along with fellow Lancer Mario Padilla – the two of who combined for 3 Salpointe touchdowns. Sabino running … Read More
University of Claremont Mudd Scripps and Desert Speed School athlete Will Birchard picked up his 3rd Player of the Week honors recently, taking Offensive Player of the Week honors after scoring the lone goal in a game that won the Conference title for the Stags. As reported by AllSportsTucson.com: Birchard earned … Read More
Speed School athlete and Pima men’s soccer defender Martin Cardenas was recently honored for his play on the field during the regular season. Cardenas, a Sabino grad, was named second-team ACCAC All-Conference following a season in which the Aztecs proved one of the toughest defenses in the nation in shutting out 11 … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe running back Mario Padilla was honored by AllSportsTucson this week as Week 9 Player of the Week. This follows his performance in a Salpointe win over Catalina Foothills in which he amazed 128 yards rushing and 89 yards receiving to go along with 3 touchdowns for … Read More
A total of 20 Desert Speed School athletes and their teams have qualified for the state volleyball playoffs, with four of those teams winning their Region Championships during the regular season. Two-time defending state champion Salpointe looks to three-peat, and enters the state playoffs as the 4A Kino Region champion … Read More
As reported by The Arizona Daily Star, Salpointe running back Mario Padilla – along with three other Lancer teammates – landed collegiate offers earlier this week. Padilla, who recently earned Player of the Week honors following his Week 9 performance on the field, was offered by Ottawa University-Arizona to go along with … Read More
Two Desert Speed School athletes were named to the AllSportsTucson Week 9 Honor Roll. Sabino’s Richie Pina earned recognition following his 13-tackle performance for the Sabercats, while Mario Padilla (Salpointe) returned from injury to rush for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns, earning a spot on the list. Both look to lead their teams … Read More
With just a few weeks to go in the fall sports season, Desert Speed School athletes and their teams are continuing to perform at a high level on the field and court. Most recently, Cienega football traveled to Sierra Vista to take on the resurging Buena Colts, and game away … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and former Desert Christian softball standout Taylor Radtke was recently honored by the softball coaches association for her academic accomplishments. Radtke was among 17 local athletes now playing at the collegiate level who earned NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete recognition. Full list…
Desert Speed School athlete Will Birchard, a defender for the Claremont Mudd-Scripps University men’s soccer team, was recently named Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the CCIAC. As reported by Andy Morales, Birchard assisted on a goal in a win over La Verne and scored the game-winner against Macalester last week. Full … Read More
The two-time defending state champion Salpointe girls’ volleyball team has a target on their back this season, but has performed well in the early part of the season. The Lancers are 9-0 in ranking matches, with top finishes against some of the best teams in the west at The House … Read More
A pair of Desert Speed School athletes were recognized by AllSportsTucson for their performances on the field this past week. Senior Foothills’ linebacker Bobby Heitzinger was honored for his defensive play after notching 12 tackles and a sack for the Falcons in their 31-12 win over Pueblo. On the offensive side of … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Alec Nguyen and Martin Cardenas have been instrumental in Pima College’s early-season win streak, with each notching goals for the Aztecs along the way. Nguyen assisted on a goal and also found the back of the net for the eventual game-winner in their September 6th win over Scottsdale CC. Meanwhile, Cardenas … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe defensive back Luke Straka was honored earlier this week by being named to the AllSportsTucson Week Five Honor Roll. The junior was recognized following his 10 tackles for the Lancers in their win against Glendale Cactus. Full Week 5 Honors… (Photo credit: Sean Logan, Arizona Daily … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Ariana and Anjolie Navarette were recently named to the All-Tournament Team of the Wolfpack Invitational after helping lead their St. Augustine volleyball team to the championship match. The sisters add to the list of Desert Speed School-trained players and teams playing at a high level at the start of … Read More
In honor of the current high school football season, the Arizona Daily Star has been compiling lists for local powerhouse schools with the top ten players in history from that school’s program. One Desert Speed School athlete – Cienega’s Bryce Burnett – has already been honored. Another – Desert Speed School athlete Matteo Mele – has … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Pusch Ridge grad Kendall Tobin was recently recognized for his performance on the field. As reported by AllSportsTucson, Tobin earned Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week recognition for Hillsdale College. Full story…
Salpointe’s do-it-all athlete Mario Padilla (running back, receiver, cornerback, punter) is off to a strong start this season, and was recently honored in being named to the Ed Doherty Watch List. The list is compiled throughout the high school football season, with the winner of the prestigious Ed Doherty Award for … Read More
Desert Speed School volleyball players and their high school teams are off to a strong start this fall season: Fresh off going 7-0 and winning the TUSD tournament, Tanque Verde volleyball (Jorydn Evans, Shelby Lansing, Sarah Jacobs) went 3-0 and won the Tanque Verde Invitational. Meanwhile, Pusch Ridge volleyball (Delaney McGehee) … Read More
Four Desert Speed School athletes were recognized for their play on the field in last weekend’s slate of high school football games. Players named included: Mario Padilla, Salpointe RB/DB – 3 TDs, 2 INT, 9 tackles Bobby Heitzinger, Catalina Foothills LB – 12 tackles Richie Pina, Sabino LB – 11 … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe two-way star Mario Padilla was key in the Lancer’s first game of the 2018 season, a back-and-forth affair against Desert Edge. Salpointe ultimately came out on top, but it took touchdown runs of 61, 17, and 4 yards by Padilla to stay in the game. Desert … Read More
The Tanque Verde girls’ volleyball team, expected to be one of the top 3A teams this season, is off to a strong start following a win in the TUSD Labor Day Tournament. The Hawks got solid play from Desert Speed School athlete and senior setter Shelby Lansing, who finished with 3 … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Kiya Dorroh was recently named to ESPN’s Watch List for the upcoming girls’ basketball season, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. The list, compiled by ESPN’s Dan Olson, features the top 45 girls players nationally who are expected to make an impact this season. Full story… (Photo … Read More
2016 and 2017 4A State Champion Salpointe volleyball returns this season looking to add another title, and 4 Desert Speed School athletes will play a major role in the effort. Seniors Jenna Johnson, Claire Dunn, and Hiliana Mizner along with sophomore setter Brandy Kishbaugh are some of the “returning firepower” that the two-time state champion Lancers … Read More
Two Desert Speed School athletes are among those Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen is predicting big senior seasons for. Salpointe tennis star Harsh Parikh goes into the year as the #1-ranked Arizona player and #8 nationally, while Sabino’s ace pitcher Preston Clifford – a recent New Mexico State commit – returns to the Sabercats for his … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Zach Mattas has earned the #8 spot on the Arizona Daily Star‘s list of top high school football players in the region. He goes into the season having spent the off-season preparing to make the transition this year from defensive line to linebacker. Already one of the strongest players … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Mario Padilla was one of three Desert Speed School athletes featured in the Arizona Daily Star’s Top 22 high school football players of the upcoming season. A running back, receiver, corner, and yes, even punter for Salpointe, he is hoping to lead his Lancer team to a state title this … Read More
Football has always been one of the main sports that we work with for speed and agility training, and that is reflected in this year’s preseason watch lists for the sport. Ten Desert Speed School athletes are among the football players to keep an eye on this year, according to … Read More
Ten Tucson-area players who have gone through Desert Speed School’s volleyball training program are among those listed by Andy Morales as returning players to keep an eye on this fall. Among those include four Salpointe players who will be looking to defend their 2016 and 2017 state championships: Jenna Johnson, Claire … Read More
Cienega senior Zach Mattas is eagerly anticipating the upcoming football season. A former defensive end who has drastically improved his speed in an effort to convert to the linebacker position, he will be a key piece for the Bobcats defense this season. In an interview with Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Mattas credited … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and two-way Cienega star Thomas Webb, Jr. was recently profiled by The Arizona Daily Star in anticipation of the upcoming high school season. The running back/safety is one of the top players in the state at both positions, and is expected to have an increased workload this season. See the story… … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Catalina Foothills golfer Cory Tertel has been named by Andy Morales as one to keep an eye on this upcoming high school season. Tertel, who was a member of the Falcons’ 2016 State Championship team as a freshman, now looks to help advance Foothills back that … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Nikya Orange and her Tucson Rattlers teammates have been taking on – and beating – the top club teams in the country this summer. Coming off a dominating 5-1 record in Chicago for the Nike Tournament, the Rattlers won the Las Vegas NCAA Super Showcase, according to Javier … Read More
With the upcoming high school football season, The Arizona Daily Star has been not only profiling current players, but also taking a look back at some of the top all-time talent to come out of each school. Desert Speed School athlete Bryce Burnett was recently honored for his time as a Cienega … Read More
Four Desert Speed School athletes were part of the AZ Firecrackers softball team that went undefeated and won the USSA Far West National Championship in California last week. Players included Lauren Wedman, Ashley Bradford, Zoe Corral, and Kristina Wilson. Full story… In other tournament action, Speed School athlete Hannah Stark and her AZ Cats teammates also … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde basketball star Nicaya Orange has recently been attracting attention for her play on the court against some of the top high school players in the country, according to Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. What will shock most coaches and opponents who see her game is that … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Nick Gonzales has picked up more recognition for his very strong freshman season for the New Mexico State baseball program. Already awarded as WAC Freshman of the Year, All-Conference, and Freshman All-American by no fewer than five publications, the Cienega grad was this time recognized for his work … Read More
The Tucson Summer Pro League, an annual summer tradition in Tucson that has featured some of the top UofA and local talent, has recently expanded to include a youth league for middle-school athletes as well. This year, two Desert Speed School athletes – Victor Yevzerov and Nick Del Bosque – were selected to the league … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Sabino grad Marcus Edwards, now a sophomore defensive end for the Naval Academy, was recently honored for his work in the classroom, earning American Athletic Conference All-Academic team recognition. Full story…
Desert Speed School athletes Nikya Orange and Emma Morris have been taking on some of the top girls basketball teams in the country at this week’s Nike Tournament of Champions. Their Tucson Rattlers team is undefeated in the Chicago tournament as they wrap up pool play and move on to the bracket. An … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and 3A Player of the Year Preston Clifford, fresh off leading Sabino to a state championship, has committed to play baseball at New Mexico State, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. A .398 hitter for Sabercats who also boasted a 9-0 record on the mound as a pitcher, Clifford … Read More
I was recently asked to appear on a local radio station to share about the Desert Speed School. The host, Chris DeSimone, asked if I would bring an athlete with me to share their perspective on the training. Immediately, I called up Jason Sweet, who to this day remains one … Read More
The spring high school season was another successful time for our Desert Speed School athletes, with 30 players across 5 sports named as Spring All-Stars. The list is highlighted by one All-American and five Players of the Year: Daniel Durazo (4A baseball), Preston Clifford (3A baseball), Nate Maltry (Lacrosse All-American and Southern Arizona Player … Read More
A trio of Desert Speed School athletes now playing at the collegiate level have been recognized for their recent accomplishments. Cienega grad Nick Gonzales, now playing for New Mexico State, was named WAC Freshman of the Year – the first in New Mexico State history. Gonzales was also honored as a … Read More
The Tucson Summer Pro League – an annual summer basketball tradition – has expanded over the last several years to include 9 youth teams featuring some of the top young local talent. Three Desert Speed School athletes have been selected to play in the league: Victor Yevzerov, Issac Diaz, and Nick Del Bosque. Games … Read More
Ironwood shortstop Julian De Alva was recently added to the Swiss National Team for the summer, as reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. A .372 batter this past season, he is in Germany playing with the team as part of the 2018 European Championships. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete and Ironwood graduate Derek Daly recently earned recognition for a strong freshman season in the classroom. The Colorado School of Mines infielder was named Academic All-American, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Full story…
As reported by Andy Morales, Cienega standout and Utah State signee Abby Doughty won her 3rd softball state championship on Monday night, and in the process, officially became the most decorated Cienega athlete of all time. The last remaining player from the 2015 state championship Bobcat team, she was also a critical … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Preston Clifford was the ace on the mound for Sabino earlier this week in their state championship win in the 3A title game. Fellow Sabertcats and Speed School athletes Mike Snyder and Dylan Dalrymple also were critical as Sabino rallied to overcome an early 3-0 deficit in the game, with … Read More
Four Desert Speed School athletes play tonight for a baseball State Championship in what should be terrific double-header action. #1 Sabino goes for the 3A title against Sahuarita to lead things off at Hi Corbett, with Speed School athletes Preston Clifford, Mike Snyder, and Dylan Dalrymple looking to bring home the trophy … Read More
Five Desert Speed School athletes won the U19 State Cup yesterday at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. Salpointe’s Isabella Almazan, Lauren Bollinger, Paloma Teran along with Ironwood’s Emma McCormick and Foothills defender Meghan Hawkins were part of the TSA 00/99 team that claimed the title with a 2-0 victory in the championship game. The State Cup … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Mason Lee and Krishna Dasika were part of the #1 Catalina Foothills state championship title, defeating #3 Salpointe in a rematch from the regular season. Salpointe star Harsh Parikh won the #1 singles match for the Lancers, keeping things close between the squads, but it was Lee – the 2018 doubles … Read More
Seven Desert Speed School athletes have advanced in the state baseball playoffs, most notably Efrain Cervantes and Daniel Durazo of Salpointe, whose Lancer team defeated #1 seed Nogales. Salpointe got clutch hitting in the game from both athletes, with Durazo (above) scoring in the 6th inning for the Lancers and Cervantes going 2-2 … Read More
Rincon/UHS pitcher and Desert Speed School athlete Bailey Tanner came through in the clutch for the Rangers earlier this week, pitching her team to an epic 11-inning win in the first round of the 6A state playoffs. Facing the consistently strong Sunnyside program, Tanner at one point “erased 16 of 19 batters,” … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Alec Nguyen (Sahuaro) and Martin Cardenas (Sabino) qualified along with their TSA 2000 boys’ team for the National Premier League finals, to be held this summer in Massachusetts. The team has compiled a 29-3-9 record playing against some of the top national clubs this season, according to Greg Hansen of … Read More
Four Desert Speed School athletes signed collegiate letters-of-intent earlier this month, joining the 10 Speed School athletes who signed during the February early signing period. Athletes included: Noe Becerra, Ironwood Ridge – Pima football Alec Nguyen, Sahuaro – Pima soccer Ashley Bradford, Sahuaro – Colorado Mesa softball Lauren Wedman, Sahuaro … Read More
In what was somewhat of a battle between Desert Speed School athletes on opposing sides of the court, #1 Catalina Foothills defeated #3 Salpointe in a tight 5-4 match between the two tennis powerhouses. Speed School athlete Harsh Parikh won the #1 singles match for the Lancers, while Foothills’ Mason Lee got … Read More
Two Desert Speed School athletes have been named State Top Ten Players of the Week by the Arizona Central. Sabino’s Preston Clifford earned recognition during Week 4 of the season, following a string in which be went 7 for 10, including a grand slam. Meanwhile, Ironwood’s Julian DeAlva was named to the … Read More
32 Desert Speed School athletes in soccer and basketball were recently recognized for their high school seasons, headlined by seven state champions and five Players of the Year. On the pitch, three girls were honored for their defensive play, with Riley Bravin, Meghan Hawkins, and Lauren Bollinger each earning Region Defensive Player of the … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Lauren Smith and her Desert Thunder 14U team recently won the Spring Break Classic tournament in Marana. Full story…
Curt Woody, a master’s track & field and Desert Speed School athlete, returned home from Landover, Maryland with some hardware from the US Indoor National Championships. A talented sprinter and jumper, Woody took bronze in the long jump with a final jump of 4.91 meters, and later joined his SoCal … Read More
Tanque Verde’s Bailey Bish is within striking distance of qualifying for the State Tournament for golf, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Bish, no stranger to challenges, was honored last summer as an All-American by the U.S. Marine Corps. A difficult surgery four years ago led to the loss of … Read More
As fitting for the month of March, the Sabino softball program qualified for the championship of the Badger Invitational as a #6-seed – the lowest possible – and proceeded to go on a tear all the way to the championship game, eventually losing to champion Salpointe. The Sabercats got timely … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Eli Shulman helped lead his Phoenix Knights hockey team to the 2018 State Championship at the top-tier 10U level over the weekend. One of the fastest players on the ice, Shulman has consistently been one of the top scorers in the state over the last several years.
Desert Speed School athletes Ty Pham-Swann and Ryan Spitzer were recognized for their strong 2017-2018 high school seasons in being named to the Southern Arizona All-Freshman team. Spitzer helped lead his underdog Sabino team to one upset after another throughout the state playoffs, eventually making it all the way to the Final Four. For … Read More
Tanque Verde freshman Kiya Dorroh was recently honored for her 2017-2018 high school season. The 6′-1″ guard helped lead her Hawks team to its best season in history, ultimately finishing 21-8. She was named the AllSportsTucson small-school division Freshman of the Year and named to the All-Freshman first-team. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete Harsh Parikh recently won The High School Invitational boys’ title, defeating Foothills star George Jiang in the finals. The Invitational is one of the longest running tournaments in the state in its 48th year, and is considered a “preseason state championship” given the caliber of play … Read More
Seven Desert Speed School athletes won their second consecutive state title over the weekend with the Salpointe girls’ soccer team defeating #1-seed Flagstaff in the 4A State Championship game. Speed School athlete Isabella Almazan assisted on the Lancers’ first goal and notched the second herself. Desert Speed School athletes on the … Read More
High school athletes across the country put pen to paper last week and signed national letters of intent to continue playing at the collegiate level. Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson reported on the local Tucson athletes who have signed collegiately – among them 10 Desert Speed School athletes. Those athletes include: … Read More
From The Arizona Daily Star: “Kiya Dorroh played a lot of different sports and activities as a child, but fell in love with basketball after joining her older sister at a practice. It didn’t take long for others to notice.” Full story… Dorroh and her Tanque Verde teammates – all Speed School … Read More
Salpointe girls’ soccer looks to defend its 2017 State Championship this weekend, and Desert Speed School athletes have been instrumental in their return to the title game. The Lancers boast no fewer than seven Desert Speed School athletes on their roster. Three of those players – captain Lauren Bollinger and … Read More
With the soccer postseason well underway, five teams have advanced to the semifinal round of the state championship. On the girls side, traditional powerhouse teams steamrolled their way through their quarterfinal matchups: 5A #2 Ironwood Ridge (Madison Thacker and captain Emma McCormick), 4A #2 Salpointe (Captain Lauren Bollinger, Isabella Almazan, … Read More
With the soccer postseason well underway, 18 Desert Speed School athletes play this weekend in the quarterfinals, all looking to advance to the semis of the state tournament. On the girls’ side, #2-ranked Ironwood Ridge is led by captain Emma McCormick in their 5A quarterfinal matchup against Apollo, while Tanque Verde … Read More
The Catalina Foothills girls’ soccer program took on some of the top teams in Southern Arizona in the Walden Grove Tournament over the weekend, ultimately going 4-0-1 throughout the bracket and pool play, with a 2-0 win over Sahuaro in the finals. Speed School athletes on the team include team … Read More
Sabino senior midfielder Cathy Leyva has her #14-ranked Sabercats looking to make a run at the state playoffs, but will need a strong finish to do so. See the story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales)
Speed School athlete Deion James was recently named to Greg Hansen’s Top 100 Southern Arizona sports figures of 2017. Hansen placed James at #14 on the illustrious list, which encompasses the top athletic and coaching talent at the collegiate, professional, and high school level – all with Tucson-area connections, of course. … Read More
Tanque Verde teammates Kiya Dorroh and Ella Berg were both named to the All-Tournament Team for the Tucson Cactus Classic holiday basketball tournament. Their Lady Hawks team finished runners-up in the tournament, losing to Tucson High in the finals. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales)
Speed School and anchor of the Salpointe offensive line, Matteo Mele, was recently honored with a Top Ten ranking by Greg Hanson of the Arizona Daily Star. Southern Arizona and the Tucson region had one of its strongest seasons in recent history, with Salpointe and Pusch Ridge making the title … Read More
It was a very strong 2017 football season for Speed School athletes and teams, with both Salpointe and Pusch Ridge making it to the 4A and 3A state title games. Speed School athletes also fared well statistically speaking, with 4 players finishing in the Top 10 for Southern Arizona. Those … Read More
A record 40 Speed School athletes earned All-Star recognition during the fall season, highlighted by two Players of the Year, three first-team All-State selections, and four state champions. Speed School athletes who were recognized included: Football Mario Padilla, Salpointe – AllSportsTucson 1st-team Southern Arizona, 1st-team Division, 2nd-team Division (punter); AZPreps … Read More
In a matchup that featured Speed School athletes on both sides of the pitch, Foothills girls’ soccer won a 4-1 match over Salpointe in the title game of the Brandon Bean tournament. Both schools – traditional Tucson powerhouses – won their semifinal matchups 3-0 en route to meeting in the … Read More
Salpointe standout Daniel Durazo has signed with Pima baseball for next season, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Durazo comes off a junior season last year in which he batted .376 for the Lancers. Full story…
With the early stages of the basketball season underway this week, 4 Speed School athletes have already garnered attention on preseason watch lists. Kiya Dorroh was listed as AllSportsTucson’s preseason “Newcomer of the Year,” and she joins fellow Tanque Verde teammates Emma Morris and Ella Berg on the girls’ watch list. On … Read More
St. Augustine’s Ariana Navarrete was recently named the 2A Girls’ Volleyball Player of the Year for Southern Arizona by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson.com. Navarrete helped lead her Wolves’ team to an undefeated record in section play and a berth in the state playoffs. She was also named First-Team All-Division. Full All-Star … Read More
14 Speed School athletes from Salpointe and Pusch Ridge advanced to the 4A and 3A state championship games following semifinal wins from both teams. Salpointe got 202 yards and 2 touchdowns from Mario Padilla running behind Matteo Mele in erasing a 14-0 deficit. They will face Saguaro on December 2nd at Arizona Stadium … Read More
Three Tucson-area teams with a total of 16 Speed School athletes between them will play this weekend in the state semifinal round, all looking for a chance to play for a state title next weekend. Salpointe leads the way with 11 Speed School athletes, lead by #1-ranked University of Washington … Read More
Baseball Next Level tryouts for the upcoming season have been announced for Saturday, December 16th (click here for more information). As part of the announcement, their very impressive list of local alumni playing at the next level included six Speed School athletes: Andrew Edwards (above), New Mexico State University Zach Rosson, … Read More
Five softball players and Speed School athletes signed recently on National Signing Day to compete at the collegiate level. They include: Bailey Tanner (above left), UHS – Loyola Marymount Julia Vega (above right), UHS – Western New Mexico Abby Doughty, Cienega – Utah Valley Lauren Wedman, Sahuaro – Colorado Mesa … Read More
Salpointe girls’ volleyball defended their 2016 State Championship last week, winning the 4A State Championship in dramatic back-and-forth, five-set fashion over Phoenix-area Sunrise Mountain. Helping lead the way were Speed School athletes Jenna Johnson, Claire Dunn, Hiliana Mizner, and Brandy Kishbaugh. Full story… (Photo credits: Billy Hardiman, Arizona Republic; Andy Morales, AZPreps365)
Speed School athlete Michael Masunas was selected for the 14/15U US National Football Team, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Masunas will participate in January in the International Bowl held at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX. An 8th-grader who plays both sides of the ball, he will play tight end for … Read More
With the 2017 high school season nearing the end and playoffs around the corner, a pair of Speed School athletes have earned Arizona Daily Star Top 10 distinction for their play: Brandon Walker, Empire (above) – Arizona Daily Star #8 receiver Lawrence Prior, Sierra Vista Buena – Arizona Daily Star #9 running back … Read More
Speed School athlete and Rincon/UHS standout Bailey Tanner has committed to Loyola Marymount, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. See her story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales)
Speed School athlete and St. Augustine track/XC star Nick Schlagel finished 10th overall at the Los Mezquites Invitational, one of the area’s longest-running events at nearly 30 years in existence. He helped pace his St. Augustine team to a 3rd place finish overall. Full story…
Speed School athlete and Salpointe attacker Nate Maltry was recently named to the Arizona Watch List for lacrosse players, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Maltry, a junior, was one of four Tucson-area players named to the list. Full story…
Speed School athlete and star Salpointe outfielder Daniel Durazo was part of 520 Elite’s championship win in the Scout Invitational 18U showcase tournament, held recently in Mesa. Full story…
Speed School athlete and University of Washington commit Matteo Mele was named to the watch list for the 2017 Ed Doherty Award. The award, which is in its 22nd year, honors the top high school football talent in Arizona and is awarded annually at season’s end. Full story… (Photo credit: Kelly Presnell, Arizona … Read More
St. Augustine went undefeated during the Wolfpack Invitation last weekend aided by standouts – and Speed School athletes – Ariana and Anjolie Navarrette. The team is now 8-1 on the season. Full results…
Speed School athlete and Cienega grad Nick Gonzales was recently named an All-American by the National Baseball Congress, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. An outfielder who is committed to New Mexico State, he hit .538 in NBC summer play. Full story…
Speed School athlete Mario Padilla and his flag teammates with Tucson Turf flag football have long been dominating the local, regional, and national flag football scene, and this summer was no exception. Padilla was dominant in the team’s win earlier this summer in Las Vegas at the National Pylon Tourney, where the … Read More
Seven Speed School volleyball players have been added to the Southern Arizona preseason watch list. Athletes recognized include: 6A Amber Kempton (Tucson High) Hannah Parrish (UHS) 5A Alexa Altamirano (Marana) 4A Claire Dunn (Salpointe) 3A Leah McAdams (Sabino) 2A Ariana Navarrete (St. Augustine) Annie Fennema (Desert Christian)
Salpointe’s Matteo Mele, considered the #1-ranked Arizona and #18 national offensive tackle prospect, has recently committed to the Washington Huskies. Full story…
Empire grad and Speed School athlete Brittany Woolridge was recognized for her success in the classroom this past year and was named to the Lone Star Conference Honor Roll. Woolridge, the pitcher for the 2015 state champion Empire softball team, was awarded the honor during her time playing for Texas A&M Commerce. Full honor … Read More
With the 2017 high school football season around the corner, a number of Tucson-area teams are poised to compete for state titles. Four Speed School athletes were recently named to Andy Morales’ Preseason Football Team, headlined by #1-ranked running back Mario Padilla of Salpointe and one of his main blockers, #2-ranked Washington-commit … Read More
One of the many Speed School athletes competing at the national level this summer was Catalina Foothills girls’ soccer star Faith Flores, who recently competed with her team SC Del Sol in the Elite Clubs National Tournament in Illinois. Full story…
Speed School athlete Kiya Dorroh and her Tucson Rattlers club basketball team have been barnstorming the country recently, playing against some of the top AAU teams across the nation. Traveling from Las Vegas to Chicago’s Nike Tournament of Champions, the team has gotten good production from Dorroh, who, as just a high … Read More
Speed School athlete Michael Masunas has been taking part of the USA Football National Developmental Games this summer. Lining up as a 6′-0″ tight end, he has played the position productively, catching 5 passes and 2 touchdowns in his first game. Masunas is also a member of the 14U National Football Team. Full … Read More
Cienega hurdler Izaiah Brown recently competed against some of the top track athletes in the southwest at the USA Track & Field Regional Championships in Mesa, and fared well enough to qualify for the National Championships later this month at the University of Kansas. Brown placed 4th in the 110m hurdles … Read More
The TSA Girls ’01 team completed their state-level play in impressive fashion, winning the Arizona Premier League championship and placing 3rd in the 16U State Championships. The team now heads to Westfield, Indiana for the National Premier League Championships. Three Speed School athletes are part of the team: Sydney Lenhart, Hannah Draper, and Grace … Read More
Speed School athlete and Salpointe grad Allie Curtis has already racked up plenty of accolades – 2017 All-Conference and All-Region to go along with several Player of the Week honors during the spring season, just for starters. She recently picked up another, this time honoring her performance in the classroom. … Read More
Incoming Tanque Verde freshman Kiyah Dorroh was recently at McKale Center with her teammates, and came away from the camp with a verbal scholarship offer from University of Arizona women’s coach Adia Barnes. Already having attracted attention from several Pac-12 schools, Dorroh now also has a hometown option should she … Read More
Cienega hurdler and Speed School athlete Izaiah Brown recently traveled to Mesa to compete in the USA Track & Field state championships, where he ran personal bests to win the 400m hurdles and finish 2nd in the 110m hurdles. Brown’s finish in both events qualifies him for the regional championship … Read More
The Arizona Daily Star recently highlighted the Tucson-area state champion teams of 2016-17, and 13 Speed School athletes were among those receiving state champion rings this past year. Those winning titles included: Above: Isabella Almazan, Sydney Lenhart, Kate Connelly, Catalina Alvarado, Paloma Teran, Lauren Bollinger, Grace Kaufman-Fuller (Salpointe girls soccer 4A … Read More
Among Speed School athletes, hockey players are a bit rare. After all, we’re in the middle of the desert and have a shortage of in-town rinks available. However, one young player is making up for that with his performance throughout the state this past spring season. Eli Shulman not only led his … Read More
27 Speed School athletes across five sports were recognized for their athletic performance this spring. The list of athletes honored also includes 9 Player of the Year selections from various media outlets. Athletes recognized include: Baseball Nick Gonzales, Cienega – AIA 5A Defensive Player of the Year, AIA Region Offensive … Read More
Ironwood Ridge grad and Speed School athlete Alexis Ranieri has signed with the Pima softball program. A pitcher with a 13-1 record and 1.62 ERA her senior season, she is transferring back to her hometown following one season at West Texas A&M. Full story…
Central Michigan’s Allie Curtis, a Speed School athlete and Salpointe grad, was named 1st-team All-MAC for the second consecutive season this year, and also has added Great Lakes All-Region honors as well. Curtis led her team in batting average, hits, and was second in steals. Her All-Region designation for the … Read More
Four Speed School athletes across three sports won individual or team state championships this spring. The softball state championships brought home two titles to Tucson teams, with Utah Valley College-commit Abby Doughty leading her Cienega Bobcats to a win over fellow Tucson powerhouse Sahuaro. Sahuaro’s runner-up team also featured two Speed … Read More
Speed School athlete Lauren Bollinger has committed to Idaho State, according to AllSportsTucson.com. Bollinger, a junior defender and All-State selection, is part of the 2016 state championship Salpointe soccer team. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales)
Speed School athlete and Empire grad Deion James was recently named first-team All-American following his 2016-17 season for the Pima Aztecs. James also was named Conference Player of the Year and first-team All-Conference and also garnered MVP honors for the Regional Championship game. Full story…
34 Speed School athletes were named high school All-Stars this past season following their play on the court or field. The list was dominated this season by soccer players, headlined by Ironwood’s Kelly Koppy – named 5A Player of the Year by AllSportsTucson – along with Will Birchard of UHS, who was named the … Read More
Speed School athlete Ashley Bradford, a junior shortstop for Sahuaro, recently committed to the Colorado Mesa softball program. Bradford is currently batting .353 with 12 RBI for the Cougars. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales)
Ironwood’s Kelly Koppy was named by AllSportsTucson as the 5A Player of the Year for girls’ soccer, following a season in which she led the Nighthawks to the state semifinals. Koppy scored 15 goals and recorded 10 assists during the season, leading the team in both categories. Complete 5A All-Stars… (Photo … Read More
Speed School athlete and Empire grad Deion James has Pima entering the Regional Tournament as the #2-seed. The Aztecs will face Glendale next week in the first round of the playoffs. Full story…
Tucson Turf won the Pylon 7v7 Flag tournament in Las Vegas over the weekend, qualifying for the national tournament. Speed School athlete Mario Padilla was named outstanding player of the tournament. Full story…
Sahuaro’s Brooklyn Beardshear was recently named PacWest Player of the Week following a 4-1 homecoming trip to Tucson. In the tournament, she helped lead #23 Dixie State to a win over #2 West Texas A&M with a complete game outing that included 10 strikeouts. Full story…
Avenging a year-old loss in the 2016 state title game, Salpointe was dominant in a 4-0 win in this year’s 4A state championship win over defending champion Notre Dame. Three out of Salpointe’s four goals in the title game were scored by Speed School athletes: Kate Connelly (17′), Catalina Alvarado (45′), Paloma Teran (60′). The trio … Read More
Four Speed School athletes have signed letters-of-intent to play collegiate football, headlined by Salpointe’s Hunter Straka. Straka suffered an ACL injury in the preseason that caused him to miss the entirety of the 2016 season, but rehabbed the injury and will be suiting up next season for Trinity University in San … Read More
Speed School athlete Kelly Koppy helped lift her Ironwood Ridge team to a 2-1 victory last week, advancing the Nighthawks to the semifinals of the 5A Girls Soccer state championship. Koppy scored the go-ahead to break a 1-1 tie in the 78th minute on a PK. Currently ranked #4 in state, … Read More
Congratulations to Speed School athlete Taylor Radtke, who recently signed with Vanguard University (CA). The Desert Christian senior batted .524 with 12 RBI last season for the Eagles’ softball program. Full story…
Ironwood second-baseman Julian DeAlva impressed coaches and scouts enough at last week’s pre-season Under Armour Pre-season tournament to earn pre-season All-American recognition. Full story…
Speed School athlete and record-holder Abby Doughty recently committed to play collegiately for Utah Valley. A junior outfielder for the Bobcats, she hit .442 last season with 24 RBI. Full story… In addition to her numerous accomplishments on the field, Doughty also holds the all-time #1 Speed School score for the … Read More
The Marana girls will take on Flowing Wells tonight in a matchup that may likely determine the 5A Sonoran region title. Both 3-0 in region play, Marana comes into the match ranked #10 in state, while Flowing Wells comes in at #24. Among the many Speed School athletes on the … Read More
A number of Tucson-area athletes were honored in 2016 for their collegiate achievements, ranging from Cholla’s Sean Elliot being named to the Pac-12 All-Century team to more contemporary awards. AllSportsTucson sportswriter Andy Morales has done a fantastic job of compiling the numerous accomplishments, and his complete list can be viewed here. … Read More
A total of 33 Speed School athletes garnered all-star recognition for football and volleyball during the 2016 Fall Season, including four Player of the Year honors. Players recognized were as follows: Football James Offerman, Sabino – AllSportsTucson Southern Arizona Defensive Player of the Year, 3A Defensive Player of the Year, … Read More
Speed School athlete and Sabino grad Jeremy Timpf was the defensive anchor for the Army football team throughout the 2016 season, and his performance in Army’s first bowl game since 1996 was no exception. Tying the Heart of Dallas Bowl record for tackles with 15 – including 3 for loss – the Army … Read More
Speed School athletes Josiah Flores and Griffin Staten play later today in Pennsylvania for the American Youth Football National Championship. The 14U All-Star team, coached by longtime Sabino assistant Sly Lewis, faces the Pennsylvania team in the title game. Game rosters and results… (Photo credit: Andy Morales)
Sabino’s James Offerman and Salpointe’s Cameron Tober were each named 2016 Defensive Players of the Year at their respective 3A and 4A levels. The two defensive players join St. David quarterback Travis Davis, who was recently named the 1A Player of the Year. Offerman, a two-way fullback/linebacker, was named the 3A Defensive Player of the Year … Read More
St. David’s Travis Davis was recently named 1A Player of the Year by AllSportsTucson sportswriter Andy Morales. Davis passed for over 2,000 yards with 33 touchdowns, and ran for an additional 13 scores to go along with 987 yards, ultimately leading the St. David’s team to the semifinals of the … Read More
Speed School athlete Harsh Parikh recently took won the boys 16’s singles division at the Phoenix Junior Masters, held earlier this month. Considered the #2-ranked Arizona player in his class, he also teamed up to win the doubles’ title as well. Full results… (Photo Credit: Andy Morales)
Sabino will face #1 seed Show Low in the 3A semifinals on Saturday, and with the Sabercats focused on making it to the championship game November 26th, senior linebacker and Speed School athlete James Offerman spoke with Arizona Daily Star sports reporter Jon Gold on head coach Jay Campos’ leadership. Offerman is the … Read More
Salpointe sophomore running back Mario Padilla has gotten recognition for his play all season, and deservedly so. With fellow Speed School athletes CJ Franks and Alec Bon blocking up front, he has over 1,300 yards rushing on the season to go along with 18 touchdowns. Padilla sat down with Arizona Daily … Read More
Congratulations to Jenna Johnson, Claire Dunn, and Hiliana Mizner – members of the 2016 4A State Championship Salpointe volleyball team. The #6-ranked Lancers were considered an outside shot entering the tournament, but defeated #4 Greenway in four sets to win the title. The win breaks a 23-year Southern Arizona state championship drought for … Read More
A number of Speed School athletes have advanced another step closer to a state championship for football and volleyball, headlined by Salpointe football’s win over CDO. Linebacker Cameron Tober had 3 tackles and a sack for the Lancer defense, and Mario Padilla scored the only touchdown of the game to … Read More
With November here, the post-season is now upon us for fall sport athletes, and there is no shortage of Speed School athletes who will be on the field or court looking to possible state championships. Volleyball Sahuaro (Speed School athletes Maddy Baity and Bethany Cheatham) has been close to unstoppable all year and … Read More
Speed School athlete and Salpointe running back Mario Padilla is only a sophomore, but has already been making a difference for the Lancers – and getting recognition to go along with it. Earlier in the season, Padilla had a play that was named KVOA’s “Play of the Week,” and more … Read More
Speed School athlete and former Desert Christian ace pitcher Andrew Edwards has committed to pitch for New Mexico State, following a year at Central Arizona in which he finished with 57 strikeouts on a 5-1 record. Edwards was a first-team All-State selection in 2015 after leading Desert Christian to a third … Read More
Speed School athlete Michael Masunas was recently selected – after making the cut during three rounds of local, regional, and national tryouts – for the 14U USA National Football Team. Masunas will compete in the International Bowl in January 2017 at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Full story…
From Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen: “Pima College’s 2015 first-team soccer All-American Devyn Hunley, scored her first goal in an NCAA game Friday night, helping UTEP to a 2-0 victory over Nevada. Hunley, a Sabino grad, is the daughter of Arizona’s 1984 All-Pac-10 linebacker LaMonte Hunley.” Full article here.
Speed School athlete and Cienega outside hitter Imani Litz will be continuing on the volleyball court at the collegiate level, having recently committed to Southern University. Litz is the Cienega team leader in both digs and kills. Full article… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AllSportsTucson.com)
Salpointe running back Mario Padilla had a phenomenal game on Friday, helping his Lancers pick up a Week 2 win, accumulating 246 yards rushing and 4 touchdowns – but it was one singular play that earned him Channel 4’s “Play of the Week.” See the play… (Photo credit: Kelly Presnell, Arizona … Read More
Salpointe linebacker Cameron Tober and running back Mario Padilla – “thunder” and “lightning”, according to the Arizona Daily Star – were the key to a Salpointe victory over Mountain View in Week 2 of the football season. Tober picked up a sack and also returned a fumble 78 yards for a touchdown, … Read More
Cienega infielder and Speed School athlete Nick Gonzales was recently ranked as the #21-ranked Arizona prospect from the 2017 graduating class, according to sportswriter Jeff Rattay. Gonzales played a crucial role in Cienega’s 2016 run, and also played for the USA National Developmental team over the summer. Full prospect rankings…
A number of Speed School athletes factored heavily in the action in the first week of high school action on the gridiron. Eastside rivals Sabino and Sahuaro kicked off the games with a traditional Thursday game for Week 1, with Sabino eventually prevailing 41-35 in a back-and-forth game. Speed School … Read More
With the school year underway and the fall sports season officially kicking off later tonight with a Sabino-Sahuaro football showdown, several Speed School athletes have been named to pre-season watch lists for the fall. Those to look out for include: Volleyball Hannah Parrish – UHS Imani Litz – Cienega Football … Read More
Speed School athlete Daniel Durazo recently played in the High Heat Showcase Tournament with his 520 Elite team. 520 Elite represented well at the showcase, going undefeated in pool play before falling in the playoff round. Durazo is expected to be a major contributor for Salpointe baseball this upcoming season, … Read More
Speed School athlete Michael Masunas is currently in Canton, OH this week as part of the final tryout for the USA national football team. Masunas was selected for the tryout as a tight end after participating in the USA Football regional camp in Phoenix. Full story…
Speed School athlete Derek Daly recently garnered yet another honor in being named to Maxpreps’ High School All-American team. Boasting an impressive .596 average at the plate, Daly was responsible for 33 RBI for the Nighthawks. In addition to numerous local recognition, Daly earned state and regional honors in being named … Read More
Congratulations to Michael Lopez, a Sabino graduate and former Speed School athlete, who will begin his coaching career this upcoming season. Lopez was hired as the assistant baseball coach for Howard College in Big Spring, Texas. Lopez is also a University of Arizona graduate, where he played baseball under his … Read More
Two Speed School athletes will be traveling north to the Phoenix area later this week for this weekends wood-bat Summer Baseball Classic. The tournament, which features club teams from across the southwest, includes Nick Gonzales and Zack Rosson both playing for their Baseball Next Level club team. Full roster…
Speed School athlete Ryan Fontaine recently traveled to Ohio for an invite-only camp with players from across the country. Competing with 35 other invited 7th-graders, he took 6th overall in the quarterback rankings. “The Duel,” as the camp is known, is put on by the National Football Academy.
Speed School athlete Geena Kading and her Desert Sand partner recently traveled to Hermosa Beach for the prestigious BVCA beach volleyball tournament. Competing against some of the top teams from around the country, Kading and teammate Hannah Beskind took 2nd overall in the Bronze Division. The duo had also recently … Read More
Considered the best year in the history of Pima College’s men’s and women’s sports programs, the Aztecs recently learned that their men’s programs finished #4 nationally, with the women finishing with a #5 ranking. The NATYCAA Cup and its ranking system compiles a school’s performances across all sports and ranks … Read More
Speed School athletes Nick Gonzales (Cienega) and Daniel Durazo (Salpointe) were both named to the USA Baseball Southwest teams. These teams will compete in August against other regional teams, with players then being selected for the national developmental team. Full story…
Twenty Speed School athletes were among the spring all-star teams for Southern Arizona, as compiled by The Arizona Daily Star. This list includes all high school spring sports: Baseball, softball, boys’ volleyball, boys’ and girls’ tennis, and boys’ and girls’ track & field. Speed School honorees included: Player of the Year … Read More
Speed School athlete and incoming Salpointe player Harsh Parikh won the Southwest Closed Junior Championship in Albuquerque, coming back after dropping the first set to defeat the #3 seed Andrew Fucci (Gilbert) in the finals. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales)
25 Speed School athletes in six different sports were named spring all-stars during the recent high school season, including three Players of the Year and one Freshman of the Year. Tennis Yash Parikh, Salpointe – AllSportsTucson Player of the Year, 1st-team State, 1st-team Divison Mason Lee, Foothills – AllSportsTucson Doubles Player … Read More
Five Speed School athletes were selected by local coaches, as some of the top local talent, to participate in post-season All-Star games held at Kino Stadium. Ironwood’s Derek Daly was selected to the “Seniors” game for upperclassmen, while Sahuaro’s Stockton Pringle and Preston Clifford joined Salpointe’s Efrain Cervantes and Cienega’s Nick … Read More
Speed School athlete Yash Parikh, the 2014 State Tennis Champion, regained his title in winning the 2016 singles State Championship. Entering the tournament as the #1 seed, he was dominant in his march to the championship match against 2015 champion Carlos Hassey. Full story… (Photo credit: Ralph Freso, Arizona Daily Star)
Two Speed School athletes have already signed national letters-of-intent as the spring signing period has opened up. Desert Christian’s Zach Rosson, a member of the Eagles’ state championship baseball teams, has committed to Northwestern College (IA). On the girls’ side, CDO’s Shelby Hotchkiss has signed to continue at the collegiate … Read More
Speed School athlete Allie Curtis, a right fielder for Central Michigan, was recently named Player of the Week for the Mid-American Conference. Her already-stellar play at the plate this season got a boost when she went on a three-game tear in which she finished with an impressive .636 batting average … Read More
23 Speed School athletes were recently named All-Stars for their performance this last high school season on the soccer field or basketball court. They included: Basketball Brianna Pitre, Sabino – Arizona Daily Star 3rd-team State Cayla Samson, Sabino – Arizona Daily Star Honorable Mention Chance Strawderman, St. Augustine – AllSportsTucson 3rd-team Division Soccer Girls … Read More
The Salpointe boys’ volleyball team was dominant in an early-season tournament earlier this month, defeating Tucson High in the final of the TUSD Invite to cap off a 6-0 run in the tournament. Crucial to their success was middle blocker Parker Miron, who came up big at the net in the … Read More
Cienega topped Salpointe in a wild back-and-forth affair that was the championship game of the early-season Cowboy Up Classic, ultimately prevailing 10-9 thanks in large part to two triples from shortstop Nick Gonzalez. Full story…
Speed School athlete Brandy Kishbaugh’s SAVA 14’s Black club team finished the recent Festival Fiesta with an unblemished record, going 9-0 to finish 1st out of 72 teams in the club division. Full story…
Speed School athlete Yash Parikh has won his fourth Tucson high school title, defeating Michael Lee 6-3, 6-2. The tournament is considered a “preseason state championship” prior to the spring high school season. Parikh is considered the #5-ranked player in Arizona at any level, and is expected to contend for … Read More
With the state semifinal matchups taking place tonight, a number of Speed School athletes will be hoping to help their teams advance to the championship game. These include #1-ranked Salpointe taking on #4 Ironwood Ridge. The top-seeded Lancers feature Speed School athletes Paloma Teran, Lauren Bollinger, and Kate Connelly, while Ironwood Ridge has Emma … Read More
Three additional Speed School athletes signed letters-of-intent today to compete at the collegiate level, joining four other seniors who signed earlier in the fall. These athletes include: Tristan Jury, Cienega – Briar Cliff University (football) Casey Carnaghi, Sahuaro – Adams State University (football) Jacob Miller, Sahuaro – Mesa CC (football) … Read More
Speed School athlete Jeremy Timpf, one of most consistent players for the Army football team, was honored with the Creighton W. Adams Memorial Award – given annually to the team’s captains. Timpf has received recognition throughout the season for his play on the field for the Black Knights, starting with his … Read More
Last week’s much-anticipated Ironwood Ridge-Catalina Foothills matchup also featured Speed School athletes on both sides of the field – Kelly Koppy and Emma McCormick for IRHS, and Payton Maxwell and Faith Flores on the other side for Catalina Foothills. Ironwood was coming off a major tournament win over the Winter … Read More
At 10-5, Tanque Verde is ranked #15 and off to their best start in the school’s young history – somewhat of a far cry from its 2008 first graduating class in which the school had 20 graduates. Key to their growth was former Speed School athlete (and current collegiate athlete) Marisol … Read More
Speed School athlete Chris Hupp – a nationally-ranked tennis player and basketball player for his middle school team – was recently featured on KVOA Channel 4 news after overcoming a serious illness that left him hospitalized for months. Full story and video…
Congratulations to the 22 Speed School athletes named as high school Fall All-Stars by The Arizona Daily Star, AllSportsTucson.com, and The Arizona Republic. Players recognized were as follows: Football Kristian Becerra, IRHS – AllSportsTucson 1st-team Division, 3rd-team State, Arizona Daily Star 2nd-team State Ethan Eagerton, Empire – Blue-Grey All-American selection, AllSportsTucson 1st-team Division (offense), … Read More
Judging from her 22 points in Sabino’s early-season win, senior guard Brianna Pitre has successfully returned from an injury that kept her out of most of her junior season last year. See full story…
Last Saturday’s Army-Navy game featured five athletes from the Tucson area, including Speed School athlete and Sabino grad Jeremy Timpf. The #21-ranked Navy Midshipmen ultimately prevailed 21-17 in a tight contest that eventually came down to the final play. Full article… Both academies have seen their share of Speed School athletes from … Read More
Following a phenomenal season in which she was named All-Region, MVP of the Region Tournament, and led her Pima Aztec team to the national tournament, former Speed School athlete and Sabino grad Devyn Hunley was named recently as an All-American. Hunley scored 15 goals and notched 10 assists on the … Read More
From AllSportsTucson.com: As a junior, Kenzie Rod batted .479 with two doubles, two home runs with 20 RBIs for Rincon/University. The infielder signed with Embry-Riddle last week. “We could not be prouder of Mackenzie,” her mother Amy said. “She worked extremely hard coming off an injury her sophomore season that … Read More
Speed School athlete Jacob Reyna scored two extremely critical touchdowns – the only scoring for his Wildcat team, in fact – in helping lead them to the City Championship on November 21. The first came at the onset of the game – a 22-yard touchdown reception – and the second … Read More
With the fall signing day having come and gone, several Speed School athletes have made commitments to continue playing at the collegiate level. These include: Brianna Pitre (Sabino) – Texas Rio-Grande Valley basketball Alexis Ranieri (IRHS) – West Texas A&M softball Derek Daly (IRHS) – Colorado School of Mines baseball … Read More
Speed School athlete Derek Daly, coming off an impressive 2015 season in which he batted .329 along with 22 RBI, recently signed collegiately to play for Colorado School of Mines – recently ranked the #1 engineering school in the country. In addition to his strong hitting at the plate, Daly … Read More
Speed School athlete and former Sabino Sabercat Devyn Hunley, now a forward for the nationally-ranked Pima Aztecs, has had an impressive October in leading her team into the national championships. On October 20th Hunley was named conference Player of the Week for her play on the pitch, following a week … Read More
The Arizona Daily Star has released their updated “Fab Five” for volleyball, and it includes a number of Speed School athletes among the teams. Claire Dunn’s Salpointe Lancers are the current front-runners with the #1 ranking, while Madi Baity’s Sahuaro team is not far behind with the #2 spot. Rincon/UHS also made the list at … Read More
Speed School athlete Ethan Eagerton picked up two touchdowns in Empire’s dominating win – one on the ground and another receiving – as the Ravens played a rare Monday night game earlier this week following the lightning-induced postponement of their matchup with Douglas last week. The win keeps Empire mathematically alive … Read More
We’re only halfway through the 2015 high school football season, but it’s not too late for a “Best of” slideshow already – especially when that slideshow features some of our Speed School athletes in some great action shots. Among the 56 photos selected among the Star’s best of 2015 (so … Read More
Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen had a chance to take in the soccer action last week when the #3 and #4 ranked teams in the country squared off at Kino Stadium. Starring at the back of the #3-ranked Aztec’s defense is Speed School athlete and Salpointe grad, goalkeeper Taylor Anderson. … Read More
Speed School athlete and former Cienega Bobcat star Matt Aragon was offered a roster spot on the University of Arizona football team earlier this summer. Aragon was a two-time All-Division selection and one of the top punters in the state, and showed his athleticism in being recognized as an All-Division selection … Read More
The Arizona Daily Star‘s recent compilation featured 37 athletes with local ties who are currently playing Division I collegiate football, and a number of athletes who had gone through our summer camps and off-season training programs were included. Speed School athletes highlighted included: Jeremy Timpf – Army (Sabino, 2013) Marcus Edwards … Read More
Sabino standout Jeremy Timpf, currently a junior at West Point, was named Captain of the football team for the upcoming 2015 season. The first junior captain in six years for the Black Knights, Timpf comes off a 2014 season in which he led the team in tackles and was named … Read More
All all-purpose player on both sides of the field, Empire wide receiver Ethan Eagerton has turned into a top cover corner for the Ravens – enough to earn him recognition as one of the Arizona Daily Star’s top high school players to watch for 2015. “He will be covering [the opponent’s] best … Read More
Speed School athlete Kayley Willingham, a local standout on the softball field for Sabino, was recently named to the D-II Academic Achievement List for her strong performance in the classroom. An accounting major with a 3.67 grade-point-average for the University of Arkansas-Monticello, she was also an Academic All-Conference award winner. … Read More
Most of our news updates typically honor Speed School athletes in the program who have earned recognition for their performance. This time, it’s one of our instructors who is deserving of the honor. Shaun Cooper, Head Performance Trainer for our Northwest and Southwest locations, was awarded earlier this summer as the … Read More
Andy Morales has released his list of players to watch during the 2015 high school volleyball season, and it includes three Speed School athletes: Desert Christian’s Addy Vavala, University High’s Rachel Dveirin, and incoming freshman Tatiana LaRue from Sahuarita. See the full list here.
Ryan Fontaine is one of the younger athletes in the Speed School program, but also one of the hardest working. Often training with much older athletes, he has no trouble matching their intensity level when training for speed and strength. This summer, his hard work was on full display at … Read More
Jared Shaw, an elite swimmer for St. Augustine high school and the Ford Aquatics program, was recently named Top Performer of the meet in the Pantano League Championships. Shaw garnered more points than any other swimmer, thanks to his 1st place finish in the butterfly along with 2nd place finishes … Read More
Michael Masunas, fresh off a spring in which he was named the Top Performer at the USSSA All-American Showcase in March, continues to compete and earn recognition for his play on the field. Currently with one of 16 teams competing in the national tournament at the USA Baseball National Training Center, … Read More
A total of 29 high school track athletes and baseball, softball, and tennis players who have been part of the Speed School training program earned all-star recognition for their performance this past spring. Athletes recognized were as follows: Baseball Andrew Edwards – Arizona Daily Star 1st-team, AllSportsTucson 1st-team, D-IV Pitcher … Read More
The Empire Ravens softball team, fresh off a season in which they won the school’s first team state championship, made an appearance in the national rankings, coming in at 41st overall in the Maxpreps rankings. Sandra Day O’Connor, which won the D-I state title, was the only Arizona team listed … Read More
A number of Speed School athletes are competing in national-level tournaments this summer. They include Salpointe grad and Brown signee Annie Scarangella, who competes in the 18U Hall of Fame Tournament in Oklahoma City. See the Arizona roster here. On the volleyball court, Rachel Dveirin, Addy Vavala, Maddy Baity, Imani … Read More
Pima defender Dennis Machado, a key part of the Aztecs’ back line over the last two years, has signed a letter-of-intent to continue his collegiate career at Eastern New Mexico. See all Pima signings…
One of the strongest teams at any level and certainly THE dominant team at Division IV for the last several years, the Desert Christian baseball seniors completed their season goal of winning a third-straight state championship. Led by Speed School athletes Andrew Edwards, Ryan Phillips, and brothers Zach and Jacob Rosson, … Read More
Powered by ace pitcher Brittany Woolridge on the mound along with a key late-inning, game-tying hit by Noelle Kerr, the #6-seed Empire Ravens upset #1 Payson in the state championship softball game, giving their school its first-ever state championship for a team sport. Coach Shannon Woolridge – who also wears … Read More
Five Speed School athletes representing four sports and three Tucson-area schools were among the many recent collegiate signings among high school seniors. These included: Austin Goddard, Ironwood Ridge – Black Hills State (football) Dalton Pakkala, Ironwood Ridge – Hamline University (football) Alex Skidmore, Catalina Foothills – Lousiana-Monroe (soccer) Kirtana … Read More
Speed School athlete Daniel Robertson was recently profiled in a great Los Angeles Daily News piece during the MLB spring training on his unique – and persistent – path to the big leagues. Robertson, who had a strong rookie season at the MLB level in 2014 for the Texas Rangers, … Read More
Speed School athlete Jarrett Mitchell has tried out for – and made – the University of Arizona football team. That’s the headline. The back story is what is particularly unique and inspiring. Mitchell was a multi-position player in high school who dominated both sides of the ball. He ran a … Read More
A total of 21 Speed School athletes were recognized for their strong performances in the 2014-15 Winter season, headlined by Salpointe keeper Taylor Anderson and Empire’s Deion James, each of whom earned Player of the Year recognition for their respective sports. Anderson, who was named AllSportsTucson’s co-Player of the Year for … Read More
Three familiar names to our Speed School news feed – Yash Parikh, Kirtana Bhat, and Caroline Amos – are all listed on the Arizona Daily Star as players to watch in 2015. Both Parikh and Bhat come into the season looking to defend their respective individual and team state titles. See the … Read More
Speed School athlete Andrew Edwards will take the mound this season as the Eagles’ ace with one goal in mind – a third consecutive state championship. Coming off a junior season in which he carried a 1.12 ERA along with a .494 average at the plate, the senior pitcher also … Read More
Speed School athlete Brittany Woolridge – known for her fast working pace on the mound along with her competitive fire when facing opposing batters – was recently profiled in the Arizona Daily Star as the 2015 softball season kicks off. Full article Woolridge, a senior, is considered one of the top pitchers … Read More
Speed School athlete Deion James was recently listed by the Arizona Daily Star as having turned in one of the top five performances of the winter sports season. His offensive explosion led his Empire team to a near-upset of heavily favored Cienega in the last game of the regular season. See the … Read More
With National Signing Day having come and gone, seven Speed School athletes have signed national letters of intent to continue at the collegiate level, with more certain to come. These include: Brianna Pitre, basketball (Sabino) – Texas Pan-American Marcus Edwards, football (Sabino) – Naval Academy Seth Doser, football (Buena) – Mesa … Read More
Already having won the 800m title in his age group, Derrick Silva recently added a second national championship in the 11-12 age group in winning the 2014 Junior Cross Country Championships. In what was described as one of the closest – and certainly most exciting – races of the day, … Read More
Empire was led by senior Deion James’ 31 points in a near-upset of neighboring Cienega in the boys’ basketball playoffs, ultimately falling 66-63. The 31 points scored by James give him 1,650 for his career, an Empire school record. See Andy Morales’ fantastic full game recap…
The top 16 tennis players in Southern Arizona met up for a sort of “preseason state championship” earlier this month, with strong showings from three Speed School athletes. On both the boys’ and girls’ side of the bracket, it was a case of the Lancers over the Falcons, with Salpointe’s … Read More
Senior lineman Marcus Edwards highlighted the festivities at Sabino High School on National Signing Day, as his step to the collegiate level represented both athletic and personal success, having overcome a devastating knee injury that kept him out of his entire senior year. Edwards’ injury, which occurred in a routine … Read More
Three Speed School athletes made the Arizona Daily Star’s list of players to watch in this upcoming wear: Sabino point guard Brianna Pitre along with tennis stars Yash Parikh (Salpointe) and Kirtana Bhat (Foothills). Both Parikh and Bhat are expected to be the players to beat for the individual boys and girls … Read More
Catalina Foothills sophomore Payton Maxwell’s hat trick helped her girls’ team cruise to a comfortable 5-0 first round win over #12 Independence. In an interview with The Arizona Daily Star, her coach describes her as “high-octane…she flies around the field.” Her Foothills team will now face Agua Fria – the winner … Read More
An annual tradition in Southern Arizona, local sportswriter Greg Hansen has released his Top 100 Sports Figures of 2014. Heavily populated with top Olympic, professional, and collegiate athletes with Southern Arizona ties, it goes without saying that this is a very exclusive list. For that reason, we are very proud … Read More
We are proud to recognize 14 athletes from our summer camps and off-season programs who were named to All-Star lists for their performance during the 2014 football season. Athletes include: Austin Goddard, Ironwood Ridge (above left) – Arizona Daily Star first-team, Tucson Coaches Association first-team, AllSportsTucson first-team defense, AllSportsTucson first-team offense Matt … Read More
Congratulations to the following Speed School athletes who were recognized for their 2014 seasons: Volleyball Addi Vavala, Desert Christian (above) – Arizona Daily Star 2nd-team, AllSportsTucson 1st-team Rachel Dveirin, University High – Arizona Daily Star honorable mention, AllSportsTucson 2nd-team Sierra Winkle, Sabino – Arizona Daily Star honorable mention Brookley Matthews, … Read More
Football players collect honors; major bowl trips Speed School athletes Jeremy Timpf (above) and Jason Sweet are both standout linebackers with excellent speed and each have had strong 2014 seasons on the field. Timpf, a Sabino grad playing for the Army football team, was named national FBS Defensive Player of … Read More
With the soccer and basketball seasons having kicked off, Speed School athletes are already making headlines. Desert Christian’s Addi Vavala, a Fall All-Star in volleyball, was named to AllSportsTucson’s watch list as one of the top returning players at the D-IV level. Meanwhile, Sabino’s Brianna Pitre (above) was named by … Read More
Three of the Desert Speed School’s tennis players have recently had strong showings at regional tournaments. Yash Parikh, the reigning boys’ state champion, won the USTA Junior Regionals with a straight-sets win. Meanwhile, the reigning girls’ state champion Kirtana Bhat completed the Western States Junior Open with a straight-sets win … Read More
For the second time this season, Sabino grad and Pima Aztecs’ star Brandi Park was named ACCAC Player of the Week. Park has dominated on ball for the last half of the season, scoring or assisting in 3 of the last 4 games for the Aztecs. Four regular-season games remain … Read More
The Pima women’s soccer program is having one of their strongest seasons, having compiled a 11-3-2 record thanks in large part to Sabino grads Brandi Park and Devyn Hunley, Sahuaro’s Lexxi Hanabergh, and Ironwood’s Nikki Reed – all Speed School athletes at the middle and high school level. Park has … Read More
Speed School athletes – and graduates of the Sabino high school girls soccer program – have factored significantly into the Pima Aztecs strong start to the 2014. Defender Brandi Park was part of a Pima back line that allowed just two shots on goal against Chandler CC, and also assisted … Read More
Speed School athlete Jason Sweet, a member of the U.S. military returning to the collegiate level at the age of 26, has successfully tried out for – and made – the University of Arizona football team as a linebacker. Sweet had somewhat of an unusual path to becoming a Wildcat: … Read More
Speed School athlete Mario Padilla was among a number of athletes with productive summers this year, starring on the Tucson Turf Elite team that won the flag football national championship earlier this summer. Read about the Tucson Turf Elite here. Also on the football field, Zachery Edmonds, Bobby Heitzinger, and … Read More
Former Tucson Toros and Padres outfielder Daniel Robertson, a Speed School athlete while in the Padres organization, was recently traded to the Texas Rangers organization. Robertson was immediately called up to the majors, where he has been the starting left fielder and at times, lead-off hitter for the Rangers. Meanwhile, … Read More
Cienega’s Matt Aragon, arguably the best punter in the state, was listed on AllSportsTucson’s 2014 Preseason All-Star football team. Just down the road, Empire’s Deion James was named by Arizona Central and Arizona Varsity as the #3 Tucson prospect (#21 statewide) in the 2015 basketball class. Good luck to both … Read More
Salpointe’s Yash Parikh and Foothills’ Kirtana Bhat were named the Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Players of the Year by nearly every media outlet following their state championships during the 2014 season. Both juniors, Parikh and Bhat will be favorites to repeat in 2015 along with competing at a high level … Read More
Yash Parikh and Kirtana Bhat were among 23 Speed School athletes recognized as All-Stars for baseball, softball, track, and tennis. Congratulations to all athletes for their hard work and successful seasons – they were as follows: Tennis Yash Parikh, Salpointe – Arizona Daily Star Player of the Year, AllSportsTucson Player … Read More
Foothills’ Kirtana Bhat and Salpointe’s Yash Parikh enter the state playoffs with the top girls’ and boys’ respective seeds. Best of luck to both Speed School athletes (See complete seeds).
Congratulations to the many Speed School athletes who were recognized this winter with all-star selections. Athletes recognized included: Girls soccer Amber Measley, Foothills – AZ Daily Star 1st-team, AllSportsTucson 1st-team overall and D-II 1st team Jenna Cray, Desert Christian – AZ Daily Star 2nd-team, AllSportsTucson 3rd-team overall and D-IV Player … Read More
Salpointe baseball player Colby Wilson was recently featured in a video explaining how academics played a role in his decision to commit to John Hopkins University. A committed, hard-worker both in the classroom and on the field, we wish Colby the best of luck at the next level!
Speed School athlete Aaron Vaughn, a Pusch Ridge product, was named Greater NW Conference Pitcher of the Week earlier this season. Vaughn, who takes the mound for Northwest Nazarene College, won the award February 17th for his dominant, two-run performance in an early-season game for NW Nazarene.
March 21, 2013 – The winter season was a success for a number of Speed School athletes, with six athletes winning team or individual state titles, and a number of teams making deep runs into their respective postseason playoffs. Those Speed School athletes who were honored individually were: Amber Measley, … Read More