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