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Speed School athletes advance in playoffs

posted in: Football, News, Volleyball

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

Playoffs starting for football, volleyball

posted in: Football, News, Volleyball

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

Sophomore running back makes Daily Star Top 10

posted in: Football, News

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

Andrew Edwards commits to New Mexico State

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

Masunas selected to national team

posted in: Football, News

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…

Sports Nutrition for Youth Athletes

posted in: Nutrition

Update: This event has reached full capacity. Stay tuned for our next seminar or contact us for a spot on the wait list!  Parents: Does your young athlete need some “prodding” to improve their nutrition?  Athletes: Want to have more energy and feel stronger in competition? More focus in the … Read More

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