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Salpointe over Foothills in Extra Innings

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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

Soccer All-Stars: 25 Players Recognized, 7 POYs

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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

Gilbert Named Top Scholar-Athlete

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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

Basketball All-Stars: 20 Players Honored, 12 POY Awards

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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

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