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
Desert Speed School athlete and North Dakota catcher Cassie Castaneda was recognized recently for her academic success, according to a university release. Castaneda, a freshman kinesiology major, was named to the Summit League Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence. She started 13 games for the Fighting Hawks and led the team in … 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