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 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…
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
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)
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…