New Mexico State All-American selection and Desert Speed School athlete Nick Gonzales was recently named Player of the Week in June while playing in the Cape Cod Summer Collegiate league. Playing for the Cotuit Kettleers, Gonzales has also been named starting 2nd-baseman for the league All-Star game. Full story… (Photo credit: Stephen … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Izaiah Moraga has helped lead his Sunnyside Little League team to the state tournament, providing both pitching and hitting en route. As reported by Javier Morales, Moraga pitched a two-hitter and also hit a 3rd-inning two-run homer to help lead the team to a win. Full story… … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Sabino graduate Preston Clifford has excelled in the Sun Belt College League this summer, according to Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. A recent West Regional All-American selection as a pitcher, Clifford has also shown off his hitting in the league All-Star game held at Kino Stadium. Full story… … Read More
UPDATE: D1Baseball and ABCA/Rawlings have named Gonzales 1st-team All-American in addition to his previous 2nd-team designation by Baseball America. Speed School athlete Nick Gonzales has been again recognized for his stellar performance this season for New Mexico State, recently adding All-American honors to his many accolades. According to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, … Read More
Twenty-four Speed School athletes were recognized for their performances on the track, field, and court during the spring high school seasons. The list was highlighted by eleven state champions along with five athletes who earned region or state Player of the Year honors: Sabino’s Mike Snyder and Preston Clifford on the baseball field, … Read More
Eight Speed School athletes recently participated in the post-season “Seniors” and “Futures” All-Star baseball and softball games. On the girls’ side, Bela Goerke, Cassidy Morrow, and Kianna Galindo (above) all played in the softball games. Boys participating on the baseball side included Ajay Ram, Seth Nager, Mike Snyder, Preston Clifford, and Ryan Melendez. Game recap here. (Photo credit: Ralph … Read More