Speed School athlete Andrew Edwards will take the mound this season as the Eagles’ ace with one goal in mind – a third consecutive state championship. Coming off a junior season in which he carried a 1.12 ERA along with a .494 average at the plate, the senior pitcher also … Read More
An annual tradition in Southern Arizona, local sportswriter Greg Hansen has released his Top 100 Sports Figures of 2014. Heavily populated with top Olympic, professional, and collegiate athletes with Southern Arizona ties, it goes without saying that this is a very exclusive list. For that reason, we are very proud … Read More
Former Tucson Toros and Padres outfielder Daniel Robertson, a Speed School athlete while in the Padres organization, was recently traded to the Texas Rangers organization. Robertson was immediately called up to the majors, where he has been the starting left fielder and at times, lead-off hitter for the Rangers. Meanwhile, … Read More
Yash Parikh and Kirtana Bhat were among 23 Speed School athletes recognized as All-Stars for baseball, softball, track, and tennis. Congratulations to all athletes for their hard work and successful seasons – they were as follows: Tennis Yash Parikh, Salpointe – Arizona Daily Star Player of the Year, AllSportsTucson Player … Read More
Salpointe baseball player Colby Wilson was recently featured in a video explaining how academics played a role in his decision to commit to John Hopkins University. A committed, hard-worker both in the classroom and on the field, we wish Colby the best of luck at the next level!
Speed School athlete Aaron Vaughn, a Pusch Ridge product, was named Greater NW Conference Pitcher of the Week earlier this season. Vaughn, who takes the mound for Northwest Nazarene College, won the award February 17th for his dominant, two-run performance in an early-season game for NW Nazarene.