Forty-one Speed School athletes were recognized this past winter for their performances on the court and field. These recognitions were highlighted by four athletes who earned various Player of the Year honors: Sabino’s Ben Kopiec (soccer), Salpointe’s Kate Connelly (soccer), and Tanque Verde’s Nikya Orange (basketball), and UHS’ Aerin McQuillen (soccer). Players recognized included: Soccer Kate … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes are leading the way for several girls’ basketball teams, with the high school state playoffs getting started this week. 3A #1 Sabino has a first-round bye, with sophomore Kiya Dorroh leading the team in rebounds. Eastside rival #4 Tanque Verde also has earned a first-round bye, … Read More
Tanque Verde senior and Desert Speed School athlete Nikya Orange has been nominated for the prestigious McDonald’s All-American game, according to David Kelly of KOLD News 13. One of just four nominees from the state of Arizona, Orange is averaging a double-double for the Lady Hawks with 16 points and 13 … Read More
The Rincon/UHS girls basketball team has captured the 5A Sonoran title outright following a back-and-forth regular season win over Cholla Monday night – with Speed School athletes Kendall Jeong (above; 4 points, 7 rebounds) and Edie Cotton (6 points, 10 rebounds) both contributing heavily. The win and 5A title positions the Rangers in a … Read More
One of the top local basketball events every year, the MLK Classic at McKale Center pits some of the top boys and girls teams against one another. Two of the top 3A girls teams in the state picked up big wins at the Classic, with Tanque Verde picking up a … Read More
The 3A girls’ basketball conference is currently being led by two Eastside Tucson teams, with #1 Tanque Verde and #2 Sabino atop the power poll rankings. The top-seeded Hawks are led by Speed School athletes Nikya Orange, Emma Morriss, Kailee Cullinan, Ella Berg, and Sydney Renteria. 9-0 Sabino, meanwhile, pick up transfer Kiya Dorroh, … Read More