Three Desert Speed School athletes now competing at the collegiate level were recently recognized with academic honors from the 2023-24 academic year. Locally, Catalina Foothills grad and Pima College sprinter Paden Hall was named a 3rd-Team Academic All-American, while fellow Pima College athlete Jasmin Joseph – an outside hitter for the … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and University of North Dakota senior catcher Cassie Castaneda was named an Honorable Mention All-Summit League selection following the 2024 collegiate softball season. According to a university press release: Castaneda has been the top Hawk at the plate during the conference season boasting a .319 batting … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Brandeis University soccer captain Sydney Lenhart was recognized recently for her on-campus leadership to go along with her athletic performance, according to a university press release. The Morris Sepinuck Award is presented to the varsity athlete who not only displays outstanding sportsmanship but also makes a significant contribution … Read More
As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Arizona softball infielder and Desert Speed School alum Carlie Scupin has received Pac-12 honors. Scupin is receiving second team all-conference and all-defensive team honors for the first time in her career. Scupin is leading the team and is second in the conference with … Read More
As reported by The Arizona Daily Star, Desert Speed School alum and Arizona softball senior Carlie Scupin wrapped up Senior Night in the most fitting at-bat possible – with a walk-off RBI single to score the winning run and complete the series sweep of rival Arizona State. As described by sportswriter Aidan … Read More
As reported by The Arizona Daily Star, AZDesertSwarm, and KOLD news, University of Arizona softball has added Speed School athlete Krista Martinez to their roster as a walk-on. A three-time state champion and All-State player during her high school days at Salpointe, Martinez immediately got in the action for the Wildcats, being … Read More