Desert Speed School athlete and Embry-Riddle outfielder Danielle Jamieson was awarded the Dr. Jim Davies Award recently, given out to the top scholar-athlete in the California Pacific Conference. From the Embry-Riddle website: Jamieson was voted by the Cal Pac Directors Council as the student athlete who best embodies the NAIA … Read More
University of North Dakota catcher and Speed School athlete Cassie Castaneda was named to the Summit League All-Tournament Team recently for the Fighting Hawks. From the North Dakota press release: Castaneda led the Fighting Hawks at the plate during their first round game against the Bison. She finished 2-for-3 at the … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes and Colorado Mesa University teammates Ashley Bradford and Lauren Wedman both picked up postseason recognition following their 2022 softball seasons for the Mavericks. Bradford earned Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors along with 1st-team All-Conference and 2nd-team All-Region. Bradford, a Tucson, Arizona native, had a … Read More
As reported by Brittany Bowyer of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe senior point guard Kylee Callahan has signed collegiately with Knox University (Illinois). Callahan was a crucial part of the Lancers’ 2022 State Championship team, and was named 4A Player of the Year by AllSportsTucson and Region Player of … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Pima College infielder Preston Clifford was named first-team All-ACCAC and first-team Region. From the Pima Aztecs press release: Sophomore infielder Preston Clifford (Sabino HS) was named first team All-ACCAC and first team All-Region I, Division I. He batted .379 in 54 games played with 177 at-bats. He tied … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, three Desert Speed School athletes have received collegiate honors recently. Athletes receiving recognition include Salpointe grads Colin Dreis (University of Montana) and Isabella Almazan (University of Northern Colorado), who both received Big Sky Academic All-Conference honors. Meanwhile, Tucson High grad and University of Arizona softball standout Carlie … Read More