Five Desert Speed School athletes made collegiate commitments last week, signing national letters-of-intent to compete at the college level. Cienega teammates Zach Mattas and Thomas Webb, Jr. both committed to the Western New Mexico football program along with Salpointe’s CJ Franks. Fellow Salpointe Lancer Colin Dreis committed to Montana football, while two-time state champion for the Salpointe … Read More
Speed School athlete and two-way Salpointe star Mario Padilla will be a Wildcat next year, head coach Kevin Sumlin and the UA staff announced last week. The 2018 Southern Arizona Athlete of the Year as named by AllSportsTucson, he will graduate from Salpointe this spring having been part of two consecutive state … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Colin Dreis recently signed a letter of intent to continue at the collegiate level with the University of Montana. Dreis, a Salpointe lineman, was an All Southern-Arizona 1st-team member who was instrumental to the Lancers’ postseason runs each of the last two seasons. Full story…
It was a very successful Fall season for Desert Speed School athletes and teams this year, with numerous teams making deep playoff runs and a total of 47 athletes earning postseason recognition. The list was highlighted by six players earning Region Player of the Year honors at various levels. Athletes … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, a pair of Desert Speed School athletes were recognized by their respective colleges recently, with Will Birchard capping off an impressive men’s soccer season by being named to the Division III All-West Region Team. Birchard was recognized as Conference Player of the Week several times throughout the … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe offensive lineman Colin Dreis has been a major part of #1-ranked Salpointe’s undefeated run through the regular season and playoffs this year. The Daily Star’s Norma Gonzales sat down with him to find out about his preparation this past off-season and the transformation he made. Full story…