Salpointe’s do-it-all athlete Mario Padilla (running back, receiver, cornerback, punter) is off to a strong start this season, and was recently honored in being named to the Ed Doherty Watch List. The list is compiled throughout the high school football season, with the winner of the prestigious Ed Doherty Award for … Read More
Four Desert Speed School athletes were recognized for their play on the field in last weekend’s slate of high school football games. Players named included: Mario Padilla, Salpointe RB/DB – 3 TDs, 2 INT, 9 tackles Bobby Heitzinger, Catalina Foothills LB – 12 tackles Richie Pina, Sabino LB – 11 … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe two-way star Mario Padilla was key in the Lancer’s first game of the 2018 season, a back-and-forth affair against Desert Edge. Salpointe ultimately came out on top, but it took touchdown runs of 61, 17, and 4 yards by Padilla to stay in the game. Desert … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Zach Mattas has earned the #8 spot on the Arizona Daily Star‘s list of top high school football players in the region. He goes into the season having spent the off-season preparing to make the transition this year from defensive line to linebacker. Already one of the strongest players … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Mario Padilla was one of three Desert Speed School athletes featured in the Arizona Daily Star’s Top 22 high school football players of the upcoming season. A running back, receiver, corner, and yes, even punter for Salpointe, he is hoping to lead his Lancer team to a state title this … Read More
Football has always been one of the main sports that we work with for speed and agility training, and that is reflected in this year’s preseason watch lists for the sport. Ten Desert Speed School athletes are among the football players to keep an eye on this year, according to … Read More