Three Desert Speed School athletes are among the local stat leaders early in the high school football season. Players include: Ryan Fontaine, Pusch Ridge (QB) – Passing CJ Lopez, Tanque Verde (DE) – Tackles Jake Lambert, Empire (RB/LB) – Rushing
Both the men’s and women’s Pima soccer teams are off to strong starts to the 2021 season, with each 4-0 at the early stages of the season. Desert Speed School athletes on each team include Jesus Virgen, Emerson Ram, Kortney Cahill, and Emma Nance.
Desert Speed School athlete and Walden Grove grad Haley Duncan has her Aztec team off to a 1-0 start in conference play, with the Aztecs sweeping Phoenix College earlier this week. Duncan, a middle blocker, is leading the team in blocks. Full story…
Desert Speed School athletes Gisselle Vergara and Sophia Vera and their Empire volleyball squad recently completed the TUSD Invitational with an unblemished record, defeating a strong Rincon/UHS team in the championship game. Empire is now 9-0 on the year. For her part, Vera was named to the All-Tournament team, along with fellow Speed … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Ironwood Ridge wide receiver/defensive back Luke Fanelli is among the key returners for the Nighthawks, according to Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson. At 6′-2″ and 185, Fanelli brings size to the cornerback position along with a reliable set of hands as a receiver. His Ironwood team … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Pusch Ridge quarterback Ryan Fontaine helped lead his Lions’ team to a dramatic come-from-behind win against 2A powerhouse Benson on Friday night. As reported by Javier Morales, Pusch found themselves in a hole after a lackluster start to the game, but key plays at critical moments … Read More