Eight Speed School athletes recently participated in the post-season “Seniors” and “Futures” All-Star baseball and softball games. On the girls’ side, Bela Goerke, Cassidy Morrow, and Kianna Galindo (above) all played in the softball games. Boys participating on the baseball side included Ajay Ram, Seth Nager, Mike Snyder, Preston Clifford, and Ryan Melendez. Game recap here. (Photo credit: Ralph … Read More
Speed School athlete Nick Gonzales has been again recognized for his stellar performance this season for New Mexico State, recently adding All-American honors to his many accolades. According to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, he has received the following recognition this season: Collegiate Slugger Award Watch List (2/13) WAC Hitter of the Week … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and New Mexico State reliever Andrew Edwards was recently selected by the New York Mets organization in the MLB Draft. A lefty pitcher who held opposing batters to .270 in 24 appearances for the Aggies, Edwards is coveted for his 95 mph fastball and change up. Full story…
Speed School athlete Keira Painter was instrumental in helping lead her Ironwood Ridge team to the 5A State Championship last week. With the title game against Centennial knotted up at 2-2 in the 7th, Painter led off with a single, and used her speed to score from 1st on the next … Read More
Speed School athletes have excelled on the track this season all the way down to the middle school level. With the middle school championships wrapping up, we wanted to recognize the following Speed School athletes for their performances: Northwest City Championships Paden Hall, Orange Grove – 400m (1st), 200m (1st), … Read More
A pair of Speed School athletes placed at the state championships earlier this month. Emarie Sooter (Gregory School) took 3rd in pole vault, while Cristian Gonzales (Sahuarita) placed 7th in the 200m. AllSportsTucson results…