Speed School and anchor of the Salpointe offensive line, Matteo Mele, was recently honored with a Top Ten ranking by Greg Hanson of the Arizona Daily Star. Southern Arizona and the Tucson region had one of its strongest seasons in recent history, with Salpointe and Pusch Ridge making the title … Read More
It was a very strong 2017 football season for Speed School athletes and teams, with both Salpointe and Pusch Ridge making it to the 4A and 3A state title games. Speed School athletes also fared well statistically speaking, with 4 players finishing in the Top 10 for Southern Arizona. Those … Read More
A record 40 Speed School athletes earned All-Star recognition during the fall season, highlighted by two Players of the Year, three first-team All-State selections, and four state champions. Speed School athletes who were recognized included: Football Mario Padilla, Salpointe – AllSportsTucson 1st-team Southern Arizona, 1st-team Division, 2nd-team Division (punter); AZPreps … Read More
In a matchup that featured Speed School athletes on both sides of the pitch, Foothills girls’ soccer won a 4-1 match over Salpointe in the title game of the Brandon Bean tournament. Both schools – traditional Tucson powerhouses – won their semifinal matchups 3-0 en route to meeting in the … Read More
Salpointe standout Daniel Durazo has signed with Pima baseball for next season, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. Durazo comes off a junior season last year in which he batted .376 for the Lancers. Full story…
With the early stages of the basketball season underway this week, 4 Speed School athletes have already garnered attention on preseason watch lists. Kiya Dorroh was listed as AllSportsTucson’s preseason “Newcomer of the Year,” and she joins fellow Tanque Verde teammates Emma Morris and Ella Berg on the girls’ watch list. On … Read More