Speed School athletes – and graduates of the Sabino high school girls soccer program – have factored significantly into the Pima Aztecs strong start to the 2014. Defender Brandi Park was part of a Pima back line that allowed just two shots on goal against Chandler CC, and also assisted … Read More
Speed School athlete Jason Sweet, a member of the U.S. military returning to the collegiate level at the age of 26, has successfully tried out for – and made – the University of Arizona football team as a linebacker. Sweet had somewhat of an unusual path to becoming a Wildcat: … Read More
Speed School athlete Mario Padilla was among a number of athletes with productive summers this year, starring on the Tucson Turf Elite team that won the flag football national championship earlier this summer. Read about the Tucson Turf Elite here. Also on the football field, Zachery Edmonds, Bobby Heitzinger, and … Read More
Former Tucson Toros and Padres outfielder Daniel Robertson, a Speed School athlete while in the Padres organization, was recently traded to the Texas Rangers organization. Robertson was immediately called up to the majors, where he has been the starting left fielder and at times, lead-off hitter for the Rangers. Meanwhile, … Read More
Cienega’s Matt Aragon, arguably the best punter in the state, was listed on AllSportsTucson’s 2014 Preseason All-Star football team. Just down the road, Empire’s Deion James was named by Arizona Central and Arizona Varsity as the #3 Tucson prospect (#21 statewide) in the 2015 basketball class. Good luck to both … Read More
Salpointe’s Yash Parikh and Foothills’ Kirtana Bhat were named the Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Players of the Year by nearly every media outlet following their state championships during the 2014 season. Both juniors, Parikh and Bhat will be favorites to repeat in 2015 along with competing at a high level … Read More