Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe #1 runner Kylie Wild defended her 2020 cross-country state championship recently, winning the 2021 state title in a time of 18:41. In addition to the individual title, her first-place finish helped lead her girls’ team to a 2nd-place team finish. Full story… On the boys’ side, … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Sasha Ganem (Salpointe) and Avery Howayeck (Catalina Foothills) were both named AllSportsTucson All-Stars for their respective seasons in the pool. Ganem was named an All-Star for the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, 50 Free, and 100 Back; Howayeck, meanwhile, was recognized for her performance in the 200 IM, 200 … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Zander Los and Chase Pickering were AllSportsTucson All-Star selections following their respective golf seasons. Los, an Ironwood Ridge senior, was a 2nd-Team selection. A newcomer on the high school golf scene, Pickering (Salpointe) was named to the 3rd-team along with being named 1st-team All-Freshman selection. (Photo credit: … Read More
Desert Speed School alum and Pittsburgh Pirate Nick Gonzales played in the AFL East-West All-Star Game recently. As reported by PiratesProspect.com, the second-baseman went 1-3 including an RBI and run scored. Quintessential Nick Gonzales; staying short to the ball, and using the entire field. Here's his single in the first inning of … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, Desert Speed School athletes Kylie Wild and Michael Urbanski of Salpointe are among the top runners expected to contend for individual and team state title honors this weekend at the cross-country championships. Wild, a junior, is the defending state champion and was the girls’ Southern Sectional Winner. … Read More
With the regular season complete for high school football, two Desert Speed School athletes remain among the top local offensive performers on the field. Pusch Ridge’s Ryan Fontaine finishes the season at the #3 passer with 1,967 yards and 19 TDs through the air. Meanwhile, two-way RB/LB Jake Lambert (Empire) finishes the … Read More