As reported by Andy Morales, Desert Speed School athlete and defending cross-country state champion Kylie Wild was the girls’ overall winner in the recent John Gleeson XC Invitational, finishing the 5k course in 18:06. Rising distance-running star Michael Urbanski was the 5th-place finisher on the boys’ side with a 16:25 finish. … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe cornerback Jaxson Greene gave his Lancer team two explosive plays on the defensive side of the ball to help lead Salpointe to a win in an impromptu Thursday night game against Mica Mountain. As reported by Javier Morales, Greene had a 68-yard fumble return … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Jake Lambert and Ryan Fontaine remain among the top Tucson-area statistical leaders heading into Week 8 of the high school season. A two-way standout for Empire, RB/LB Lambert is currently ranked #3 in tackles among local players. Meanwhile, Pusch Ridge quarterback Fontaine has his Lions off to a … Read More
Pusch Ridge improved to 5-1 on the season with a win over Catalina Foothills, in part thanks to a performance by senior quarterback Ryan Fontaine that had opposing coach Daniel Sainz calling Fontaine “the real deal.” From The Arizona Daily Star: Fontaine feeling it Pusch Ridge likes to switch between its senior … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes were among the top performers under the week 7 lights on Friday. Among the players who stood out: Pusch Ridge quarterback Ryan Fontaine accounted for 4 TDs through the air and ground for the Lions, adding 160 yards passing and 88 rushing Tanque Verde’s Brendan Ganem threw for 260 … Read More
Salpointe runners and Desert Speed School athletes Kylie Wild and Michael Urbanski were winners recently at the Mt. Carmel XC Invite held in San Diego, as reported by MileSplit. Wild is the defending cross-country state champion, and was named AllSportsTucson Female Athlete of the Month for her performance.