As reported by Andy Morales and The Arizona Daily Star, the MLK Classic took place recently, with area teams squaring off under the lights at McKale Center. Nine Desert Speed School athletes and their respective teams took part in the event, headlined by leading scorers Clara-Mae Hager (32 points for Catalina … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athlete and Catalina Foothills point guard Clara-Mae Hager scored 26 points in a battle pitting two of the top girls teams in the state in Hager’s Foothills team taking on the defending state champion Salpointe girls’ team. The girls’ rankings going … Read More
An family of Desert Speed School athletes was recently highlighted by a Arizona Daily Star article by Greg Hansen. As Hansen writes: When Jake Johnson won a state championship as part of the Mica Mountain High football team last week, he added to an impressive family legacy of winners. Jake, a senior wide receiver … Read More
As reported by Justin Spears of The Arizona Daily Star, Desert Speed School athlete Roman Fina will be joining the Duke football program as part of an incoming freshman class in 2025. The Salpointe senior offensive lineman – who only took up football as a high school freshman – will be joining … Read More
An annual Southern Arizona tradition, longtime Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen has compiled his year-end list of top local sports figures at the high school, collegiate, and professional level. Three Desert Speed School athletes were among those recognized: 78. Cisco Llamas. As Sahuaro raced to a second-place finish in the 4A state … Read More
Twenty Desert Speed School athletes at all levels were included in AllSportTucson’s 2024 Honor Roll. Particular congratulations goes out to University of Arizona softball and Tucson High grad Carlie Scupin, who completed her storied collegiate career with the Wildcats in 2024. Complete list of athletes recognized included: Chris Arvizu, Tucson High … Read More