An annual tradition, Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen has named his Top 100 Sports Figures of 2018, and this year’s list includes three Desert Speed School athletes. Tennis stars Yash and Harsh Parikh made the list, with Yash winning 14 NCAA games as a freshman and Harsh achieving the #1 ranking in Arizona. Meanwhile, Sabino … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Colin Dreis recently signed a letter of intent to continue at the collegiate level with the University of Montana. Dreis, a Salpointe lineman, was an All Southern-Arizona 1st-team member who was instrumental to the Lancers’ postseason runs each of the last two seasons. Full story…
Desert Speed School athlete Katie Jeffers was key in Ironwood’s first game win at the Oro Valley Invitational, as she found the back of the net in the 43rd, 60th, and 79th minute to help lead the Nighthawks to a win over Tucson High. Andy Morales interview…
It was a very successful Fall season for Desert Speed School athletes and teams this year, with numerous teams making deep playoff runs and a total of 47 athletes earning postseason recognition. The list was highlighted by six players earning Region Player of the Year honors at various levels. Athletes … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Miranda Erro has qualified along with her beach volleyball partner Alex Parkhurst for the AAU Beach Volleyball Nationals, held in Hermosa Beach, California in July 2019. The pair punched their ticket at the AAU qualifier at CDO High School earlier this month, as reported by Andy Morales … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe offensive lineman Colin Dreis has been a major part of #1-ranked Salpointe’s undefeated run through the regular season and playoffs this year. The Daily Star’s Norma Gonzales sat down with him to find out about his preparation this past off-season and the transformation he made. Full story…