Desert Speed School athlete and Pusch Ridge grad Kendall Tobin was honored this week in earning the “Big Stick Award” by Hillsdale College. According to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, it was Tobin’s overtime tackle at the 2-yard line that preserved the win for Hillsdale – and earned him the weekly honors. Full … Read More
Salpointe’s Benji Thomas and Kylie Wild are among the top four of all Southern Arizona cross-country runners in their respective divisions, with sectionals around the corner in early November. Thomas’ season-best of 16:35 puts him #4 among D-III boys, while Wild’s 18:55 mark puts her #3 among D-III girls. Full story…
Five Desert Speed School athletes are among the statistical leaders through Week 6 of the high school football season, according to lists compiled by Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Justin Spears. Players include: Sebastian Adamski, Walden Grove (above) – 71 tackles (#1) Jackson Bolin, Salpointe – 647 yards passing, 10 TD … Read More
Week 6 of the high school season is in the books, and a handful of Desert Speed School athletes were once again recognized for their performances on the field. Players recognized included: Jackson Bolin, Salpointe – 7/7 passing for 153 yards, 2 TD Trent Strong, Salpointe – Team-high 8 tackles … Read More
Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen is calling this Friday’s Salpointe-Sahuaro matchup to be Tucson’s “Game of the Year,” and he predicts Speed School athletes Trent Strong (above) and Luke Regina to be a major factor on the defensive side of the ball for the Lancers. From his Sunday Notebook: The Game … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Alyssa Feltman (above) provided her Ironwood volleyball team with critical play at the net in the Nighthawks five-set win against Marana recently. As reported by Andy Morales, Feltman scored a variety of ways – serving, defensively, and hitting – including scoring the winning point for Ironwood. The two … Read More