Desert Speed School athlete Isabella Almazan, now playing collegiately for the University of Northern Colorado, is part of a Bear’s women’s soccer squad that advances to the NCAA tournament this weekend following their Big Sky Conference Championship. UNC will take on in-state Colorado in the first round. Full story…
Pima men’s soccer, looking to defend their 2018 National Championship, won a tough match over powerhouse Yavapai, netting an overtime goal that proved to be the game-winner. Playing on Yavapai’s home field in Prescott – considered one of the toughest venues to win at – the Aztecs picked up their … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Alec Ngyuen and Martin Cardenas will be – along with their Pima teammates – looking to defend their 2018 National Championship with the postseason now in full swing. The first round kicked off earlier this week with the Aztecs picking up a convincing 6-1 win over Mesa. The … Read More
With the high school sports season right around the corner, Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen has included in his weekly Sunday column the Tucson-area teams he expects to contend for state championships this 2019-2020 season. Seven teams with Speed School athletes were included in his selections: Sabino Football (Nathan Swanberg, Max … Read More
Speed School athlete and Friends University women’s soccer defender Victoria Gutierrez was recently recognized by the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference as a scholar athlete. Gutierrez, a Marana grad, earned the recognition for her 3.56 GPA while playing for the Falcons. Full story…
Forty-one Speed School athletes were recognized this past winter for their performances on the court and field. These recognitions were highlighted by four athletes who earned various Player of the Year honors: Sabino’s Ben Kopiec (soccer), Salpointe’s Kate Connelly (soccer), and Tanque Verde’s Nikya Orange (basketball), and UHS’ Aerin McQuillen (soccer). Players recognized included: Soccer Kate … Read More