Five Desert Speed School athletes won the U19 State Cup yesterday at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. Salpointe’s Isabella Almazan, Lauren Bollinger, Paloma Teran along with Ironwood’s Emma McCormick and Foothills defender Meghan Hawkins were part of the TSA 00/99 team that claimed the title with a 2-0 victory in the championship game. The State Cup … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Alec Nguyen (Sahuaro) and Martin Cardenas (Sabino) qualified along with their TSA 2000 boys’ team for the National Premier League finals, to be held this summer in Massachusetts. The team has compiled a 29-3-9 record playing against some of the top national clubs this season, according to Greg Hansen of … Read More
Four Desert Speed School athletes signed collegiate letters-of-intent earlier this month, joining the 10 Speed School athletes who signed during the February early signing period. Athletes included: Noe Becerra, Ironwood Ridge – Pima football Alec Nguyen, Sahuaro – Pima soccer Ashley Bradford, Sahuaro – Colorado Mesa softball Lauren Wedman, Sahuaro … Read More
32 Desert Speed School athletes in soccer and basketball were recently recognized for their high school seasons, headlined by seven state champions and five Players of the Year. On the pitch, three girls were honored for their defensive play, with Riley Bravin, Meghan Hawkins, and Lauren Bollinger each earning Region Defensive Player of the … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Ty Pham-Swann and Ryan Spitzer were recognized for their strong 2017-2018 high school seasons in being named to the Southern Arizona All-Freshman team. Spitzer helped lead his underdog Sabino team to one upset after another throughout the state playoffs, eventually making it all the way to the Final Four. For … Read More
Seven Desert Speed School athletes won their second consecutive state title over the weekend with the Salpointe girls’ soccer team defeating #1-seed Flagstaff in the 4A State Championship game. Speed School athlete Isabella Almazan assisted on the Lancers’ first goal and notched the second herself. Desert Speed School athletes on the … Read More