Desert Speed School alum and University of Arizona infielder Carlie Scupin received both athletic and academic recognition recently, according to a university press release. After leading the Wildcats in slugging percentage this season, Scupin was named 2nd-Team All-Region. In addition, she was named CSC All-Academic after finishing the year with a … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Avery Nielson pitched a nine-strikeout, 2-run performance for Sabino to help lead the Sabercats to the 3A State Championship, their fourth consecutive for the program. As reported by Andy Morales, Nielson survived a two-run home run by fellow Speed School athlete Morgan Faunce of Empire late in the … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, Desert Speed School athlete Krista Martinez and her Salpointe teammates won a hard-fought state championship game against Greenway on Tuesday, ultimately prevailing with a 2-0 win. Martinez’s sacrifice bunt helped advance what would ultimately become the first run of the game for the Lancers in the … Read More
Desert Speed School alum Cassidy Morrow and Eastern Arizona standout Cassidy Morrow earned her second ACCAC Player of the Week honors recently, picking up the award for the week of April 4th. As reported by the college, Morrow had 10 hits, 5 runs, and 6 RBI last week in four wins for the … Read More
Speed School athletes and local softball standouts are among the area stat leaders on the field, according to MaxPreps. At the plate, Desert Christian shortstop Lilly Crawford is #4 among area players in batting with a .611 average. Meanwhile, Sabino starting pitcher Avery Nielson is #4 in wins, #6 ERA, and #8 … Read More
Desert Speed School alum and Sahuaro grad Cassidy Morrow, now playing for Eastern Arizona, was recently recognized with ACCAC Player of the Week honors. As noted by the university, the sophomore infielder earned the honors following her 10 hits and 7 RBI in 15 at-bats throughout the week for the Gila Monsters. … Read More