The Arizona Daily Star‘s Greg Hansen has lamented the end of the NCAA and high school seasons by honoring those players and teams who were likely to have strong national finishes. His “Woulda List” includes two Speed School athletes: New Mexico State’s Nick Gonzales – the leading contender for NCAA Player … Read More
While the high school softball season has been cancelled due to the spread of coronavirus, a pair of Speed School athletes were off to strong early starts before play was suspended. Tucson High’s Carlie Scupin, a powerful hitter who is part of the University of Arizona’s national #1 recruiting class, … Read More
Speed School athlete Abby Doughty was named WAC Hitter of the Week earlier this month, as reported by Andy Morales. This followed a weekend outing in which she hit home runs in 3 consecutive at-bats and finished with 9 hits and 5 RBI. While the season has now been cancelled due to … Read More
Desert Speed School athletes Carmen Cordova and Shelby Thompson were part of an Ironwood Ridge softball team that took 3rd at one of the top high school tournaments in the southwest. For her part, Cordova hit two home runs in the tournament, according to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson. The 5A … Read More
Eight Desert Speed School athletes were among those recognized by Arizona Daily Star sports columnist Greg Hansen in his annual recap of the Top 100 sports figures of the previous year. These included: 98. Luke Regina, Salpointe football (Open Division semi-finalist) 95. Kate Connelly, Salpointe soccer (2018 and 2019 State Champion) … Read More
Six Desert Speed School athletes made collegiate commitments on National Signing Day this week, highlighted by Tucson High’s Carlie Scupin, who was part of the #1 nationally-ranked recruiting class signed by Arizona softball head coach Mike Candrea. Athletes signing letters of intent included: Hannah Draper, Catalina Foothills – New Mexico … Read More