Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe outfielder Jordy Johnson was part of the Lancer team that won the 4A State Championship game Tuesday night, an extra-inning affair that ended with a walk-off sacrifice fly by Salpointe to give them the title over Cactus. Full story… (Photo credit: Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star)
Six Desert Speed School athletes are playing tonight and tomorrow for state championships in softball and baseball. The first matchup pits local teams and Speed School athletes against one another, with #3 Sahuarita (Omar Felix) facing off against #6 Sabino (Preston Clifford, Mike Snyder) in the 3A championship – a … Read More
Four Desert Speed School athletes were part of Sabino softball’s impressive 14-2 win in the state championship game. Cassie Castaneda, Hannah Stark, Yesenia Romero, and Riley Nielson were part of the Sabercats’ championship run in which they outscored their last six opponents 69-2. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales, AZPreps365)
Desert Speed School athlete and Cienega grad Abby Doughty was recently named WAC Hitter of the Week, following her success for Utah State at the plate. As reported by AllSportsTucson: Doughty hit .429 with a 1.143 slugging percentage in four games last week, including a series sweep against Kansas City. In … Read More
A total of 11 Desert Speed School athletes signed national letters-of-intent last week to compete at the collegiate level, highlighted by back-to-back soccer state champions Grace Kaufman and Kate Connelly of Salpointe along with 2018 baseball state champion Preston Clifford. In all, athletes who made collegiate commitments included: Ajay Ram, Ironwood Ridge – Pima baseball … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and former Desert Christian softball standout Taylor Radtke was recently honored by the softball coaches association for her academic accomplishments. Radtke was among 17 local athletes now playing at the collegiate level who earned NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete recognition. Full list…