Four Desert Speed School athletes were part of the AZ Firecrackers softball team that went undefeated and won the USSA Far West National Championship in California last week. Players included Lauren Wedman, Ashley Bradford, Zoe Corral, and Kristina Wilson. Full story… In other tournament action, Speed School athlete Hannah Stark and her AZ Cats teammates also … Read More
The spring high school season was another successful time for our Desert Speed School athletes, with 30 players across 5 sports named as Spring All-Stars. The list is highlighted by one All-American and five Players of the Year: Daniel Durazo (4A baseball), Preston Clifford (3A baseball), Nate Maltry (Lacrosse All-American and Southern Arizona Player … Read More
A trio of Desert Speed School athletes now playing at the collegiate level have been recognized for their recent accomplishments. Cienega grad Nick Gonzales, now playing for New Mexico State, was named WAC Freshman of the Year – the first in New Mexico State history. Gonzales was also honored as a … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales, Cienega standout and Utah State signee Abby Doughty won her 3rd softball state championship on Monday night, and in the process, officially became the most decorated Cienega athlete of all time. The last remaining player from the 2015 state championship Bobcat team, she was also a critical … Read More
Rincon/UHS pitcher and Desert Speed School athlete Bailey Tanner came through in the clutch for the Rangers earlier this week, pitching her team to an epic 11-inning win in the first round of the 6A state playoffs. Facing the consistently strong Sunnyside program, Tanner at one point “erased 16 of 19 batters,” … 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