The track season has begun with early-season invitationals taking place, and Desert Speed School athletes are already performing at a high level. Competition was fierce at the Levi Wallace Tucson High Invitational last weekend with 26 schools from Tucson, Phoenix, and Southern Arizona all competing. Eight Speed School athletes finished in … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, Salpointe recently hosted their spring Signing Day for athletes making collegiate commitments, and four Desert Speed School athletes were among those signing their national letters-of-intent with schools around the country. Among those who were included in the signing day: Izaiah Moraga, South Mountain … Read More
With the fall cross-country season now complete following the State Meets and NXR, a number of Desert Speed School athletes have earned All-Star recognition for their seasons. At the high school level, Salpointe senior Aric Accetta helped lead his Lancer team to a 6th-place team finish at the state meet with … Read More
The high school and middle school seasons have largely wrapped up following the AIA and AZMS state championship races, and Speed School athletes at all levels found themselves with strong finishes in their respective meets. At the high school level, Salpointe’s Aric Accetta was the strongest finisher, with a 9th-place individual … Read More
Cross-country runners from around the state will descend on the Cave Creek Golf Course this weekend, with state championship aspirations on the line. Among those will be two of the top boys’ runners in the state, Desert Speed School athletes Andrew Smith (Tanque Verde) and Aric Accetta (Salpointe). Smith and Accetta finished 1-2 … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde standout runner Andrew Smith recently won the prestigious John Gleeson Invitational, hosted by Salpointe at Rolling Hills Golf Course. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, the senior completed the 5k course in 16:24 for a convincing win over 2nd place. Tanque Verde senior Andrew … Read More