The spring track & field season is continuing with strong results for our Desert Speed School athletes, with a number of top finishers at the annual Thomas Meixner Invitational, hosted by Salpointe. Top results included: Zoe Gardenhire, Catalina Foothills – 100 (1st), 4×100 (1st) Aric Accetta, Salpointe – 4×800 (1st), … 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 athletes on the Salpointe boys’ and girls’ track teams were part of Lancer athletes who swept the Division III state championship meets recently. Distance runner Aric Accetta highlighted the results, taking home the 4×800 state championship along with his relay teammates, and also finishing 10th in the 3200m … Read More