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Salpointe Soccer In Line For Open Division

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With the high school playoffs around the corner, Desert Speed School athletes and Salpointe standouts Emma Veliz and EC Cazares have their Lancer team positioned in line to qualify for the inaugural Open Division beginning next week. As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Salpointe squared off against the 4A defending state … Read More

AllSportsTucson 2024 Honor Roll

Twenty Desert Speed School athletes at all levels were included in AllSportTucson’s 2024 Honor Roll. Particular congratulations goes out to University of Arizona softball and Tucson High grad Carlie Scupin, who completed her storied collegiate career with the Wildcats in 2024. Complete list of athletes recognized included: Chris Arvizu, Tucson High … Read More

Salpointe Boys, Girls Win State Titles

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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

Soccer All-Stars: 25 Players Recognized, 7 POYs

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Following a successful high school season by Desert Speed School athletes and their teams, 25 players received All-Star recognition at various levels – including seven Player of the Year awards. The list was highlighted by Salpointe’s Emma Veliz, who was named 4A State Defensive Player of the Year, Region Player of the Year, and Region … Read More

All-Southern AZ 4A Title Games

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As reported by AllSportsTucson, both the boys’ and girls’ soocer 4A state championship games will be Southern-Arizona matchups, with #2 Mica Mountain taking on #4 Salpointe on the boys’ side, and #2 Walden Grove facing off against rival #4 Salpointe for the girls’ title. Both matchups will feature Desert Speed … Read More

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