As reported by Javier Morales of AllSportsTucson, Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe senior Emma Veliz scored the lone goal (71′) in the 4A State Championship game to bring home yet another girls soccer state championship to Tucson. Salpointe and top-seeded Prescott had been locked in a scoreless battle before Veliz’s shot … Read More
As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athletes EC Cazares and Emma Veliz led the scoring for Salpointe in a 2-0 semifinal win over defending champs Walden Grove on Wednesday night. Cazares scored on a PK (29′) for the first goal of the game, and Veliz assisted to Cazares … Read More
The soccer postseason is underway, with 16 Speed School athletes across seven local teams playing for a state title. The list is highlighted by six teams originally qualifying for the coveted Open Division (and guaranteeing placement in their respective State Championship brackets): Girls – Catalina Foothills, Cienega, Salpointe; Boys – … Read More
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
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
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