Desert Speed School athletes Jake Lambert (Empire), Ryan Fontaine (Pusch Ridge), and Cole Revis (Catalina Foothills) finished the 2021 football season among the top players in statistical output. Lambert, a two-way running back/linebacker for the Ravens, rarely left the field for Empire this season. He finished as the #1 Southern Arizona player defensively, … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete Sophia Vera provided a first-set winning ace for the Ravens, and nine kills throughout the match, in helping lead her Empire volleyball team to a three-set win over Sabino. The match featured Speed School athletes on both sides of the court, with Gisselle Vergara and Alyssa Altuna joining Vera on … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Empire standout receiver Cody Pacheco has committed to play collegiately at Northern Arizona University, according to Andy Morales. A two-way star who set the school record for single-game receiving yards, Pacheco also starred for the Empire baseball program. Full story…
A pair of Desert Speed School athletes were recognized by AllSportsTucson for their performances on the field this past week. Senior Foothills’ linebacker Bobby Heitzinger was honored for his defensive play after notching 12 tackles and a sack for the Falcons in their 31-12 win over Pueblo. On the offensive side of … Read More
The Tanque Verde girls’ volleyball team, expected to be one of the top 3A teams this season, is off to a strong start following a win in the TUSD Labor Day Tournament. The Hawks got solid play from Desert Speed School athlete and senior setter Shelby Lansing, who finished with 3 … Read More
Seven Desert Speed School athletes have advanced in the state baseball playoffs, most notably Efrain Cervantes and Daniel Durazo of Salpointe, whose Lancer team defeated #1 seed Nogales. Salpointe got clutch hitting in the game from both athletes, with Durazo (above) scoring in the 6th inning for the Lancers and Cervantes going 2-2 … Read More