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Boys’ Soccer: All-Tucson Semifinal

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A Tucson team is guaranteed to advance to the prestigious Open Division state championship game, with #2 Catalina Foothills squaring off against cross-town #4 Mica Mountain tonight in the semifinal game. The game features Speed School athletes on both sides of the pitch, with Sergio Velasco Soto (Foothills) facing Colin Douglas, Evan Mayfield, … Read More

Douglas, McKendrick Lead Mica To Playoff Win (PKs)

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As reported by Andy Morales of AZPreps365, Desert Speed School athletes Colin Douglas and Landon McKendrick helped lead the Mica Mountain boys’ soccer team to a quarterfinal win over rival Salpointe in the prestigious Open Division of the high school postseason tournament. Going into penalties after a 3-3 regulation and overtime period, … Read More

Soccer All-Stars: 25 Players Recognized

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Following the 2024-25 high school soccer season, 25 Desert Speed School athletes were recognized as All-Stars for their play on the field. The list is highlighted by 4A State Defensive Player of the Year EC Cazares, who along with teammate Emma Veliz helped lead their Salpointe girls team to the 4A State Title. … Read More

Soccer Playoffs: Seven Teams Qualify

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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

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

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

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