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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

Salpointe Boys Win State Title

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In what was a matchup between two local teams and six Desert Speed School athletes, the Salpointe and Mica Mountain boys’ soccer teams met last week for an all-Tucson 4A state championship soccer game. While Salpointe – with Speed School athletes Jamie Myer, Nico Soto, and Adrian Franks as part … 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