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6 Jan 2022

Six Athletes Among Top 100 Sports Figures

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An annual Southern Arizona sports tradition is the Top 100 Sports Figures of the Year, as put together by veteran Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen. As usual, Desert Speed School athletes featured prominently in his compilation, with six athletes from the high school, collegiate, and professional level named to his … Read More
17 May 2021

Nielson Pitching, Game-Winner Put Sabino In Title Game

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As reported by Kevin Murphy of AllSportsTucson, Sabino’s Riley Nielson struck out 26 Empire batters en route to an epic 15-inning semifinal win to put the Sabercats in the state championship game. The game was scoreless through 15 until Nielson’s game-winning RBI gave Sabino the 1-0 win. “Riley’s everything; there’s a reason … Read More
21 Apr 2021

Sabino’s Nielson Leading In Strikeouts

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Desert Speed School athlete Riley Nielson, a right-handed pitcher for Sabino, is currently leading all Southern Arizona players in strikeouts, according to The Arizona Daily Star. A talented two-sport athlete who also excels on the volleyball court for the Sabercats, Nielson also boasts the second-lowest ERA among area pitchers as well. Full … Read More

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