Salpointe’s Benji Thomas and Kylie Wild are among the top four of all Southern Arizona cross-country runners in their respective divisions, with sectionals around the corner in early November. Thomas’ season-best of 16:35 puts him #4 among D-III boys, while Wild’s 18:55 mark puts her #3 among D-III girls. Full story…
Salpointe returns top runners for the 2019 cross-country season, and already are off to a strong start. The girls’ team recently won the Ojo Rojo Invite, upending Chandler’s four-year consecutive winning streak. Speed School athletes Kylie Wild (5th overall) and Nique Teixeira were scorers for the Lancers. On the boys’ side, Speed School … Read More
With the high school sports season right around the corner, Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen has included in his weekly Sunday column the Tucson-area teams he expects to contend for state championships this 2019-2020 season. Seven teams with Speed School athletes were included in his selections: Sabino Football (Nathan Swanberg, Max … Read More
Four Speed School athletes were named to the AllSportsTucson Preseason Watch List for the upcoming 2019 season. These included: Destiny Pundt, Mountain View Alyssa Feltman, Ironwood Ridge Brandy Kishbaugh, Salpointe Sophia Vera, Empire See the full watch list and top returning teams here.
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe outfielder Jordy Johnson was part of the Lancer team that won the 4A State Championship game Tuesday night, an extra-inning affair that ended with a walk-off sacrifice fly by Salpointe to give them the title over Cactus. Full story… (Photo credit: Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star)
Desert Speed School athlete and Salpointe outfielder Ricky Santiago was part of the school’s first baseball title this week. The Lancers defeated Mesquite in Mesa Monday night to claim the 4A State Championship. Arizona Daily Star… (Photo credit: Darryl Webb, Arizona Daily Star)