The two-time defending state champion Salpointe girls’ volleyball team has a target on their back this season, but has performed well in the early part of the season. The Lancers are 9-0 in ranking matches, with top finishes against some of the best teams in the west at The House … Read More
Desert Speed School volleyball players and their high school teams are off to a strong start this fall season: Fresh off going 7-0 and winning the TUSD tournament, Tanque Verde volleyball (Jorydn Evans, Shelby Lansing, Sarah Jacobs) went 3-0 and won the Tanque Verde Invitational. Meanwhile, Pusch Ridge volleyball (Delaney McGehee) … Read More
2016 and 2017 4A State Champion Salpointe volleyball returns this season looking to add another title, and 4 Desert Speed School athletes will play a major role in the effort. Seniors Jenna Johnson, Claire Dunn, and Hiliana Mizner along with sophomore setter Brandy Kishbaugh are some of the “returning firepower” that the two-time state champion Lancers … Read More
Two Desert Speed School athletes are among those Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen is predicting big senior seasons for. Salpointe tennis star Harsh Parikh goes into the year as the #1-ranked Arizona player and #8 nationally, while Sabino’s ace pitcher Preston Clifford – a recent New Mexico State commit – returns to the Sabercats for his … Read More
A trio of Desert Speed School athletes now playing at the collegiate level have been recognized for their recent accomplishments. Cienega grad Nick Gonzales, now playing for New Mexico State, was named WAC Freshman of the Year – the first in New Mexico State history. Gonzales was also honored as a … Read More
Five Desert Speed School athletes won the U19 State Cup yesterday at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. Salpointe’s Isabella Almazan, Lauren Bollinger, Paloma Teran along with Ironwood’s Emma McCormick and Foothills defender Meghan Hawkins were part of the TSA 00/99 team that claimed the title with a 2-0 victory in the championship game. The State Cup … Read More