Speed School athlete and University of Washington commit Matteo Mele was named to the watch list for the 2017 Ed Doherty Award. The award, which is in its 22nd year, honors the top high school football talent in Arizona and is awarded annually at season’s end. Full story… (Photo credit: Kelly Presnell, Arizona … Read More
Speed School athlete Lauren Bollinger has committed to Idaho State, according to AllSportsTucson.com. Bollinger, a junior defender and All-State selection, is part of the 2016 state championship Salpointe soccer team. Full story… (Photo credit: Andy Morales)
Avenging a year-old loss in the 2016 state title game, Salpointe was dominant in a 4-0 win in this year’s 4A state championship win over defending champion Notre Dame. Three out of Salpointe’s four goals in the title game were scored by Speed School athletes: Kate Connelly (17′), Catalina Alvarado (45′), Paloma Teran (60′). The trio … Read More
Sabino’s James Offerman and Salpointe’s Cameron Tober were each named 2016 Defensive Players of the Year at their respective 3A and 4A levels. The two defensive players join St. David quarterback Travis Davis, who was recently named the 1A Player of the Year. Offerman, a two-way fullback/linebacker, was named the 3A Defensive Player of the Year … Read More
Salpointe sophomore running back Mario Padilla has gotten recognition for his play all season, and deservedly so. With fellow Speed School athletes CJ Franks and Alec Bon blocking up front, he has over 1,300 yards rushing on the season to go along with 18 touchdowns. Padilla sat down with Arizona Daily … Read More
Congratulations to Jenna Johnson, Claire Dunn, and Hiliana Mizner – members of the 2016 4A State Championship Salpointe volleyball team. The #6-ranked Lancers were considered an outside shot entering the tournament, but defeated #4 Greenway in four sets to win the title. The win breaks a 23-year Southern Arizona state championship drought for … Read More