Three Desert Speed School athletes are part of an upstart Tanque Verde football program looking to turn some heads this upcoming season, according to AllSportsTucson’s Andy Morales. Under the leadership of first-time head coach Jay Dobyns, the Hawks went 3-0 last season before the cancellation of the season due to … Read More
Desert Speed School athlete and Tanque Verde sharpshooter Emma Morris has committed to play collegiately at Chaminade University of Honolulu, according to Javier Morales. Morris averaged 14.8 points/game this season and broke the all-time Tanque Verde records for points and 3-point field goals made. Full story…
Desert Speed School athletes are leading the way for several girls’ basketball teams, with the high school state playoffs getting started this week. 3A #1 Sabino has a first-round bye, with sophomore Kiya Dorroh leading the team in rebounds. Eastside rival #4 Tanque Verde also has earned a first-round bye, … Read More
Tanque Verde senior and Desert Speed School athlete Nikya Orange has been nominated for the prestigious McDonald’s All-American game, according to David Kelly of KOLD News 13. One of just four nominees from the state of Arizona, Orange is averaging a double-double for the Lady Hawks with 16 points and 13 … Read More
One of the top local basketball events every year, the MLK Classic at McKale Center pits some of the top boys and girls teams against one another. Two of the top 3A girls teams in the state picked up big wins at the Classic, with Tanque Verde picking up a … Read More
The 3A girls’ basketball conference is currently being led by two Eastside Tucson teams, with #1 Tanque Verde and #2 Sabino atop the power poll rankings. The top-seeded Hawks are led by Speed School athletes Nikya Orange, Emma Morriss, Kailee Cullinan, Ella Berg, and Sydney Renteria. 9-0 Sabino, meanwhile, pick up transfer Kiya Dorroh, … Read More