Eight Desert Speed School athletes were recognized as volleyball All-Stars following the fall season. The list is highlighted by Tanque Verde’s Jasmin Joseph and Hannah Haggard along with Salpointe libero Gabriella Monge – who each won Region and/or Division Player of the Year honors. Players recognized include:
Jasmin Joseph, Tanque Verde – AZPreps365 Region Player of the Year, 2nd-team state, 1st-team region; AllSportsTucson 3A Player of the Year, 2nd-team Southern Arizona, 1st-team division
Gabriella Monge, Salpointe – AZPreps365 Region Defensive Player of the Year, 1st-team region; AllSportsTucson 2nd-team Southern Arizona, 1st-team division
Hannah Haggard, Tanque Verde – AZPreps365 Region Defensive Player of the Year, All-State Honorable Mention, 1st-team region; AllSportsTucson 3rd-team Southern Arizona, 1st-team division
Megan Muehlebach, Salpointe – AZPreps365 1st-team region; AllSportsTucson 1st-team Southern Arizona, 1st-team division
Sophia Lee, UHS – AZPreps365 1st-team region; AllSportsTucson 3rd-team Southern Arizona, 1st-team division
Leila Lowther, Salpointe – AZPreps365 2nd-team region; AllSportsTucson 2nd-team division
Addison Andrews, Mica Mountain – AllSportsTucson 2nd-team division
Avery Nielson, Sabino – AZPreps365 Honorable Mention
(Photo credits: Amanda Larriva, Andy Morales)
