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Young Lancers believe they 'can win every single game'
9/3/2010
By Michael J. Craven
The Salpointe Catholic volleyball team gathers before its......Hanging frm the walls in Salpointe Catholic's gym are large,....Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 09.02.2010
Sunday Notebook
9/1/2010

By Greg Hansen
News about Kris O'Dowd and Jade Michaelson as well as......Salpointe senior infielder Joe Serrano has arranged recruiting visits to Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico and San Diego State. His teammate Ryan Penaflor, a junior infielder, has also popped up on the big-time recruiting radar, receiving a hand-written note from the UCLA coaching staff. Penaflor participated in summer camps at Stanford and for Arizona's Andy Lopez this summer.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 08.29.2010

Keeping his center in La-La Land
8/30/2010
By Patrick Finley
When O'Dowd landed at Troy, he took 21 hours of classes in each of his first three semesters.  Doogie Howser didn't do that.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 08.30.2010
2010 Girls Volleyball Preview
8/23/2010
By Andy Morales
Salpointe was the lone Division team to make the playoffs.  Zanna Sarama and Kathryn Amerson are gone.  Haley Howell will only be a sophomore.  She will be the next big thing for the Lancers and she will have Catie Coyle by her side.  Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 08.22.2010
Jordan Scelfo: Transfer from Louisiana steps in to quarterback Lancers
8/18/2010
By Kellly Presnell
Salpointe coach Dennis Bene believes Scelfo could emerge as one of Southern Arizona's best arms..... Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star  08.18.2010
Hansen Sunday Notebook: Schools filled with prospects
8/18/2010
By Greg Hansen
See news about Jacob Arzoumann, Joe Serrano, Catie Coyle, Paige Peterson, Ricky Lee and Kyle Bakewell.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star  08.15.2010
Salpointe Lancers get back to work, a little late
8/11/2010
Head Coach Dennis Bene's team is 0-0 just like everyone else; so, it's time to forget about last season and countdown to kickoff on August 27.  Vacation's over, now it's back to work.  Click here for story.  Foxllaz.com 08.10.2010
Johnny Peña: Lancer sophomore runner set to prove himself again
8/9/2010

By Michael J. Craven
As a freshman last season, a rare oppportunity dropped in Peña's lap: Salpointe senior running back Bobby Way went down with a season-ending ankle injury in.......Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star  08.08.2010

Flowers among 10 to be inducted into county's Hall of Fame
8/6/2010

 By Greg Hansen
The Pima County Sports Hall of Fame increased its membership to 278 on Wednesday....Salpointe connections in the article include alums Tairia Mims Flowers '99, Joan McCormick Powell '69, parent Jay Dobyns, former coach Stacy Iveson and Athletic Director Phil Gruensfelder. Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star  08.05.2010

Southern Arizona's Top 22: Jacob Arzouman
8/4/2010
KVOA Tucson News
Monday's player being profiled is Salpointe offensive lineman Jacob Arzouman. Arzouman anchored the Lancers to a 9-1 record last season, but the team didn't.... Click here for story.  08.02.2010
Big lineman for Salpointe eager for return to playoffs
8/3/2010
By Michael J. Craven
Arzouman says it's a relief to have his college plans figured out, especially because Salpointe has big plans this year, and he needs to concentrate..... Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star  08.02.2010
At 16, a year on his own in China
7/29/2010

By Randy Metcalf
Matthew, about to start his senior year at Salpointe Catholic High School, spent last year in Chongqing (pronouned 'chong-ching'), China as a foreign.......Click here for story. Explorer News 07.28.2010

USA Track & Field Junior Olympics: Salpointe star Alyssa Thompson...
7/29/2010
By Andy Morales
Alyssa Thompson took 7th in the High Jump portion of the Heptathlon at the USATF Junior Olympics.....Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 07.28.2010
Salpointe Football plays host to Special Olympic athletes
7/26/2010

By Ryan Recker
The Salpointe Football Program played host to more than 40 Special Olympic athletes on Tuesday night as part of the team's ongoing "Games for the Greater Good"....Click here for story and video.  KVOA Tucson News 07.21.2010

Salpointe 'Games for the Greater Good'
7/26/2010

FOX11AZ.com
Salpointe is hitting the field for a great cause, The "Games for the Greater Good" Special Olympics camp. Some of the Lancer players did the coaching....Click here for story and video. 07.21.2010

Arizona Schools competing for students
7/20/2010
By Danielle Todesco
Meanwhile, private school Salpointe Catholic High said they have more transfer students this year, and in this economic climate, they are keeping class....Click here for story. KVOA Tucson News  7.16.2010
Salpointe to host Special Olympics skill camp Tuesday
7/20/2010
By Andy Morales
Special Olympians will take part in the camp coached by the Salpointe football team. In addition, the local Special Olympics cheer squad will receive lessons from the Lancer dancers and spirit line. Click here for story. TucsonCitizen.com 7.19.2010
Angels ASBA split title games
7/20/2010
By Tom Gibbons
Angels Red will advance to the Don Mattingly World Series in Albuquerque.....Ryan Penaflor doubled.  Click here for story.  The Ledger  07.19.2010
The AZ Angels Red Pro Scout Team advances to the Don Mattingly World Series
7/19/2010
By Andy Morales
Local Players:  Ryan Penaflor, Salpointe  Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com  07.18.2010
Callaway Junior World Golf Championships
7/15/2010
By Andy Morales
Trent Terry (Salpointe) finished three over par at the Riverwalk Golf Club.....Krystal Quihuis (Salpointe) is eight shots back after her 78 at the .......Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com  07.13.2010
Arizona Amateur Baseball Association: Ryan Penaflor set to take the field this week
7/15/2010
By Andy Morales
Salpointe Junior Ryan Penaflor will be playing for the AZ Angels Red team this week as the Angels try to advance to the Don Mattingly World Series in New Mexico later this month. Click here for story. TucsonCitizen.com 07.14.2010
Vinnie talks to Salpointe Coach Dennis Bene
7/13/2010

Click here for the Fox 11 AZ.Com interview!

From walk-on to the pros
7/8/2010
By Vincent Balistreri
A Tucson native who attended Salpointe Catholic High School, Marquez was named team captain during her senior year.  When it was time to find a college,..... Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Wildcat  07.07.2010
GOLF: Krystal Quihuis, the future looks bright for Salpointe freshman
7/6/2010
By Andy Morales
Krystal turned 14 in May and the young golfer has won seven of nine events.......Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 07/01/2010
Local baseball team claims US crown
7/1/2010

The Arizona Toros 14-and-under squad has players from Canyon Del Oro, Catalina Foothills, Tucson, Sunnyside, Salpointe Catholic and Sabino high schools....Click here for story.  Explorer News 06/30/2010

Penaflor itching for college career
6/28/2010
Ryan Penaflor will share his third year of high school with his third year of ....Click here for story.  arizonaVarsity.com 06.28.2010
Salpointe Senior Joe Serrano selected for 2010 Cincinnati Reds Area Code Baseball
6/28/2010
By Andy Morales
Joe Serrano. Could he be Southern Arizona's next prospect?  Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 06.26.2010
16U ASA Nationals: Salpointe's Dana Hughes & Desert Thunder Gold all set
6/23/2010
By Andy Morales
Hughes has a very high GPA and is a steady player.  She will be a leader for Salpointe....Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com  06.18.2010
USA Baseball 16U Championships West: 520 Elite takes first pool game
6/23/2010
By Andy Morales
Salpointe: Joseph Serrano, AJ Alexander, Ryan Penaflor, Forest Chapman, Fernando Careaga, Ray Eastman, Tyler Kimbrough.   Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 06.19.2010
Alec Byersdorf of Catalina Foothills & Ryan Penaflor of Salpointe come up big for ............
6/23/2010
By Andy Morales
At the top of the 5th, Ryan Penaflor had a lead off single......Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com  06.20.2010
Cincinati Reds Area Code Baseball Tryouts
6/22/2010
By Andy Morales
Salpointe - Joseph Serrano, Ryan Penaflor, Hunter Miller and Fernando Careaga.

Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 06.13.2010

Joe Serrano - SS - Salpointe Catholic (Tucson, Ariz.)
6/22/2010

By Andrew Knepper
Serrano showed of a short, compact swing, but it was his in-game triple....Click here for story.  ESPN RISE 06.13.2010

Salpointe Girls swim coach Sam Busch is headed to West Virginia
6/22/2010

by Andy Morales
Salpointe senior Miranda Lyle will enter the pool this fall without the coach she feels the closest to.  "It's depressing," said Lyle....  Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com  06.13.2010

Arzouman continues one trend, ends another
6/22/2010
On Monday the Wildcats received a commitment from Salpointe offinsive lineman Jacob....Click here for story.  Wildcat Sports Report  06.10.2010
Salpointe's Arzouman = the Arizona Wildcats' center of the future?
6/22/2010
Salpointe Catholic's star offensive lineman looks up to a different player....Arzouman is the first Salpointe Catholic player in years to verbally commit.....Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star  06.10.2010
Red Sox Select Five Cathchers in Final 20 Rounds of MLB Draft
6/10/2010
1283: Daniel Slania, RHP, Salpointe Catholic High School (Ariz.) Round 43......Click here for story.  NESN.com 06.09.2010
3 more Arizona State signees taken in final day of baseball draft
6/10/2010

By Jeff Metcalf and Jose E. Garcia
....40th round, Arizona); Dan Slania, Tucson Salpointe Catholic .... Click here for story.  azcentral.com 06.09.2010

Persistent Lancer lands scholarship
6/10/2010
By Ryan Finley
As a freshman at Salpointe Catholic High School, Jacob Arzouman had to convince his parents to.....The Salpointe star will fill a hole at a key position.... Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star  06.09.2010
Local lineman and sleeper backer chose Cats
6/9/2010
By Brad Allis
The Wildcats have offered just two local players for the 2011 class and on Monday the Wildcats received a verbal commitment from one of the, Salpointe offensive lineman Jacob Arzouman.  Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 06.08.2010
13 students awarded Merit Scholarships
6/1/2010
More than a dozen Tucson-area students have been named national Merit Scholarship winners........Salpointe Catholic High School: Andrew M. Erly (UA).  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 05.31.2010
5A -I Boys & Girls Track & Field All-Stars
6/1/2010
Click here for Salpointe rankings by TucsonCitizen.com.  06.01.2010
5A Southern All-Region Baseball Squad (5A-I Programs Only)
6/1/2010

Player of the Year:   Dan Slania, P, Salpointe

Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 05.21.2010

The best in track & field, boys volleyball and tennis
6/1/2010

Southern Arizona's 2010 spring high school all-stars were selected by Star staff in consultation with high school coaches. 
High School Girls Tennis 
Players of the Year: Courtney Amos and Lauren Amos - Salpointe
Coach of the Year: Perri Touche - Salpointe
High School Boys Volleyball
Player of the Year: Mikey Smith - Salpointe

Click here for story and additional Salpointe honors.  Arizona Daily Star 05.30.2010

Greg Hansen: AIA returning sanity to high school sports
5/27/2010
By Greg Hansen
This downsizing gives Salpointe an opportunity to be more competitive, ....Salpointe competes for the same titles that 5A powerhouses Mesa (3600 enrollment) .....Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 05.27.2010
Baseball All-Stars: A trio of coaches & Arizona's top prospect Jake Cole
5/25/2010

By Andy Morales
5A-1
Player of the Year: Dan Slania, Salpointe
Coach of the Year: Danny Preble, Salpointe
First Team - Harrison Graham - Salpointe, Jacob Hunter - Salpointe, Joe Serrano - Salpointe, Marc Gavre - Salpointe, Jack Hale - Salpointe, Ryan Penaflor - Salpointe
Pitchers - Dan Slania - Salpointe, A.J. Alexander - Salpointe
Second Team - Kevin Brice - Salpointe, Hunter Miller - Salpointe, Aron Harrington - Salpointe 

Combined All-Stars
First Team - Jacob Hunter - Salpointe, Harrison Graham - Salpointe, Dan Slania - Salpointe 
Second Team - Jo Serrano - Salpointe, Marc Gavre - Salpointe, A.J. Alexander - Salpointe
Third Team - Ryan Penaflor - Salpointe

Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com  05/25/2010

The best in softball, baseball - Southern Arizona All-Stars
5/25/2010

Coach of the Year - Danny Preble, Salpointe
First Team - P Dan Slania, Sr, Salpointe, IF Jacob Hunter, Sr, Salpointe
Second Team - P A.J. Alexander, Jr, Salpointe, C Marc Gavre, Sr. Salpointe, IF Joe Serrrano, Jr. Salpointe, OF Harrison Graham, Sr, Salpointe, OF Jack Hale, Sr, Salpointe
Honorable Mention - Aron Harrington, Hunter Miller and Isaias Ortega, Salpointe

First Team - OF Nicole Rascon, Sr, Salpointe
Second Team - P Paige Peterson, Jr, Salpointe, IF Miraya Montiel, Sr, Salpointe, OF Gemma Contreras, Jr, Salpointe
Honorable Mention - Blakeney Sitton, Dana Hughes and Kayla Laguna, Salpointe

Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 05.25/2010

Softball All-Stars
5/25/2010
By Andy Morales
5A-I
Coach of the Year:  Rockie Guevara, Salpointe and Christy Collins, Salpointe
Nicole Rascon, Salpointe, Dana Huges, Salpointe, Miraya Montiel, Salpointe, Gabi Ruiz, Salpointe, Gemma Contreras, Salpointe, Paige Peterson, Salpointe.  Click here for story.   GO LANCERS!  TucsonCitizen.com 05.23.2010 
2010: Boys Volleyball All-Stars
5/20/2010

5A Players of the Year:  Mikey Smith, Salpointe and Ben Malisewski, Salpointe

First Team:  Mikey Smith, Dan Smith, Ben Malisewski. Second Team: Tyler Moody, Franc Smith, Jimmy Gehrels. 

Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 05.17.2010

Division I All Star Teams 2010 Arizona Youth Lacrosse League
5/17/2010
Click here for the All Stars!  azlaz.com
Lancers advance to Pool A final
5/12/2010
By Michael J. Craven
The past has been less than perfect and the future is uncertain. But right now, right this second, the Salpointe Catholic softball team has found its happy place.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 05.12.2010
Softball: Salpointe Catholic beats Xavier Prep to stay alive
5/12/2010
By Don Ketchum
After losing its Class 5A Division I state softball tournament opener, Tucson Salpointe Catholic avoided elimination for the fourth consecutive time on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory over Phoenix Xavier Prep at Tempe Marcos de Niza High.  Click here for story.  AzCentral.com 05.11.2010
5A-I AND 5A-II Baseball State Tournaments
5/11/2010
Salpointe Catholic extended its season yet again on Saturday.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 05.11.2010
Baseball: Salpointe 8, Mountain Ridge 5
5/11/2010
With both teams facing their second elimination game, the Lancers came out victorious via a comeback.....Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 05/09/2010
Salpointe's depth rises in first-round victory
5/11/2010
By Stephen Sharpton
Mikey Smith is far and away Salpointe Catholic's best hitter.....Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 05.11.2010
5A Softball
5/11/2010
Salpointe Catholic's softball squad is keeping its championship possibilities alive from the elimination bracket....Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 05.09.2010
5A Southern Region Track
5/11/2010
By Daniel Gaona
Salpointe Catholic's David Ramirez and Rincon's Dylan Schaefer battled for the pole vault title....Click here for story. Arizona Daily Star  05.08.2010
Lancers win easily, avoid 5A-I early exit
5/11/2010
Three days removed from being blown out by double digits, Salpointe Catholic inflicted a rout of its own on Friday evening at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Stadium.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 05.08.2010
Good Luck to Salpointe Catholic High School Lancers!
5/11/2010
By Matt
The Office of Admissions at Oregon State University would like to wish the Salpointe Catholic High School Lady Lancers Softball team best of luck in the quarterfinal playoff game for the state championships on Tuesday. .....Click here for story.  Oregonstate.edu 05.10/2010
Salpointe wins fifth straight region title
5/7/2010
By Stephen Sharpton
But No. 1-seeded Salpointe came out strong.  Click here for story. Arizona Daily Star 05.07.2010
Lancers survive shaky first inning
5/7/2010
By Odeen Domingo
But Laguna got out of that inning and proceeded to pitch the next six unscathed as the Salpointe offense scored four unanswered runs to beat Skyline 4-3 at Marcos de Niza High School. Click here for story. Arizona Daily Star 05.07.2010
Salpointe, Mtn. View advance to title match
5/6/2010
By Dan Gaona
Salpointe Catholic swept Tucson in the semifinals of the 5A Southern Region tournament, the third time the Lancers beat the Badgers this season. Click here for story. Arizona Daily Star 05/06.2010
SOFTBALL: Ironwood Ridge and Salpointe advance
5/6/2010
Salpointe beat Buena and will wait for the loser of the Xavier and Skyline game that takes place on Wednesday. Click here for story. TucsonCitizen.com 05.04.2010
Salpointe beats Buena to advance in 5A-I softball
5/6/2010
By Andy Morales
Salpointe was now up 4-1 but Buena had a chance with Stensby at second base and Youngblood standing at first with one out in the seventh inning.  Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com  04.05.2010
AZ BOYS: Salpointe Catholic, Chandler Advance to Semifinals
5/5/2010
Salpointe Catholic's dream inaugural season in Division I will continue for at least one more game. Click here for story. Click here for story.  WestsideLax.com 05.05.2010
Two late-inning rallies help Salpointe eliminate Buena
5/5/2010
By Michael J. Craven
The Lancers came through with a 4-2 victory over Sierra Vista Buena at home to stay alive in the double-elimination state tourney.....Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 05.05.2010
Salpointe and Ironwood Ridge advance in winners bracket
5/3/2010
By Andy Morales
Salpointe beat Mountain Ridge and will now face top seed Desert Ridge at the Camelback Ranch Stadium in Glenale on Tuesday at 7 pm.  Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 05.01.2010
A fearless freshman
5/3/2010
By Ash Friederich
After spotting a run in the first inning to No. 9 Glendale Mountain Ridge, No. 8 Salpointe answered in its half with two runs on three straight hits to retake the lead and cruise to a 7-1 win in the first round of the 5A-I double-elimination state tournament.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 05.02.2010
Nighthawks, Lancers claim doubles crowns
5/3/2010

By Michael J. Craven
Salpointe Catholic's Courtney and Lauren Amos reinforced that claim by winning a doubles titile of their own on the girls 5A-I side.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 05.02.2010

After 36 years on mat, Salpointe coach Brown decides to call it quits
4/30/2010
By Casey Crowe
The state's all-time winningest wrestling coach, Salpointe Catholic's Tim Brown, is leaving the mat.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 04.30.2010
2010 Rawlings Preseason Senior High School All America: Local High School Stars and Future Wildcats
4/30/2010
By Andy Morales
Congratulations to all Southern Arizona players in the prestigious list.  Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 04.02.2010
TENNIS: Salpointe Girls win 5A-I team championship
4/29/2010
By Andy Morales
The Salpointe girls beat the top seeded Xavier 5-2 to take the 5A-I Team state championship. Click here for story.  tucsoncitizen.com  04.27.2010
Salpointe girls repeat as 5A-I team tennis champs
4/29/2010
By Sam Good
Most of the Tucson Salpointe Catholic girls tennis team don't know what it's like to lose......Click here for story.  azcentral.com  04.28.2010
Lancers win; I-Ridge falls
4/28/2010
By Michael J. Craven
....So perhaps it wasn't a tremendous shock when the Lancers proved once again that, for now and perhaps years to come, they are the best team in Arizona.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 04.28.2010
MS doesn't hinder student's activities
4/28/2010
By Kristen Cook
At first, Emily Adams shrugged off the numbness and tingling snaking up and down the right side of her body.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 04.25.2010
Thriving teen finds niche at Salpointe
4/28/2010
By Andrea Rivera
Turner, who likes to be called Kenny, found a place where he belongs at Salpointe Catholic High School. He didn't know what to expect of the school at first.....Click here for story. Arizona Daily Star 04.25.2010
Freshman McGeorge fills big shoes just fine
4/28/2010
By Michael J. Craven
A year ago, Maeve McGeorge was just an eighth-grader, looking on as her sister Maggie led Salpointe Catholic to a 5A-I team tennis state...... Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 04.27.2010
AZ BOYS: Salpointe Catholic Beats Chaparral for First Time
4/27/2010
The Salpointe Catholic boys lacrosse team made history Saturday afternoon. Click here for story.   WestsideLax.com 04.24.2010
Softball: Salpointe 12-8 over Ironwood Ridge
4/27/2010

By Andy Morales
Salpointe is currently sitting with a 7 ranking in power points (5A-I) but should move up after the victory. Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com  04.22.2010

Salpointe advances to state semifinals
4/22/2010
By Daniel Gaona
You know jit's a good day for your tennis team when your biggest concern is not your opponents but rather their attire....Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 04.22.2010
Salpointe dominates Maryvale
4/20/2010

By Brett Booen
Salpointe Catholic's boys tennis squad did not allow Phoenix Maryvale any upset illusions in the first round of the 5A-1 state tournament.....click here for article about both boys and girls tennis.  Arizona Daily Star 04.20.2010

Arrival of new UA coach could provide Lancers with big benefit at QB
4/16/2010
By Casey Crowe
Frank Scelfo is the new quarterbacks coach at Arizona. And his son, Jordan Scelfo, will be among those in competition to start at quarterback for Dennis Bene's Salpointe Catholic program in the fall....Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star  04.16.2020
Salpointe signees - Fox 11 - KMSB Tucson - Sports
4/16/2010

Six from Salpointe Catholic signed letters of intent Wednesday. Click here to view video.  04.14.2010

Balanced in all phases, Lancers rout Mtn. View
4/16/2010

By Michael J. Craven
Salpointe Catholic first baseman Dan Slania refuses to admit his team is prepared to make a run for a state title.  But he cannot deny how close the Lancers are........Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 04.16.2010

Six Lancers sign letters of intent
4/15/2010
By Casey Crowe
During a ceremony at the school's Hall of Fame room, Sheppard was one of six Lancers to announce intentions to play collegiate athletics.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 04.15.2010
Lancers cruise to victory over Badgers
4/14/2010
By Daniel Gaona
Visiting Salpointe Catholic easily swept Tucson on Tuesday night......Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 04.14.2010
Los Angeles Times Varsity Times Insider
4/12/2010
Here's the all-tournament team: Rio Ruiz, Bishop Amat; Paul Paez, Bishop Amat; Dillon Moyer, Pendleton; Nate Kristoff, Marin Catholic; Dan Slania, Salpointe ... Click here for story.  Los Angeles Times  04.08.2010  
Salpointe squads blooming in spring
4/12/2010
By Casey Crowe
Catcher Heather Schulz and her Salpointe softball teammates are just one of five Lancer teams expected to vie for state......Click here for story. Arizona Daily Star 04.09. 2010
Final stats from the Arizona Wildcats' spring game
4/12/2010

Quarterback Matt Scott looked great, Nick Foles didn't, and a little-known walk-on named Mike Descisciolo - any Salpointe Lancers on the blog? - made the play of the game. Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 04.10.2010

Big plays in Spring game
4/12/2010
By Brad Allis
The offense "won" the scrimmage on final play. Matt Scott rolled out and heaved a desperation pass to the endzone. Walk-on Mike Descisciolo stepped in front of another receiver, grabbed the wobbly pass and stroled into the endzone.  Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 04/10/2010
Well, this doesn't happen each spring
4/12/2010
By Ryan Finley
The Wildcats offense had the ball around midfield when Scott chucked a 54-yard pass intended for Dan Buckner, a hulking transfer from the University of Texas who won't be able to play until 2011.  Buckner went up for the pass, only to watch another receiver - the diminitive Desciscolo - snag it. Coaches were so impressed with the walk-on's catch that the game was ended on the spot......Click here for story. Arizona Daily Star 04.11.2010
Boys volleyball: Salpointe defeats Ironwood Ridge 3-0
3/31/2010
By Andy Morales
Salpointe has also been a fixture in boys volleyball.  The Lancers made it to the semi-finals last year also but in the higher Division I bracket.  Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 03.30.2010
Salpointe students tackle texting dangers
3/31/2010
By Tyler Wing
Students at Salpointe Catholic High School discovered first-hand the real dangers of texting while driving. Volvo brought a texting simulator......Click here for story.  KVOA.com 03.29.2010
Lancers prey on Colts' late-game blues
3/29/2010

By Matt Hickman
Salpointe scored four times in the bottom of the fifth to break open a 2-2 game and pulled away for an 8-2 win in the region opener for both.  Click here for story. The Sierra Vista Herald  03/29/2010

Salpointe students come out against texting while driving
3/25/2010
By Mindy Blake
Salpointe Catholic High School students are taking a stand against texting and driving.  Click here for story.  KOLD News 13 03/24.2010
Casey at the keyboard
3/23/2010
By Casey Crowe
Salpointe Catholic, girls tennis: Winners of three of the last four 5A-I state championships, the Lancers look likely to enter the state tourney as heavy favorites.

Salpointe Catholic is 11-0 behind star cousins Lauren and Courtney Amos. The record is clean despite playing a brutal schedule that included 5-4 wins over 4A-I defending state title-holder Catalina Foothills and Phoenix Xavier Prep - maybe the Lancers main contender for the championship this season.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 03.19.2010

Salpointe Catholic High School Girls Softball Team Visits UMC
3/23/2010
The Salpointe Catholic High School girls softball team will visit pediatric patients at University Medical Center on Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m. Dressed in their uniforms, the players will bring goodie bags, sign autographs and participate in crafts with the hospitalized children.
 
“Salpointe is partnering with Diamond Children’s Medical Center to ‘friend-raise’ and fund-raise through this and other planned events,” says Richelle Litteer, major gifts officer at the UMC Foundation. “We are grateful for this collaboration and inspired by these young women who are committed to make the hospital stay for our young patients more enjoyable.”  Click here for story.  University of Arizona AHSC Office of Public Affairs  03.19.2010
Sahuaro's Evans runs 300 hurdles for first time, then wins event
3/23/2010
By Daniel Gaona
Salpointe Catholic's Alyssa Thompson also came through with an impressive showing, winning two sprint events and tying for the highest leap of the day in the high jump......Click here for story. Arizona Daily Star 03.19.2010
Sabercats boys, girls victorious in opening meets
3/23/2010
By Daniel Gaona
Alyssa Thompson, a Lancer freshman, had an impressive effort in the 300 hurdles in 49.61....Salpointe's David Sheppard won the 1600- and 800-meter runs.....Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 03.04.2010
Salpointe comes up big to end pool play in the Lancer Classic
3/18/2010
By Andy Morales
In the end Salpointe scored 16 runs with 9 of them being earned. With support like that...... Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 03.17.2010
AZ BOYS: Salpointe Catholic Continues Tucson's Win Streak
3/18/2010
Tucson Salpointe Catholic continued its hot start on Tuesday night....The Lancers have yet to lose as a Division I team. Click here for story.  Westsidelax.com  03.16.2010
Salpointe cracks Rivals top 100 baseball rankings
3/16/2010
By Andy Morales
Click here TucsonCitizen.com 03.02.2010
Salpointe upsets high seeds on way to title
3/16/2010
By Stephen Sharpton
With little game time under its belt, Salpointe Catholic made a surprising run in the Ryan Sherrow Boys Volleyball Invitational.  Click Arizona Daily Star 03.14.2010
Salpointe set to host two baseball tournaments at Kino Sports Complex this week
3/16/2010

By Andy Morales
Spring break will be full of baseball as nationally ranked Salpointe will be running two major tournaments at Kino Sports Complex.....Click here for story.. TucsonCitizen.com  03.14.2010

Late Run Lifts Salpointe Catholic Past Horizon, 7-5
3/8/2010
Junior middie Kyle Bakewell scored a team-high two goals to lead Tucson Salpointe Catholic to a 7-5 victory over Horizon in an Arizona Youth Lacross League......Click here for story.  WestSideLax.com  03.07.2010
Lancers doubles team wins last match to clinch victory
3/5/2010
By Brett Booen
Salpointe, winners of seven state titles since 1993 and three in the last four years, needed some late heroics from Lauren Amos and Caeles Wilson to win 5-4 over the host Falcons.....Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 03.05.2010  GO LANCERS!
Salpointe Yard Sale March 6
2/25/2010

By Mark B. Evans
Something BIG is happening at Salpointe on Saturday, March 6 from 8 am to 2 pm Lancers and "12 Together" are hosting a BIG yard sale......  Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 02.24.2010

Arizona football looking at two local players and othe UA notes
2/24/2010
By Brad Allis
Barring a player blowing up next fall it looks as if the Wildcats will recruit just two local players. Salpointe offensive lineman Jacob Arzouman has long had an Arizona offer....Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com 02.23.2010
Softball Announces Recruiting Class GoRoughriders
2/17/2010
By Brad Clifford
Nicole Rascon - Outfielder from Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, AZ. Nicole is a very quick left-handed hitter and outfielder that can bunt, slap and swing. Miraya Montiel - Infielder from Salpointe Catholic High School in........Click here for story.  02.16.2010  goroughriders.com
Free throws, defense carry Salpointe to second round
2/16/2010
By Brett Booen
Salpointe Catholic used the charity stripe to its advantage Monday. The host Lancers sank 26 of 37 free throws......Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star  02.16.2010
2010 Baseball - Softball Preview
2/11/2010
By Andy Morales
Salpointe has seniors Jacob Hunter (Yale), Dan Slania (Notre Dame), Mark Gavre (PIMA), Harrison Graham and Jack Hale (Paradise Valley) returning.....Click here for story.   TucsonCitizen.com 02.08.2010
Defenders of the faith: Shutout puts Lancers in state semifinals
2/8/2010

By Michael J. Craven
Once again, the top-seeded Lancers managed just two goals and, once again, two goals were plenty on Saturday.......Click here for story.  02.07.2010  Arizona Daily Star

Air Force Brings In Another Quality Class
2/5/2010
By Jake Schaller
.....and tight end Sean Craig (Tucson/Salpointe Catholic) who is listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com.  Click here for story.  College Footballogy  02.04.2010
Sabino speedster makes Army his college choice
2/5/2010

By Casey Crowe
At Salpointe Catholic, six student-athletes made official commitments.....Chip Hale was in attendance at the ceremony in the Salpointe Hall of Fame.......Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star  02.04. 2010

Salpointe Boys Win Southern Region Soccer Title Over Tucson High - Christian Garcia Injured
2/1/2010
By Andy Morales
Salpointe coach Wolfgang Weber captures his 500th victory on Tuesday night and his 501st brought him another Region Tournament title......Click here for story.....01.29.2010 TucsonCitizen.com
Lancers win game, lose battles
1/30/2010
By Brett Booen
The 5A Southern Region tournament championship game took a serious toll on the health of the Salpointe Catholic boys soccer team and, despite a 3-2 win..........Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 01.30.2010
Salpointe's Weber claims 500th victory
1/29/2010
Salpointe Catholic High School boys soccer coach Wolfgang Weber receives congratulations for his 500th career high school victory after the Lancers defeated Mountain View 3-0 in the 5A Southern Region tournament semifinals.  Click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 01.28.2010
Milestone puts Salpointe in final
1/29/2010
By Daniel Gaona
Salpointe Catholic overcame a slow start to beat Mountain View 3-0 in the 5A Southern Region tournament and boost coach....click here for story.  Arizona Daily Star 01.28.2010
Salpointe students raise $6,000 for Haiti victims
1/28/2010

By Mark B. Evans
Salpointe Catholic High School students are thinking globally.  In just one week, the Lancers raised more than $6000 for the victims....Click here for story.  01.26.2010 TucsonCitizen.com

Salpointe prevails over Tucson in OT
1/25/2010
By Brett Booen
It goes without saying that the Salpointe Catholic boys soccer program came into this season with something to prove...... Click here for story. 01.22.2010  Arizona Daily Star
Salpointe High names new head of school
1/19/2010

Staff Reports
Salpointe Catholic High School has a new president and head of school. the Rev. Robert Carroll is replacing the Rev. Fred Tillitoson, who left in July to .....Click here for story.  01.18.2010  Arizona Daily Star.

For information about Fr. Bob Carroll click here.

2009 Scholar-Athletes: Salpointe vs Sunnyside
12/1/2009
Bobby Way is a two-year letterman in football and lacrosse for Salpointe.  He has a 4.1 GPA and is a member of the of the National Honor Society..... Click here for story.  Great American Rivalry
2009 MVPs Salpointe vs Sunnyside Great American Rivalry Series
11/16/2009
Salpointe TE/LB Conner Siegel had a night to remember and received his Most Valuable Player Award from TSGT Javon Pharms.......Click here for story.  11.07.2009
2009 5A I & II Swim & Dive All-Stars
11/16/2009
By Andy Morales
In many ways that is a testament to Salpointe's swim team......Click here for story. TucsonCitizen.com  11.13.2009
5A I State Swim Championships
11/10/2009

By Andy Morales with Linda Graziano
It would be easy to give that a quick glance and move on...Some might find that was all that was worthy to print......Click here for story.  TucsonCitizen.com  11.09.2009

Salpointe football handles suspension with charity
9/11/2009
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The Salpointe community knows that there is more to life than football.  So when the 2009 football squad was placed on probation for an AIA violation and prohibited from this year's postseason playoffs, coach Dennis Bene took a stand.......  Click here for story and watch the video located in the upper left corner with the camera icon.
Salpointe gets new turf for stadium
6/22/2009

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Click here to view a video about Salpointe's new football field and an interview by Coach Dennis Bene.