TO BE UPDATED AS THE DAY/NIGHT GOES BY
Beach volleyball standouts Abby Russell and Miranda Erro to sign with Arizona.
Abby Russell combined with her Salpointe teammate Alex Parkhurst to win the first-ever Pairs Championship in Arizona High School history last spring. Parkhurst is now a freshman at Arizona.
Southern Arizona Beach Volleyball All-Stars @ArizonaBVB Alex Parkhurst/Abby Russell & Alyssa Feltman @IRVB_BeachHawks @cdobeach @salpointeVB @MaranaWomen @Amphipanthers @AmphiSchools https://t.co/fk91F3W1o5 pic.twitter.com/uAhL0mQEEK
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) May 19, 2019
Miranda Erro is a standout athlete for Walker Beach and she has been paired with several standouts including Cal freshman Madison Sundholm, Parkhurst, Arizona freshman Summer McDonough, MiraCosta freshman Malia Williams and Russell in AVP competition. Russell and Erro took second at the AVP America at Mesquite Beach this past May.
Ironwood Ridge softball transfers Devyn Netz and Allie Skaggs signed with Arizona.
Allie Skaggs, a shortstop, batted .573 with 18 home runs and 64 RBI in her junior season at Ballard High (Louisville), earning Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year honors along the way. Skaggs was born in Tucson.
Allie Skaggs was the Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year last year. Moved back home to Tucson to play for Ironwood Ridge @IRHSSoftball and committed to play for @ArizonaSoftball #azpreps365 @AmphiSchools pic.twitter.com/Bv2a6enhxf
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) November 13, 2019
Devyn Netz, a pitcher, went 19-4 in her junior season at Maranatha High (Pasadena) while batting .494 with 28 RBI and 5 home runs. Her older brother, Dawson Netz, is a freshman pitcher on the Arizona baseball team. He was a California All-State pitcher at Maranatha. Her father played for Catalina.
2- time Pasadena player of the year Devyn Netz is now playing for Ironwood Ridge. @IRHSSoftball and committed to @ArizonaSoftball Brother Dawson plays for @ArizonaBaseball Dad played for Catalina #azpreps365 @AmphiSchools pic.twitter.com/nHejxTeTxr
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) November 13, 2019
Catalina Foothills golf standout Maya Benita and swim standout Skyler Dikeman signed with Arizona.
EXCLUSIVE: Catalina Foothills & @AZATHLETICS commit Maya Benita @mayabenita13 wins state D2 championship @cfhs_girls_golf @CFHSTHEHILLS & @AmphiSchools Ironwood Ridge wins girls team championship. Lots of exclusive photos included. https://t.co/QRUn3J1hcP pic.twitter.com/941NZclwYS
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) October 30, 2019
Maya Benita is the Division II state golf champion and Skyler Dikeman is a state champion swimmer.
Southern Arizona Girls Swim & Dive All-Stars @sabinoathletics @AmphiSchools @NighthawkAthle1 @tucsonunified @thms_athletics @SalpointeLancer @FordAquatics https://t.co/g18qbwqytt pic.twitter.com/YwRNVaovJ6
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) November 14, 2017
Tucson High softball standout Carlie Scupin to sign with Arizona. Teammate Kelli Samorano, one of the best catchers in Southern Arizona, signed with Pima Community College
Carlie Scupin is the Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year
Can’t believe Tucson High standout first baseman @carliescupin is a senior. We’ve covered her since before she was a freshman. She comments on signing with her dream program, @ArizonaSoftball, today and the chance to play for legendary coach Mike Candrea. pic.twitter.com/PXA5h4NECM
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 13, 2019
Tucson High Junior Carlie Scupin @carliescupin now the 4th from Southern Arizona to earn the Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year Award and the 8th to play for @ArizonaSoftball with @taybeezzyyy , @KenzieFowler19 & @AHollowellDunn winning National Honors https://t.co/gnJkxZIKMO pic.twitter.com/03ByMHd0k8
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) May 30, 2019
Tucson High standout catcher @kellisamorano_ comes from a family full of college signees. She had that honor today with @PimaAthletics softball. She also comments about her bond with teammate and @ArizonaSoftball signee @carliescupin since kindergarten. pic.twitter.com/LQtrDrBwlW
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 13, 2019
Tucson veteran coach Bert Otero comments on “what a journey it has been” w/first baseman @carliescupin and catcher @kellisamorano_, who have grown up together since kindergarten. Signing with @ArizonaSoftball and @PimaAthletics softball today, respectively, “icing on the cake.” pic.twitter.com/F97yOGNOCG
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 13, 2019
Tucson High School standouts @carliescupin signing with @ArizonaSoftball and @kellisamorano_ with @PimaAthletics softball today. Details upcoming at https://t.co/CUU6F3Xdm1. pic.twitter.com/TK5UyacHC6
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 13, 2019
Marana High School Signing Day
.@MaranaHS cross country coach Chris Atkins comments on signing of Michael Wooster with Southwestern College @BuilderXCTF in Kansas. pic.twitter.com/chFlhn8aws
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 13, 2019
Michael Wooster of @MaranaHS has come a long way since starting to run cross country as a sophomore to signing with Southwestern College @BuilderXCTF today. He said he was taken aback at first at the scholarship offer thinking it was scam. Achievement well-deserved. pic.twitter.com/RGsSh3VYNr
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 13, 2019
.@MaranaHS volleyball coach Jen Ball talks about the signing of Ella Dotson with @HPUSharks volleyball team today. pic.twitter.com/oiEJwCOegM
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 14, 2019
,@Marana volleyball standout Ella Dotson all smiles as she signs with @HPUSharks volleyball today. She led the Tigers, who finished 22-7, with 273 kills this season. pic.twitter.com/npEBOClzd9
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 14, 2019
.@MaranaHS softball coach George Corona talks about the signing of shortstop Cheyenne Hudson with @HCHawksSports and outfielder Laneya Wright with @SoftballRider today. pic.twitter.com/GkYTwTWZ4N
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 14, 2019
.@MaranaHS shortstop Cheyenne Hudson talks about signing with @HCHawksSports softball team today. pic.twitter.com/HIcG6jvw4v
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 14, 2019
.@MaranaHS outfielder Laneya Wright discusses her development toward signing with @SoftballRider today. Rider is a Division I program in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. pic.twitter.com/taJZtaiSCF
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 14, 2019
.@maranagirlsbbal coach Tory Perez shows appreciation for seniors @BellaJoanM (signed with @dixie_wbb today) and @mhs_hooper (@erau_wbb). pic.twitter.com/RFDGaO4DdI
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 14, 2019
Reported on Bella Muscoreil (@BellaJoanM) the last couple of years with @maranagirlsbbal and @TucsonRattlers … She has made great strides that enabled her to sign with @dixie_wbb today. pic.twitter.com/NLvnN354Qz
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 14, 2019
Also reported on Antoinette "Andie" Audiss @mhs_hooper playing for @maranagirlsbbal and @TucsonRattlers the last couple of years. Signed with @erau_wbb today. She says she wants to be more of a leader. She has already shown that characteristic. pic.twitter.com/wMREobgJIk
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 14, 2019
SOUTHERN ARIZONA SIGNING LIST
CANYON DEL ORO
Amya Legarra, Softball: Utah State
Desiree Martinez, Softball: Pima
Sabrina Garcia, Softball: Central Arizona
Katie Stracco, Softball: Rensselaer Polytechnic
Rachel Clark, Soccer: Arizona Christian
Amya Legarra talks @USUSoftball https://t.co/6VhBxt9kGQ pic.twitter.com/VGsWQw7DBP
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) November 13, 2019
CATALINA FOOTHILLS
Maya Benita, Golf: Arizona
Hannah Draper, Soccer: New Mexico State
Christiana Williams, Swim: Tulane
Kiersten Belkoff, Gymnastics: Pennsylvania
Caroline Parker, Volleyball: Western Colorado
Skyler Dikeman, Swim: Arizona
Maya Benita, Golf: Arizona
Hannah Draper, Soccer: New Mexico State
Christiana Williams, Swim: Tulane
Kiersten Belkoff, Gymnastics: Pennsylvania
Caroline Parker, Volleyball: Western Colorado
Skyler Dikeman, Swim: Arizona pic.twitter.com/gszILax9e0— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) November 13, 2019
CIENEGA
Blaise Biringer, Softball: Ole Miss
Takiya Hill, Softball: Jackson State
Cole Bramhall, Baseball: New Mexico
Lyric Baker, Soccer: New Mexico State
Cole Bramhall @UNMLoboBaseball https://t.co/kdWDdKwtwO pic.twitter.com/dERrW5ZCAT
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) November 13, 2019
Cienega @BobcatGirlsSoc Lyric Baker to New Mexico State https://t.co/kdWDdKwtwO pic.twitter.com/WLnjTdYejR
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) November 13, 2019
DOUGLAS
Alondra Lugo, Softball: Eastern Arizona
COMMITTED! DHS Senior Softball player Alondra Lugo has verbally committed to Eastern Arizona College and will sign her National Letter of Intent in the DHS Gym on Monday, Nov.18th at 3:30pm! Congratulations Alondra! #BulldogsMoveOn pic.twitter.com/OebvKuNa2V
— Douglas Bulldogs Athletics (@BulldogsDouglas) November 8, 2019
IRONWOOD RIDGE
Lux Butler, Soccer: Western Oregon
Carmen Cordova, Softball: St. Mary’s Kansas
Jarrod Johnson, Golf: Troy
Maddie Judge, Softball: Embry-Riddle
Mackenzie Kester, Swim: Henderson State
Allie Skaggs, Softball: Arizona
Kianna Swingle, Volleyball: Chaminade
Shelby Thomspon, Softball: California San Diego
Devyn Netz, Softball: Arizona
Andrea Vigil German, Volleyball: Pima
Mackenzie Kester #IRSwim Lux Butler @IRHS_GSoccer @AmphiSchools #azpreps365 https://t.co/gA5z1BTb3O pic.twitter.com/BeG2tDG197
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) November 13, 2019
MARANA
Ella Dotson, Volleyball: Hawaii Pacific
Laneya Wright, Softball: Rider
Cheyenne Hudson, Softball: Huntingdon College
Michael Wooster, Cross Country: Southwestern College
Antoinette Audiss, Basketball: Embry-Riddle
Bella Muscoreil, Basketball, Dixie State
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Jordy van der Werf, Softball: Bradley
Jessie Niegocki, Softball: Rider
Jordyn Ives, Soccer: Air Force
Jordy van der Werf talks Bradley and Mountain View @MaranaSchools #AZPreps365 https://t.co/f9YnzPSEcI pic.twitter.com/J1BwRmcvIi
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) November 13, 2019
NOGALES
Kenneth Jimenez, Baseball: Yavapai
Matthew Bachelier, Baseball: Gonzaga
Congratulations to Senior Kenneth Jimenez and Matthew Bachelier on their signing day! ⚾️ #YCBaseball #GonzagaBaseball pic.twitter.com/EyyR5MzX27
— Tribe Baseball (@ApacheBaseball1) November 13, 2019
SABINO
Sydney Gray, Softball: Nebraska
Andrew Calloway, Baseball: Arizona Western
Morgan Altherr, Baseball: Colorado Colorado Springs
Sydney Gray @sabino_softball @HuskerSoftball Andrew Calloway @AWCMatadors & Morgan Altherr @UCCSBaseball @sabinobatcats pic.twitter.com/8OztdwWWbm
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) November 13, 2019
SAHUARITA
Byron Brown, Basketball: Pima
We are happy to announce the first signing of our 2020/21 class, Byron Brown out of Sahuarita High School(@Yonron23). Byron is a very good addition to start our upcoming class. pic.twitter.com/NGxggzTFbn
— Pima Men’s Basketball (@PimaMens_bball) November 10, 2019
SAHUARO
Izzabela Goerke, Softball: Grand Canyon
Kasey Purry, Volleyball: California State Fresno
SALPOINTE
Abby Russell, Beach Volleyball: Arizona
Kayla Gonzales, Softball: Pima
Anjolee Aguilar-Beaucage, Softball: Grand Canyon
Evan Nelson, Basketball: Harvard
Aiming to make this a regular feature — @PimaAthletics Roundup. This installment: @SalpointeLancer softball standout Kayla Gonzales signing with the Aztecs, @PimaWBB splitting games at EAC tourney & @PimaMens_bball winning big today/signing player: https://t.co/ruWm3zwpP3
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 10, 2019
SUNNYSIDE
Jesse Ybarra, Wrestling: Iowa
TUCSON
Carlie Scupin, Softball: Arizona
Kelli Samorano, Softball: Pima
Tucson High standout catcher @kellisamorano_ comes from a family full of college signees. She had that honor today with @PimaAthletics softball. She also comments about her bond with teammate and @ArizonaSoftball signee @carliescupin since kindergarten. pic.twitter.com/LQtrDrBwlW
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 13, 2019
WALKER BEACH
Miranda Erro, Beach Volleyball: Arizona
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Andy Morales was recognized by the AIA as the top high school reporter in 2014, he was awarded the Ray McNally Award in 2017, a 2019 AZ Education News award winner and he has been a youth, high school and college coach for over 30 years. His own children have won multiple state high school championships and were named to all-state teams. Competing in hockey, basketball, baseball and track & field in high school, his unique perspective can only be found here and on AZPreps365.com. Andy is the Southern Arizona voting member of the Ed Doherty Award, recognizing the top football player in Arizona, and he was named a Local Hero by the Tucson Weekly for 2016. Andy was named an Honorary Flowing Wells Caballero in 2019. Contact Andy Morales at amoralesmytucson@yahoo.com