
Desert View senior forward Jose Galaz is producing numbers uncommon to the Jaguars’ program, including leading all 5A teams in the state with 33 goals and 77 points.
Galaz’s production and leadership is a significant reason why Desert View is 14-4-2 overall and 5-0 in the 5A Southern heading into Tuesday’s match at Cienega that will help determine the region champion.
During the month of January, the Jaguars were 9-1 with their lone loss against Salpointe Catholic.
Galaz had 21 goals and seven assists (49 points) in the month of January.
For his overall performance, including the way he has led Desert View to a No. 8 ranking in 5A, Galaz is the Jet Sports Training Male Athlete of the Month for January.
2025 MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH HONORS
January 2025: Desert View soccer player Jose Galaz
2024 MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH HONORS
January 2024: Sunnyside soccer player Angel Bracamontes-Pulido
February 2024: Salpointe soccer player Leo Gutierrez
March 2024: Sunnyside baseball player Orlando Cobarrubias
April 2024: Bisbee baseball player Bryceton Meyer
May 2024: Marana track and field athlete Jaelen Collins
June 2024: Local youth baseball talent Carlo Rivero
July 2024: Sunnyside wrestler Sergio Vega
August 2024: Former Nogales infielder Demetrio Crisantes
September 2024: Marana football player Dezmen Roebuck
October 2024: Bisbee football player Sebastian Lopez
November 2024: Pusch Ridge football player Jacob Newborn
December 2024: Mica Mountain football player Jimmy Leon
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