A former Canyon del Oro landmark Kiko Romero After Romero moved from Central Arizona to the University of Arizona, he was named the #2 JUCO transfer by d1baseball.

Outstanding former Rio Rico guard Luisa Chavez Chavez was named ACCAC Division II Player of the Week after averaging 19 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks after the Pima Aztecas’ wins over Chandler Gilbert Community College and Central Arizona College.

This list is updated throughout the year to honor all former local prep stars who have earned academic and/or athletic awards at the next level. Commendation. Not a championship. If you notice something you missed along the way, please let us know. amoralesmytucson@yahoo.com

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Nine athletes have been certified in 2023. In 2022 he will have 201 athletes accredited.

Luisa Chavez/Basketball
Rio Rico/Pima
ACCAC D-II Player of the Week (1/25)

Kiko Romero/Baseball
Canyon del Oro/Arizona
d1baseball Top 50 Transferred to JUCO (1/4)

Curly Scoopin/Softball
Tucson/Arizona
D1 Softball Top 100 (1/10)
USA Softball Top 50 Watch List (1/25)

Nick Gonzalez/Baseball
Cienega/AA Altoona curve
N0. 8 Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect (1/17)

Jesse Niegoki/Softball
mountain view/rider
Overtime Softball Top 15 (1/17)

Dylan Baker/Basketball
Salpointe/Pima
ACCAC Player of the Week (1/14)

Yanira Acuna/Softball
Salpointe ASU
D1 Softball Top 100 (1/10)

Ally Skaggs/Softball
Ironwood Ridge/Arizona
D1 Softball Top 100 (1/10)

Alessa Bonstrom/Softball
Canyon Del Oro/Utah
D1 Softball Top 100 (1/10)