2020-2021 Lancer Athletic Wrap-Up Salpointe offers a leading athletic program for all student-athletes in a Catholic atmosphere. The school promotes passion, dedication, pride, loyalty, confidence, sportsmanship and competitive spirit. Salpointe’s tradition of athletic greatness began more than 70 years ago and is the responsibility of every Lancer to maintain. Salpointe believes that the playing fields are extensions of the classroom, places to promote development of the whole person by incorporating Carmelite values, moral leadership and community spirit. This past year, Salpointe athletics brought home an outstanding seven state championships and three state runner-ups. Great job, Lancers!
“Despite the many challenges and obstacles Salpointe athletics faced over the last year, we persevered and battled through it with great success. From daily temperature checks, health screenings, limited fans, and cancellations due to COVID-19, our students made adjustments and thrived. We ended the school year with seven state championships and three state runners-up, a remarkable accomplishment that proves when a community works together, great things can happen. I am very proud of all of our studentathletes and coaches and look forward to continuing our success next year! Go, Lancers!” – PHIL GRUENSFELDER, SALPOINTE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Esports Excels During First Season This past year, Salpointe joined more than 3,000 high schools across the country with an esports team. Esports refers to organized video game competitions that involve collaborative teamwork, communication, sportsmanship and conceptual thinking. The team experienced a remarkable first season, finishing as State Runner-Up in the endof-year tournament! Salpointe’s esports team is coached by faculty members Amy Ball and Kathy McQuown ’76. Athletes compete in video games League of Legends and Rocket League within the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA). The team meets and competes three or four days a week against other Arizona high schools. Team members Felipe Garcia ’23 and Tyler Bish ’22 were featured in a KOLD News 13 story highlighting the successes of the first year program. Felipe told KOLD that esports helped him greatly during COVID-19 lockdowns and distancing. “I’m happy the team was formed this year because we didn’t get to see each other as often,” Garcia said. “It’s been a great experience. I got to make some new friends, talk to some old friends, play with them and compete for the school.”
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