Year That Was 2021: Southern Arizona athlete commitments with colleges

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CLASS OF 2021 & 2022 ATHLETES WHO COMMITTED IN 2021

CHRONOLOGICAL

— Sunnyside soccer player  Michelle Dicochea to Park University on Jan. 6.

— Tucson High and Pima soccer player  Brianna Lewis to Caldwell University on Jan. 12.

— Nogales baseball player  Brayan Espinoza to Glendale Community College on Jan. 15.

— Salpointe soccer player  Sienna Gonzales to SMU on Jan. 15.

— Catalina Foothills center  Will Menaugh to Arizona as preferred walk-on on Jan. 18.

— Pusch Ridge running back  Evan Lovett to Minot State on Jan. 19.

— Buena lineman Dominic Avant to Sioux Falls on Jan. 19.

— Buena running back  Isaac Benoit to Sioux Falls on Jan. 20.

— Cienega receiver  Charles Hamm III to Jamestown on Jan. 20.

— Tucson High soccer player  Savannah Gutierrez to Pima on Jan. 21.

— Salpointe football player  Fernando Torres to St. Olaf on Jan. 22.

— Cienega football player  Gabe Levy to Mary on Jan. 23.

— Nogales football player  Ricky Hanlan to Western New Mexico on Jan. 27.

— Empire and Pima soccer player  Chloe Kunnemann to Northwestern Oklahoma State on Jan. 27.

— Sahuarita outfielder/pitcher  Andres Gonzalez to Sioux Falls on Feb. 2.

— Cienega linebacker  Josiah Flores to Fort Lewis on Feb. 2.

— Empire football athlete  Yani Brown to Arizona Christian on Feb. 3.

— Desert View linebacker  Anton Jamero to Ripon College on Feb. 4.

— Sahuaro wide receiver/safety  Damon Robledo to Concordia (Chicago) on Feb. 4.

— Tucson wide receiver/safety  Daniel Becerra to Chadron (Neb.) State on Feb. 4.

— Walden Grove wrestler  Sal Silva to Arizona Christian on Feb. 9.

— Desert View running back  Jacob Ramirez to Lyon on Feb. 11.

— CDO cornerback  Raife Anthony to Aurora on Feb. 15.

— Empire pitcher/designated hitter  Braden Boisvert, who attended Seward County (Kan.) Community College, committed to Oregon State on Feb. 18.

— Sunnyside receiver  Anthony Galvez committed to Simpson on Feb. 18.

— Former Salpointe standout  Ryan Grabosch committed to New Mexico State on Feb. 22. Grabosch was a catcher for Central Arizona.

— Sabino right-hander  Joey Parker to Cochise College on Feb. 25.

— Salpointe defensive end  Brees McCrarento Fort Lewis (Colo.) on Feb. 25.

— Marana volleyball player  Dalia Haase to Embry-Riddle on Feb. 26.

— Marana linebacker  Matteo Campos to Carroll University on March 1.

— Pusch Ridge stong safety/wide receiver  Kannon Jewell to Randoph-Macon on March 7.

— Tucson High running back/linebacker  Martin Barreras to Chadron (Neb.) State on March 16.

— Sabino basketball sisters  Laney and  Riley Shepherd to Friends University on March 23.

— Sunnyside linebacker  Andrew Gonzalez to Muskingum on April 6.

— Tucson High defensive end  Thomas Mann to Concordia (Minn.) on April 6.

— CDO quarterback  Montana Neustadter to Adams State on April 12.

— Sunnyside defensive back  Ikaika Piña to Nebraska Wesleyan on April 19.

— Salpointe linebacker  Emiliano DeCortez to Presentation College on April 21.

— Sahuarita wrestler  Gabe Elias to Dixie State on April 21.

— Cholla wide receiver/defensive back  Moses Nelson to Hamline on April 22.

— Cienega distance runner  Ayden Schilb to Arizona on April 23.

— Marana softball player  Gabby Salazar to Scottsdale Community College on April 24.

— Cholla basketball player  Ruben Cazares to Phoenix College on April 24.

— Nogales pitcher  Roman Bracamonte to New Mexico State on April 25.

— Sunnyside wrestler  Sebastian Robles to Iowa on April 25.

— Sunnyside receiver  Dominic Murrieta to Southwest Baptist on April 28.

— Marana baseball and football athlete  Isaiah Roebuck to Jamestown on April 28.

— Sabino quarterback  A.J. Skaggs to Colorado State-Pueblo on April 30.

— Salpointe running back  David Cordero to Hawaii on April 30.

— Pueblo wrestler  Mozes Smith to Concordia (Neb.) on April 30.

— CDO infielder  Isaiah Pintor to Pima College on May 2.

— Salpointe guard  Mireya Hernandez to Pima College on May 3.

— Flowing Wells WR/DB  Jonathan Borquez to Ottawa on May 13.

— Sunnyside forward  Vitoria Perez to Scottsdale Community College on May 22.

— Santa Cruz running back  Hunter Ogle to Simpson on May 27.

— Salpointe volleyball standout  Brandy Kishbaugh to North Carolina–Asheville on June 14.

— Former Sahuaro lineman  Kingsley Ugwu (Hutchinson, Kan., JC) to Kansas State on June 18.

— Twins  Peyton Pelletier (Ironwood Ridge QB) and  Parker Pelletier (Salpointe DB) to Los Angeles Pierce College on June 28.

— Salpointe infielder  Mason White to Arizona on July 14.

— Salpointe and Pima outfielder  Daniel Durazo to Arizona Christian on July 22.

— Sisters  Kiana and  Aaliyah Ortiz of Palo Verde and Pima basketball to Culver-Stockton on July 22.

— Sahuarita second baseman Diego Alvarezto Eastern Arizona on July 8.

— Sunnyside receiver  Ruben Peralta to Graceland on July 28

— CDO defensive tackle  Chase Randall to Valparaiso on July 29.

— Cienega outfielder Isaiah Jacksonto ASU on Aug. 5.

— Salpointe golfer  Augie Quihus to Pima on Aug. 17.

— Ironwood Ridge outfielder/catcher Nicholas Warrento Arizona on Aug. 26.

— Central Arizona outfielder/catcher  Kiko Romero, a CDO grad, committed to Arizona on Aug. 28.

— Nogales infielder  Demetrio Crisantes to Arizona on Aug. 29.

— Canyon del Oro pitcher  Julia Holt to Howard on Sept. 19.

— Canyon del Oro infielder  Megan Clark to Regis on Sept. 25.

— Cienega catcher Caleb Herdto New Mexico on Sept. 26

— Tucson High infielder  Marina Chacon to Colorado Mesa on Sept. 29.

— Empire pitcher/infielder  Vanessa Candito to Regis University on Oct. 2.

— Tucson High infielder/pitcher Mario Bejarano to Central Arizona on Oct. 2.

— Mountain View wrestler  Austin Scott to Oregon State on Oct. 4.

— Tucson infielder/pitcher  Benji Cazares to Pima on Oct. 5.

— Former Sahuarita pitcher  Treyjen Meza, now at Cochise College, to New Mexico State on Oct. 6.

— Sahuarita infielder  Kayliana Cash to Grambling on Oct. 11.

— Amphi softball player  Maliyah Espinoza to Adams State on Oct. 12.

— Sabino track and field athlete  Eva Bruce to Colorado on Oct. 16.

— Former Sabino baseball player  Drew Calloway to Arizona on Oct. 18.

— Salpointe volleyball player  Jalynn Ransom to Pima on Oct. 20.

— Former Salpointe and Pima infielder  Romeo Ballesteros to New Mexico State on Oct. 24.

— Cienega golfer  Marley Moncada to New Mexico State on Oct. 26.

— Canyon del Oro infielder  Isabella Porter to Regis on Oct. 27.

— Salpointe pitcher  Robert Lopez to Pima on Oct. 27.

— Catalina Foothills tennis player  Emily Flowers to Xavier on Oct. 29.

— Canyon del Oro pitcher/outfielder Lucas Cardyto Grand Canyon on Nov. 10.

— Canyon del Oro second baseman Dominic Felixto New Mexico on Nov. 10.

— Cienega pitcher/first baseman Ryan Garciato Regis on Nov. 10.

— Ironwood Ridge utility player Aiden Keyto Pima on Nov. 10.

— Canyon del Oro outfielder Liam Paddento Mercy on Nov. 10.

— Walden Grove utility player Milo Rushfordto New Mexico State on Nov. 10.

— Nogales utility player Saul Sototo New Mexico State on Nov. 10.

— Canyon del Oro soccer forward Brian Mulhollandto Wilson on Nov. 10.

— Ironwood Ridge golfer Makenna Brownto Colorado Christian on Nov. 10.

— Ironwood Ridge golfer Hannah Portsto Montana on Nov. 10.

— Ironwood Ridge golfer Raina Portsto Montana on Nov. 10.

— Ironwood Ridge guard Sophie Munozto SUNY-Canton on Nov. 10.

— Sabino goalkeeper Samantha Peeblesto UNLV on Nov. 10.

— Canyon del Oro swimmer Fiona Merrittto Valparaiso on Nov. 10.

— Sabino catcher Desiree Mirandato Pima on Nov. 10.

— Ironwood Ridge outside hitter  Alison Birtcil to Yavapai on Nov. 10.

— Canyon del Oro outside hitter Morgan Hains to Pima on Nov. 10.

— Ironwood Ridge outside hitter Emma Orton to Yavapai on Nov. 10.

— Pusch Ridge catcher Laynné Millerto Biola on Nov. 15.

— Catalina Foothills tennis player Adele Fereresto Loyola-New Orleans on Nov. 16.

— Sabino pitcher Riley Nielsonto Southern Utah on Nov. 20.

— Salpointe safety  Cody Raetzman to Minot (N.D.) State on Nov. 20.

— Canyon del Oro utility player Kori Rominger to Southern Wesleyan on Nov. 23.

— University tennis player Tanvi Narendranto Arizona on Nov. 28.

— Sahuaro defensive end Jordan Pfeifferto Carroll on Dec. 6.

— Salpointe outfielder Jordan Johnsonto San Jose State on Dec. 9.

— Ironwood Ridge utility player  Shane Melick to Hardin-Baylor on Dec. 19.

— Catalina linebacker/athlete Kyler Manningto Ripon on Dec. 22.

— Salpointe safety Cruz Rushingto ASU as preferred walk-on on Dec. 27.

CLASS OF 2021 PROSPECTS WHO SIGNED BY MAY 2021

— Buena lineman  Dominic Avant to Sioux Falls

— Buena running back  Isaac Benoit to Sioux Falls

— Canyon del Oro cornerback  Raife Anthony to Aurora

— Canyon del Oro infielder  Isaiah Pintor to Pima

— Canyon del Oro defensive tackle  Chase Randall to Valparaiso

— Canyon del Oro quarterback  Montana Neustadter to Adams State

— Catalina Foothills center  Will Menaugh as preferred walk-on to Arizona

— Cienega distance runner  Ayden Schilb to Arizona

— Cholla wide receiver/defensive back  Moses Nelson to Hamline

— Cholla basketball player  Ruben Cazares to Phoenix CC

— Cienega reciever Charles Hamm III to Jamestown

— Cienega running back  Gabe Levy to Mary

— Cienega linebacker  Josiah Flores to Fort Lewis

— Cienega quarterback Ryan Swoger to South Dakota State

— Cienega safety Sebastian Felixto Drake

— Cienega lineman Andrew Husfelt to Washburn

— Cienega lineman Hunter Schlagel to Western New Mexico

— Cienega soccer playher Marissa Etchartto Jacksonville

— Cienega soccer player Mia Torresto Yavapai

— Cienega baseball player Jordan Bracamonteto Missouri Valley

— Cienega volleyball playher Matthew Meeker-Hackettto Grand Canyon

— Cienega linebacker Isaiah Webbto Western New Mexico

— Cienega safety CJ Floresto NAU

— Desert View linebacker  Anton Jamero to Ripon College

— Desert View running back  Jacob Ramirez to Lyon

— Douglas soccer player Dierdra Victorto Cochise

— Douglas soccer player Jenally Barcoto Cochise

— Douglas softball player Isabel Tanabeto Hastings College

— Empire and Pima soccer player  Chloe Kunnemann to Northwestern Oklahoma State

— Empire football athlete  Yani Brown to Arizona Christian

— Former Empire pitcher/designated hitter  Braden Boisvertto Oregon State

— Flowing Wells receiver/defensive back  Jonathan Borquez to Ottawa

— Marana volleyball player  Dalia Haase to Embry-Riddle

— Marana baseball and football athlete  Isaiah Roebuck to Jamestown

— Marana softball player  Gabby Salazar to Scottsdale CC

— Marana linebacker  Matteo Campos to Carroll University

— Mountain View volleyball playher Trevalyn Kellyto Hawaii

— Mountain View outfielder Cobi Cooperto Rockford

— Mountain View soccer player Benjamin Dowto Fresno Pacific

— Mountain View soccer player Edward Navarroto Tiffin (Ohio)

— Mountain View soccer player Natalia Sepulvedato Southern Utah

— Mountain View first baseman/pitcher Hailie Manntp Fort Lewis (Colo.)

— Mountain View catcher/outfielder Jolynn Niegockito Fort Lewis (Colo.)

— Mountain View utility player Nalani Cordova to Scottsdale CC

— Mountain View utility player Raina Molinato Scottsdale CC

— Mountain View outfielder Makayla Moralesto Pima CC

— Mountain View utility player Mackenzie Barneyto Central Arizona CC

— Nogales pitcher  Roman Bracamonte to New Mexico State

— Nogales baseball player  Brayan Espinoza to Glendale CC.

— Nogales receiver  Ricky Hanlan to Western New Mexico

— Pueblo wrestler  Mozes Smith to Concordia (Neb.)

— Pusch Ridge running back Evan Lovett to Minot (ND) State

— Pusch Ridge utility player Hayden Palmerto Pima

— Pusch Ridge volleyball player Geneva Elliottto Abilene Christian

— Pusch Ridge soccer player Ellie Robinsonto New Mexico

— Pusch Ridge stong safety/wide receiver  Kannon Jewell to Randoph-Macon

— Sabino right-hander  Joey Parker to Cochise CC

— Sabino quarterback  A.J. Skaggs to Colorado State-Pueblo

— Sabino basketball sisters  Laney and  Riley Shepherd to Friends University

— Sabino pitcher/infielder Tyler Welshto Hastings

— Sahuarita outfielder/pitcher  Andres Gonzalez to Sioux Falls

— Sahuarita wrestler  Gabe Elias to Dixie State

— Sahuaro wide receiver/safety  Damon Robledo to Concordia (Chicago)

— Former Sahuaro lineman  Kingsley Ugwu (Hutchinson, Kan., JC) to Kansas State

— Salpointe running back  David Cordero to Hawaii

— Salpointe soccer player  Sienna Gonzales to SMU

— Salpointe tight end Fernando Torres to St. Olaf

— Salpointe guard  Mireya Hernandez to Pima

— Salpointe linebacker  Emiliano DeCortez to Presentation College

— Salpointe golfer  Augie Quihus to Pima

— Salpointe defensive end  Brees McCrarento Fort Lewis (Colo.)

— Salpointe volleyball player  Brandy Kishbaugh to North Carolina–Asheville

— Salpointe and Pima outfielder  Daniel Durazo to Arizona Christian

— Former Salpointe standout catcher  Ryan Grabosch to New Mexico State

— Santa Cruz running back  Hunter Ogle to Simpson

— Sahuarita soccer player Mari Acostato Pima

— Sahuarita soccer player Kambria Cashto Grambling

— Sahuarita utility player Devin Alvarezto Eastern Arizona CC

— Sahuarita utility player Fernando Barrerato Cochise CC

— Sunnyside receiver  Anthony Galvez to Simpson

— Sunnyside soccer player  Michelle Dicochea to South Mountain CC

— Sunnyside linebacker  Andrew Gonzalez to Muskingum

— Sunnyside wrestler  Sebastian Robles to Iowa

— Sunnyside receiver  Ruben Peralta to Graceland

— Sunnyside receiver  Dominic Murrieta to Southwest Baptist

— Sunnyside forward  Vitoria Perez to Scottsdale CC

— Sunnyside infielder Jose Martinezto York (Neb.)

— Sunnyside infielder/pitcher Gerardo Grijalvato New Mexico JC

— Sunnyside pitcher Erik Rosthenhauslerto Eastern Arizona

— Sunnyside utility player Ariana Barceloto York (Neb.)

— Sunnyside pitcher/outfielder Paola Zamaconato Clarendon

— Sunnyside soccer player Ari Loyato Cochise

— Sunnyside soccer playher Hithzel Roblesto South Mountain CC

— Sunnyside defensive back  Ikaika Piña to Nebraska Wesleyan

— Tucson High and Pima soccer player  Brianna Lewis to Caldwell University

— Tucson High soccer player  Savannah Gutierrez to Pima

— Tucson High defensive end  Thomas Mann to Concordia (Minn.)

— Tucson High running back/linebacker  Martin Barreras to Chadron (Neb.) State

— Tucson High wide receiver/safety  Daniel Becerra to Chadron (Neb.) State

— Walden Grove wrestler  Sal Silva to Arizona Christian

— Walden Grove pitcher/infielder James Velasquezto Hastings

— Walden Grove golfer Gabe Escalerato Hastings

— Sisters  Kiana and  Aaliyah Ortiz of Palo Verde and Pima basketball to Culver-Stockton

— Twins  Peyton Pelletier (Ironwood Ridge QB) and  Parker Pelletier (Salpointe DB) to Los Angeles Pierce College

CLASS OF 2022 PROSPECTS WHO SIGNED IN NOVEMBER 2021

— Canyon del Oro pitcher/outfielder Lucas Cardyto Grand Canyon

— Canyon del Oro outfielder  Marcus Delgado to New Mexico State

— Canyon del Oro second baseman Dominic Felixto New Mexico

— Canyon del Oro outfielder Liam Paddento Mercy

— Canyon del Oro soccer forward Brian Mulhollandto Wilson

— Canyon del Oro swimmer Fiona Merrittto Valparaiso

— Canyon del Oro infielder  Megan Clark to Regis

— Canyon del Oro second baseman/outfielder  Alina Felix to Nebraska

— Canyon del Oro pitcher Julia Holtto Howard

— Canyon del Oro infielder  Isabella Porter to Regis

— Canyon del Oro utility player  Kori Romingerto Regis

— Canyon del Oro outside hitter Morgan Hains to Pima

— Catalina Foothills shortstop Rylie Crane to Wisconsin

— Catalina Foothills pitcher Kyrie Dennyto Cornell

— Catalina Foothills tennis player  Emily Flowers to Xavier

— Catalina Foothills tennis player Adele Fereresto Loyola-New Orleans

— Catalina Foothills volleyball player  Lauren Rumel to Arizona

— Cienega pitcher/first baseman Ryan Garciato Regis

— Cienega catcher Caleb Herdto New Mexico

— Cienega outfielder Isaiah Jacksonto ASU

— Cienega golfer  Marley Moncada to New Mexico State

— Empire pitcher/infielder  Vanessa Canditoto Regis

— Ironwood Ridge catcher  Haidyn Warner to Nebraska

— Ironwood Ridge outside hitter  Alison Birtcil to Yavapai

— Ironwood Ridge outside hitter Emma Ortonto Yavapai

— Ironwood Ridge utility player Aiden Keyto Pima

— Ironwood Ridge outfielder/catcher Nicholas Warrento Arizona

— Ironwood Ridge golfer Makenna Brownto Colorado Christian

— Ironwood Ridge golfer Hannah Portsto Montana

— Ironwood Ridge golfer Raina Portsto Montana

— Ironwood Ridge outfielder Katie Jamisonto Embry-Riddle

— Ironwood Ridge guard Sophie Munozto SUNY-Canton

— Mountain View wrestler  Austin Scott to Oregon State

— Nogales infielder  Demetrio Crisantes to Arizona

— Nogales pitcher  Roman Bracamonte to New Mexico State

— Nogales utility player Saul Sototo New Mexico State

— Pusch Ridge pitcher  Benji Cazares to Nevada

— Pusch Ridge catcher Laynné Millerto Biola

— Sabino goalkeeper Samantha Peeblesto UNLV

— Sabino track and field athlete  Eva Bruce to Colorado

— Sabino catcher Desiree Mirandato Pima

— Sabino pitcher Riley Nielsonto Southern Utah

— Sahuarita infielder  Kayliana Cashto Grambling

— Salpointe infielder  Mason White to Arizona

— Salpointe shortstop Logan Coleto Arizona

— Salpointe volleyball player  Jalynn Ransom to Pima

— Sunnyside wrestler Jaime Rivera to Army

— Tucson High second baseman/pitcher Nick Ariasto Grand Canyon

— Tucson High infielder/pitcher Mario Bejarano to Central Arizona

— Tucson High infielder/pitcher  Benji Cazares to Pima

— University tennis player Tanvi Narendranto Arizona

— Walden Grove utility player Milo Rushfordto New Mexico State

CLASS OF 2023 COMMITMENTS IN 2021

— Pusch Ridge swimmer  Paige Housman to Kentucky on Sept. 21

— Tanque Verde lineman Jack Endeanto Oklahoma State on Dec. 12

CLASS OF 2024 COMMITMENTS IN 2021

— Sahuarita infielder  Nathan Huie to Arkansas on Oct. 26

— Salpointe outfielder Gunner Geileto Arizona on Dec. 11