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Brophy Football Named Finalist for the 2024-25 NFF National High School Academic Excellence Awards

The Brophy football program was named one of 65 state winners of the 2024-25 NFF National High School Academic Excellence Awards, Presented by the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame today announced.

The initiative honors the top academic football teams from each level of play within each state. It is designed to inspire and foster a culture of academic excellence in high school football teams nationwide.
 
The 65 teams will now vie as finalists for the NFF Hatchell Cup, Presented by Bob's Steak & Chop House. The Hatchell Cup winner will be announced on Feb. 4, recognizing the top individual high school football team in the nation for excellence in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. The Hatchell Cup, named in honor of NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell, comes with a $10,000 donation.
 
Eligibility requirements for the awards include a minimum cumulative team GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; superior academic application and performance, and a successful football season. Each state's high school coaches association selects their respective state's winners from a pool of nominees submitted by each school's head coaches. A national selection committee is responsible for choosing one school as the recipient of the Hatchell Cup as the best team in the nation.
 
"Success in athletics and academics isn't a matter of choosing one over the other—it's about the discipline, dedication, and determination to excel in both," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. "We are proud to recognize these football teams as the top academic performers in their respective states. The administrators, communities, and families should all be incredibly proud of the accomplishments of these players and coaches. By inspiring teams to compete in the classroom with the same competitive spirit that it takes to win on the field, we are helping to prepare high school football players for lifelong success."
 
 2024-25 State Winners
(Name preceded by class/division/level within each state)
 
Arizona
3A - Payson High School
6A – Phoenix Brophy College Prep
 
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