The Brophy basketball team is gearing up for a challenge in the 2024 Section 7 event at State Farm Stadium. They will face off against Eaglecrest from Centennial, Colo. This match will take place on Friday at noon on Court 8, marking the opening round of the AZSTA bracket.
The winner will play the winner between Los Alamitos and Modesto Christian on court six at 5:00 p.m. Friday, while the losers play on court 11 at 5 p.m. on Friday.
Eaglecrest went 19-8 last season and advanced to the Colorado 6A Final Four.
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Brophy College Preparatory celebrated its 76th commencement on Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. in Robson Gymnasium. This graduation was significant for the Class of 2024, who began their high school journey remotely due to the pandemic.
The Class of 2024 demonstrated resilience and connection despite the challenges of starting their education online. Their unity and adaptability were evident throughout their time at Brophy, embodying their class theme: “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Valedictorian Doer Leo He delivered a memorable speech, drawing parallels to the movie "Finding Nemo" and encouraging his classmates to persevere with the phrase, "Just keep swimming." President Bob Ryan and Principal Jim Bopp also spoke, highlighting the graduates' resilience and urging them to be agents of positive change.
The ceremony concluded with a strong sense of pride and accomplishment, celebrating the Class of 2024's journey from remote learning to a united and triumphant graduation.