Brophy Doubles Team Advances to Division I Final Monday
On Saturday, Brophy advanced top seed Kentaro Akiyoshi / Ryan Zerbib to the AIA Division I Doubles Championships. Akiyoshi/Zerbib advanced with a 6-2, 6-2 win over fifth seed Connor Cruse and Ethan Wallace from Chaparral to reach the championship match on Monday. No. 2 seed Naren Gudavalli / Logan Phillips lost a tough, three-set match to No. 3 seed Hamilton's Rishabh Bendre / Shravan Pulicherla 7-6 (10-8), 4-6, 12-10.
Akiyoshi/Zerbib won their first match on Saturday, 6-1, 6-1, against the No. 8 seed, Parker Samuelian/Gavin Saulnier of Liberty.
They seek to become the 17th Brophy doubles team to win an AIA State Championship and the fourth consecutive, joining Andre Johnson and Hadley Kukla in 2023, Jack and Hank Brown in 2022, and Kukla and Sean O’Gara in 2021.
Akiyoshi and Zerbib will play No. 3 seed Hamilton's Rishabh Bendre / Shravan Pulicherla at 5 p.m. at Paseo Racquet Center.
This morning, Brophy College Preparatory proudly hosted its New Student Convocation, a cherished tradition that prayerfully welcomes new students and their families into the Brophy community. This year’s convocation was particularly special, as it marked the arrival of the Class of 2028, coinciding with the school’s centennial year, as well as the Loyola Academy Scholar Class of 2031.
The ceremony included a prayerful reflection, highlighting the school’s commitment to faith and the Jesuit tradition. The event concluded with a blessing for the new students and their families, setting a positive and hopeful tone for the years to come. As the Class of 2028 begins its journey at Brophy, and the Loyola Academy Scholars continue their academic path, they do so with the full support of the Brophy community.
Brophy College Preparatory marked the beginning of the school year with the annual Back to School Bash, a signature event designed to foster connections between the incoming Class of 2028 and their Big Brothers. The event was a tremendous success, offering a day filled with activities aimed at building camaraderie and community.
Students participated in a variety of water-themed activities, with the highlight being the giant water slides set up on Brophy’s baseball field. The pool area was also a popular spot, providing a refreshing way to celebrate the start of the new academic year. Lively music, engaging games and a festive atmosphere contributed to a day of smiles and new friendships.
It’s clear that the students are ready for an exciting year ahead