The No. 2 seeded Brophy volleyball team posted a 3-0 win over Perry (26-24, 25-23, 25-15) in the AIA 6A Conference semifinals to reach Saturday’s State Championship. The Broncos (43-3-2) will face top-seed O’Connor on Saturday at Skyline High School.
“It's great to coach this group and get into the finals,” said Oldani, who was coaching in his fourth consecutive state semifinals. “It is exciting for these guys and his group of seniors, but it was also nice to look up at the 8-12 alums from the three previous teams that haven’t made it, including the two previous Oldanis. It was fun for them to see what they had built come to fruition.”
Brophy is making its seventh state championship appearance in school history, the first since 2015 (6 - Brophy Prep: 1998 (4A/5A), 1999 (4A/5A), 2001 (4A/5A), 2006 (4A/5A Div. I), 2012 (Div. I), 2015 (Div. I). The Broncos have won three state titles in school history (3 - 1998 (4A/5A), 2001 (4A/5A), 2006 (4A/5A Div. I).
Brophy has won 17 consecutive games and 39 straight sets.
VOLLEYBALL 🏐 Head Coach Tony Oldani talks about advancing to the state championship and the win over Perry in the semifinals. pic.twitter.com/LT435cqzMz
— Brophy Athletics (@BrophyAthletics) May 10, 2024
VOLLEYBALL 🏐 Head Coach Tony Oldani talks about advancing to the state championship and the win over Perry in the semifinals. pic.twitter.com/LT435cqzMz
— Brophy Athletics (@BrophyAthletics) May 10, 2024
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