The Brophy football team posted a 45-14 win over Corona del Sol on Senior Night. Brophy got two touchdowns from Daylen Sharper and a 53-yard score from Nathan Benzie, and rushing touchdowns from Case Vanden Bosch, Carlos Estrada and Harrison Chambers.
Brophy is now 7-1 on the season and 2-0 in the Central Region standings.
Sharper opened the scoring with a first-quarter touchdown from Vande Bosch for the 7-0 lead. The Broncos broke the game open in the second with four touchdowns. Vanden Bosch had a 15-yard scoring scamper, and Estrada and Chambers capped drives in the end zone. Rylan Umphrey hit Sharper to push the lead to 35-0 at the half.
Sharper finished with a team-best tying three catches for 54 yards. Benzie led the team with 58 yards on his two catches and a touchdown in the third quarter. Christian Camarata also had three catches on senior night. The Bronco tallied 180 yards on the ground (6.4 avg.).
The defense tallied nine tackles for loss, led by two by Dominic Woods, among his team-best five tackles. The team had four sacks and an interception by Kaden MacKenzie.
Ryder Hampton completed the scoring with a 26-yard field goal in the fourth to go with his six PAts.
Brophy hosts Mountain Pointe in the regular season home finale on Friday at 7 p.m.
FOOTBALL / Senior Kaden MacKenzie talks about the defensive effort in a 45-14 win over Corona, his interception, and his contribution on Senior Night. pic.twitter.com/pdvhCpC54w
FOOTBALL / Senior offensive linemen Christian Parenza and Brayden Michael discuss the win over Corona del Sol and their Senior Night. pic.twitter.com/geyG0OTAZn
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