Football Wins Home Finale 31-24 against Mountain Pointe
The Brophy football team defeated Mountain Pointe 31-24 to set up a game for the region title next week. Junior quarterback Case Vanden Bosch was 23-for-28 for 257 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 85 yards and a touchdown. Junior wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald had seven receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown. Ryder Noche provided the big play late with a 93-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter to hold off the Pride.
Brophy (8-1, 3-0) took a 7-0 lead when Harrison Chambers cashed a first-quarter drive.
Vande Bosch had a rushing score and connected with Fitzgerald to build a 21-7 lead at the half. Fitzgerald finished with a career-best seven catches to record his second career 100-yard game (101) aided by the 26-yard score.
The Pride cut the deficit to 21-14 in the third quarter. Ryder Hampton’s 26-yard field extended the lead to 24-14, and Noche’s kick return helped prevent a comeback by Mountain Pointe.
Brophy will play at Salpointe on Friday for the Central Region title for the second consecutive season. The Broncos won the title with a season-ending win over Salpointe, 14-12, to win the school's first region title since 2008.
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.