Despite trailing 24-5 at the half, the Brophy U19 team rallied for a 33-31 win over Tempe in the season opener at Westside Sports Complex. Eddie Martinez-Estrada was named the Man of the Match in his first career appearance with the Broncos.
Brophy's tackling was much improved in the second half and a turnover allowed Brophy to spin it to Martinez Estrada for a 40 m try. Carter Weyrauch converted to cut the deficit to 24-12. Brophy responded with another turnover and spun the ball to Martinez Estrada again for the same result a 60 m try and a new game at 24-19.
Tempe took note and responded with their large pack and ground Brophy down. Ultimately relinquishing a 25 m try w conversion (31-19). Brophy responded with crushing tackles and got the ball out to Brandon Thompson Bueno for a 50 m explosive try scored in the left corner. Weyrauch converted a tough angle to bring the score to 31-26 Tempe. The game saw strong defense both ways for the next five minutes. Before Brophy got something going on several phases to both sides of the field with a quick pick by Evan Brady. He was able to run 40 m up the left side for a try and conversion by Weyrauch (31-33)
Brophy started very slow as Tempe jumped out to a three-try one-conversion lead within 10 minutes. (17-0) The scoring for Brophy opened up with a 55 m run from Race Bates.
Brophy College Preparatory is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Alumni Awards, which will be presented during the Father–Son Communion Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 22. The annual gathering is one of Brophy’s most cherished traditions, bringing together generations of fathers and sons for a morning of faith, fellowship, and celebration of the Brophy brotherhood.