Brophy finished 11th out of 41 teams at the Peoria Tournament of Champions and had two wrestlers place. Junior Blake Sweetman was second at 285, losing to Brandon Bass from Servite, Calif., in the finals. At the same time, Adam Angulo was third after falling to the two-time state champ Wade Wallace from New Mexico but beat Calen Reyna of Servite and Charles Laws-Albano of Canyon View coming back.
Landon Jurek (190) and senior Rowdy Benear (157) each won three matches. Parker Mickelson (132) and junior Tanner Dryer (138) won two matches.
Brophy is at Corona del Sol on Wednesday before traveling to Tucson for the Flowing Wells Invitational.
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