Volleyball Garners Nine All-Region Accolades: Senior Connor Oldani Named Region Player of the Year; Oldani COY
The Brophy volleyball team earned nine honors bestowed by the coaches among the Premier Region awards announced on Tuesday. Senior Connor Oldani was recognized for his dominating season with Premier Region Player of the Year, while Head Coach Tony Oldani was named the Premier Region Coach of the Year after leading his team to the Region and State titles.
Connor Oldani, a Grand Canyon University commit, led the state in kills (543) and hitting percentage (.522), ranking fourth and seventh nationally.
The 2024 6A State Champions had seven players earn first, second, or honorable mention accolades. Seniors Caden Thompson and Carson Collier-Ehrich joined junior Colin Zimmerman on the first team. Thompson was named to the first team after recording 298 kills on the season. Carson Collier-Ehrich ranked sixth in the state in hitting percentage at .436, while Zimmerman was seventh nationally in assists (1,038, 9.1 per set) as the first-team setter. Sophomore Jude Keene was the first-team libero after ranking among state leaders in digs.
Senior Ben Cugno was named to the second team, recording 241 kills on the season.
Senior Andrew Bongoyan and Jai Patel were honorable mention selections.
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