Track and Field’s Cannizzo Commits to Grand Canyon University
Brophy senior Luca Cannizzo has committed to running at Grand Canyon University after a standout season with the Broncos.
“I am excited to continue my running career at a great school,” said Cannizzo, who plans to study business. “I want to keep working to get better.”
Cannizzo was named the Willie Jones Most Valuable Sprinter at the postseason team banquet. In the 400 meters this season, he was fifth (48.20) at the AIA Open Division meet and third (48.32) at the AIA Division I Meet. Cannizzo ran a personal-best 48.03 in the 400 in winning the Northeast Valley title. It was the fastest 400 meters since former Bronco Isaiah Oliver set the school record (47.13) in 2015.
Cannizzo participated in the fourth-place 4x400m relay at the Division I meet, which was the second-fastest time in school history. He was also part of the winning Sprint Medley Relay at the Arcadia Invitational, which set a school record time 1:33.68.
“It has been great working hard with all my teammates and running in championship meets,” said Cannizzo.
He was a four-year letter winner and was an AZSports360 All-Academic honorable mention selection in 2024.
Brophy College Preparatory celebrated its 76th commencement on Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. in Robson Gymnasium. This graduation was significant for the Class of 2024, who began their high school journey remotely due to the pandemic.
The Class of 2024 demonstrated resilience and connection despite the challenges of starting their education online. Their unity and adaptability were evident throughout their time at Brophy, embodying their class theme: “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Valedictorian Doer Leo He delivered a memorable speech, drawing parallels to the movie "Finding Nemo" and encouraging his classmates to persevere with the phrase, "Just keep swimming." President Bob Ryan and Principal Jim Bopp also spoke, highlighting the graduates' resilience and urging them to be agents of positive change.
The ceremony concluded with a strong sense of pride and accomplishment, celebrating the Class of 2024's journey from remote learning to a united and triumphant graduation.