Angulo Wins Central Arizona Classic Title, Four Advance to Finals
The Broncos advanced four wrestlers advance into the finals at the Central Arizona Classic on Saturday including Micah Blackburn, Adam Angulo, Copper Carey and Blake Sweetman.
The team finished fourth overall with a 4-3 record, defeating American Leadership Academy (63-18), Bradshaw Mountain (36-33), Paradise Valley (66-12), and Westpoint (37-27). The Broncos lost to Campo Verde (41-31) and Arizona College Prep (42/40-21/29) twice.
Sophomore Adam Angulo was the champion at 144 at the Central Arizona Classic at Poston Butte HS, defeating Josiah Bohn of Westpoint in the championship in a tiebreaker 4-3. He went 10-0 for the tournament and 26-2 on the season. He is the returning sectional champion.
Blackburn lost in the 138 final to Carty Behmer of Cactus Shadows (Dec. 5-3), while Sweetman fell to Cayden Gibson of Arizona College Prep 7-1. Cooper Carey lost a 6-4 decision to Michael Hunter of Higley at 157.
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.