The Brophy track and field team tied for second with Chandler with 56 points, trailing only Hamilton with 62.
The Broncos recorded several top-five finishes in the event. The 4x100m relay team of Ryder Niche, Ryan deKoning, Hayes Chambers, and Marlon Colbert was second in 42.22. Jack Sebald and Brendon Luke were second and third in the 300m hurdles in 39.44 and 39.90. Both were personal bests.
Nero Nuez placed fifth in the 110m hurdles in a personal best of 14.92, while Jacke Kyle clocked 4:26.68 in 2600 meters to place fourth. Luca Cannizzo was second in the 800 meters in 1:56.29. Rylan Umphrey jumped 21-10 to place third in the long jump.
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.