Senior Laird Miller scored five times and had two assists to help Brophy to a 19-9 win over Scottsdale in the Arizona Lacrosse League quarterfinals on Friday. The top-seeded Broncos will host No. 4 seed Perry on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Graham Family Sports Campus.
Carter Barclay-White opened the game with two goals, and Miller and Deion James scored in the first period while Brophy built a 5-0 lead. The Broncos put the game out of reach with 10 goals in the second period.
Nine players scored in the contest behind the strong play of Deion James, who recorded 16 faceoff wins. Goalie Ryan Peitzmeier allowed just two goals in the first half as Brophy led 15-2.
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.