The Brophy Rugby program won 26-19 over Phoenix to capture the 2024 Arizona Rugby State Championship at the Reata Sports Complex in Scottsdale. It is the team's first title since 2018. They were the No. 1 ranked team in 2020 before the championship was canceled due to COVID-19. The Broncos reached the championship match in both 2022 and 2023.
Brophy built a 19-7 lead at the half, but Phoenix would tie the score at 19 with less than five minutes remaining. Senor Race Bates recorded the go-ahead winning score.
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.