Tennis Moves into Semifinals with Win over Corona del Sol
The top-seeded Brophy tennis team showcased its dominance with a 5-0 win over Corona del Sol. They are now set to face the winner of Perry/Rincon on Friday at Scottsdale Ranch in Scottsdale at 10 a.m.
Junior Ryan Zerbib recorded a straight-set 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 1 singles to open the match. Junior Tyler Woo was a 6-1, 6-1 winner at No. 5, while Logan Phillips recorded a 6-1, 6-0 victory at No. 3. Naren Gidavalli was a straight set winner at No. 4, while Alex Bunkse clinched the match with his 6-0, 6-2 victory at No. 6.
The Broncos are looking to qualify for their seventh consecutive state final. Brophy lost to Desert Mountain in 2023 but most recently won the team title in 2022.
Brophy 5, Corona del Sol 0
Ryan Zerbib, Brophy, def. Rehaan Mohammed, Corona del Sol, 6-0, 6-0
Kentaro Akiyoshi, Brophy, def. Miguel Matamoros, Valley Vista, DNF
Logan Phillips, Brophy, def.Gary Hoffland, Corona del Sol, 6-1, 6-0
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.