Tennis’ Zerbib and Akiyoshi Names Premier Region Co-Players of the Year; Campbell Named Coach of the Year
Senior Kentaro Akiyoshi and junior Ryan Zerbib were named the Premier Region Co-Players of the Year by the league coaches. Head Coach Chris Campbell ‘84 was named the Coach of the Year after leading the Broncos to an undefeated season and the Division I State title.
The Broncos were represented by Tyler Woo on the All-Premier Region singles team, while Naren Gudavalli and Logan Phillips were on the All-Premier Region doubles teams.
Alex Bunkse, Arin Gopakumar, and Ethan Ashok were Premier Region honorable mention selections.
2024 Premier Region Tennis Honors
Coach of the Year: Chris Campbell, Brophy College Prep
Player of the Year: Co-Players of the Year Ryan Zerbib/Kentaro Akiyoshi, Brophy College Prep
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.