Three Lacrosse Standouts Earn 2024 All-America Honors
Three outstanding players on the Brophy lacrosse team were recognized by USA Lacrosse: Noah Burdick and Deion James, who earned the prestigious All-America accolades, and Erik Volfson, who was named to the esteemed Academic All-America team.
Long stick middle Noah Burdick was named the Arizona Lacrosse League’s Defensive Player of the Year and earned first-team honors. He tallied 88 ground balls, 38 caused turnovers, nine goals and 11 assists. He will play at Hofstra.
FOGO specialist Deion James recorded 358 faceoff wins with an amazing 75.7 win percentage. He added 17 ground balls with 13 goals and five assists.
Midfielder Erik Volfson, who also scored 63 goals and a team-best 38 assists, was an A.L.L. first-team selection and was named the A.L.L. Championship Game Offensive Player of the Game. He has signed with Lafayette.
2024 USA Lacrosse Award winners for the state of Arizona:
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.