Volleyball’s Connor Oldani Named 6A Conference Player of the Year; Oldani Coach of the Year
Senior Connor Oldani was recognized as the 6A Conference Player of the Year, while Head Coach Tony Oldani was named the 6A Conference Coach of the Year after leading his team to the Region and State titles. The awards are voted on by the state’s coaches.
Connor Oldani, a Grand Canyon University commit, led the state in kills (543) and hitting percentage (.522), ranking fourth and seventh nationally. He was also named the Premier Region Player of the Year after helping the Broncos to the 2024 6A State Championship.
The 2024 6A State Champions had two players earn first-team accolades. Junior setter Colin Zimmerman and sophomore setter were also named on the all-state first team. Zimmerman ranked seventh nationally in assists (1,038, 9.1 per set) as the first-team setter. Sophomore Jude Keene was the first-team libero after ranking among state leaders in digs.
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.