Volleyball’s Oldani and Collier-Ehrich Earn All-Arizona Accolades, Tony Oldani Named Coach of the Year
Seniors Connor Oldani and Carson Collier-Ehrich were named to the All-Arizona team, announced by the Arizona Republic on Wednesday. Head Coach Tony Oldani was named the All-Arizona Coach of the Year.
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 and 6A Conference Player of the Year after helping the Broncos to the 2024 6A State Championship.
Carson Collier-Ehrich ranked sixth in the state in hitting percentage at .436, earning All-Premier Region first-team honors.
The 12 players are finalists for Player of the Year, which will be named during the Sports Awards Show on June 17.
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.