September 2012 – Brophy Roundup

2nd half turnaround helps Brophy football upset No. 1 Mountain Pointe

Brophy 54 Mountain Point 28 By Chase Bayless ’15 THE ROUNDUP The Broncos scored 29 points in just more than 10 minutes in the third quarter to pull off a come from behind win Friday, Sept. 28 over undefeated Mountain Pointe at home. After a slow start that resulted in being down 21-10 at halftime, Brophy improved in all phases of the game in the second half. “We made some…

Dennard’s 4 touchdowns help football past North Canyon

Brophy 56 North Canyon 7 By George Liddy ’14 THE ROUNDUP After a slow start that had the North Canyon Rattlers leading Brophy 7-0 early in the first quarter Sept. 21, Brophy took control the game and would not look back. That first-drive touchdown would be the only points for the Rattlers as Brophy’s defense was able to hold them off the rest of the game. “The team is starting…

Dads’ Club donates new Manresa parking lot, basketball court

By Michael Norville ’15
THE ROUNDUP
The Brophy Dads’ club met Tuesday, Aug. 28 in the Harper Great Hall to present a check to Principal Mr. Bob Ryan for new parking lot and basketball court at Brophy’s Manresa retreat facility.

Texting while walking causes problems for students

By Joe Skoog ’13
THE ROUNDUP
I have run into the light pole on Central and Camelback about 10 times.

Not because I can’t see it, but because I am texting.

‘Channel Orange’ offers heartfelt, intricate summer soundtrack

By Charles Louis Dominguez ’14
THE ROUNDUP
Frank Ocean – Channel Orange

8.5 out of 10

The hip-hop world was dealt a much-needed surprise this summer when Odd Future’s resident crooner, Frank Ocean, announced his first love was a man.

‘The Bourne Legacy’ draws tough comparisons

By Chase Bayless ’15
THE ROUNDUP
“The Bourne Legacy” starring Jeremy Renner and Rachael Weisz

7.5 out of 10

In the fourth installment of the “Bourne” series, Jeremy Renner takes the lead role as Aaron Cross, a special agent from the same program that created Jason Bourne.

‘2016’ provides insight into President Obama’s policies, role models

By P. Erik Meyer
THE ROUNDUP

“2016: Obama’s America” – narrated by Dinesh D’Souza
7.5 out of 10

The documentary “2016: Obama’s America” is a captivating film that aims to show what President Barack Obama will do if elected for four more years.

Veteran core mixes with underclassmen on cross country team

By Michael Moroney ’13
THE ROUNDUP
The 2012 Brophy cross country team has been running since July 16, when the squad started meeting at 6 a.m. to beat the blistering Arizona heat.

Broncos bounce back with high scoring victory over O’Connor

Brophy 56 Sandra Day O’Connor 22 By P. Erik Meyer ’14 & Christian Guerithault ’14 THE ROUNDUP A week ago, Broncos fans were hanging their heads after losing a nail-biting game to Red Mountain. On Friday night, the team held their heads high after a 56-22 win over Sandra Day O’Connor. The Broncos came out firing against O’Connor scoring 21 points in the first quarter followed by another 21 in…

Golf team prepares for tough season, another run at state

By P. Erik Meyer ’14 THE ROUNDUP This year’s Brophy golf team ret urns all players who played in the 2011 state championship and is looking to repeat with another state title. “I think the expectations are high considering that we won state last year and all of the guys who played at state have come back,” said Mr. Jon Shores, head coach of the golf team. “From a team…