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Brophy Roundup

The Student News Site of Brophy College Preparatory

Brophy Roundup

The Student News Site of Brophy College Preparatory

Brophy Roundup

2025-2026 Staff

Brody Jennings '26
Editor in Chief

Brody Jennings ’26

Early Morning Rowing Inspires Jennings to Speak His Voice By Zac Oseran '28 At 4:30 a.m., when most high school students are still asleep, Brody Jennings ’26 is already up and at the lake. He found excitement in rowing every...

Gabe Tiano '26
Editor in Chief

Gabe Tiano ’26

Profile by Ray Nowakowski '26 A Washington D.C. native, Gabe Tiano ‘26 has formed his high school journey through leadership, humor, and dedication to his teams and community. Moving to Arizona at the age of nine, Tiano faced ...

Colin St. Hilaire '27
Managing Editor

Colin St. Hilaire ’27

St. Hilaire: Runner, Reporter, and Leader of Pickle Ballers By: Jake McCreery '28 staff writer  Junior Colin St. Hilaire ’27 balances track, journalism, and his massive 200+ person club. A track and cross country runner since fi...

Quincy Sweet '27
News Editor

Quincy Sweet ’27

Rowing steers Sweet’s pursuit of discipline and opportunity Garrett Larsen ‘27 A kid from landlocked Omaha, Nebraska, wouldn't seem like a natural fit for competitive rowing. But Quincy Sweet '26 has turned that unlikely b...

Josue Valdez '26
Opinions Editor

Josue Valdez ’26

The Aspiration for Success Through the Life of Valdez Anthony Francis ’28     Whether it’s participating in Mock Trial and arguing his case, or fighting hard on the rugby field, Josue Valdez ’26 approa...

Diego Alejos '27
Sports Editor

Diego Alejos ’27

Diego's Strides Towards Greatness By Jonathan Ayna After leaving soccer,  Diego Alejos ’27 is now focused on track, working hard to improve and hoping to compete for a Division I college on the West Coast. Alejos is always...

Dominic Decio '28
Staff Writer

Dominic Decio ’28

Dominic Decio '28 reflects and anticipates his Brophy career Diego Alejos '27 While reflecting on his Brophy career so far, Dominic Decio describes how sports and classes have formed his journey thus far, while also talking about the years ...

Zac Oseran '28
Staff Writer

Zac Oseran ’28

Wisconsin camp teaches student the value of living in the moment and initiative By Brody Jennings ’26 Zac Oseran ’28 begins each year with fresh memories in mind. Each summer he embarks on a journey to a summer camp in ...

Charlie Nelles '26
Staff Writer

Charlie Nelles ’26

Debate to Leadership By Ryan Tipsord '26   Only two students from each state are selected to attend Boys Nation in Washington, D.C. Charlie Nelles, ‘26, was one of them.    At Boys Nation, Charlie spen...

Ryan Tipsord '26
Staff Writer

Ryan Tipsord ’26

Senior Finds Purpose After Leaving Track By Charlie Nelles '26 The passion that once drove Ryan Tipsord '26 around the track has found a new home: raising money for cancer research and volunteering with individuals with Down...

Arturo Macias '26
Staff Writer

Arturo Macias ’26

Brophy Sophomore Changes How the Student Body Feels About the Law   By: Harrison Lowry ‘27   Arturo Jesus Macias III longingly looked out the window across the parking lot of Saint Francis Xavier, knowing one da...

Anthony Francis '28
Staff Writer

Anthony Francis ’28

Through the lens: Anthony Francis finds his focus in photography By Luis Miguel Esparza Suady ’28, Staff Writer   On the sidelines of Brophy sports games, sophomore Anthony Francis ‘28 is typically camouflaged in t...

Bryce Hardaway '28
Staff Writer

Bryce Hardaway ’28

Bryce Hardaway pursues excellence in martial arts and service By Quincy Sweet '27   While most students head home after school, Bryce Hardaway '28 heads to the weight room, preparing for wrestling season and his next Ta...

Garrett Larsen '27
Staff Writer

Garrett Larsen ’27

Junior Sprinter Eyes Division I Track Programs By Bryce Hardaway ’28 | The Roundup Brophy junior Garrett Larsen ’27 is emerging as one of the top young sprinters in Arizona, with his 48.93-second 400-meter time from his sophomore year ...

Jake McCreery '28
Staff Writer

Jake McCreery ’28

Talented High School Football Player faces career-risking injury By Alejandro Montes ’28   At the doctor’s office in August, Jake McCreery ’28 received the information that he might need surgery for his knee. As a footbal...

Raymond Nowakowski '26
Staff Writer

Raymond Nowakowski ’26

Nowakowski reflects on Brophy career ahead of time in Roundup By Gabe Tiano '26 Raymond Nowakowski ’26 might not be someone’s first pick for a writer in a student newspaper. Someone who knew him earlier in his Brophy ca...