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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
Editor in Chief

Brody Jennings

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
Editor in Chief

Gabe Tiano

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
Managing Editor

Colin St. Hilaire

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
News Editor

Quincy Sweet

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
Opinions Editor

Josue Valdez

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
Sports Editor

Diego Alejos

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...

Entertainment Editor

Nathan Bass

Nathan Bass ’27 Finds His Voice in Music and Writing   By: Justin Woo '28, Staff Writer Nathan Bass '27 has made music his cause at Brophy, going from piano to cello to saxophone until he's found his natural voice on the guitar. ...

Staff Writer

Harrison Lowry

Lowry Balances Punches and Purpose By Anthony Ocampo Páramo ’26  Most teenagers spend their free time scrolling social media, but junior Harrison Lowry ‘27 can be found either throwing punches in the dojo or organizing fund...

Luis Esparza Suady
Staff Writer

Luis Esparza Suady

When asked to name someone he was inspired by, Luis Esparza Suady ’28 wasted little time pondering his options. “I’d say my biggest role model is Cristiano Ronaldo. He's just such a hardworking guy, so humble,” said Su...

Staff Writer

Jon Ayna

Jon Ayna '27, a student-athlete at Brophy College Preparatory and a Roundup staff writer. He has aspirations to play basketball at either Villanova or Kansas. When he was asked What's one class of Brophy that has actually chan...

Staff Writer

Dominic Decio

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
Staff Writer

Zac Oseran

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
Staff Writer

Charlie Nelles

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
Staff Writer

Ryan Tipsord

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
Staff Writer

Arturo Macias

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 day he’ll b...

Anthony Francis
Staff Writer

Anthony Francis

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
Staff Writer

Bryce Hardaway

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
Staff Writer

Garrett Larsen

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
Staff Writer

Jake McCreery

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
Staff Writer

Raymond Nowakowski

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...