Tennis, Lacrosse earn state titles; baseball, volleyball advance
By Michael Moroney ’13/THE ROUNDUP
Saturday, May 5 may have been the busiest sports day of the entire 2011-2012 school year for the Brophy community.
Hockey, Crew, Swimming and Golf state championships highlight early accomplishments
By Michael Moroney ’13 THE ROUNDUP In recent years, graduating classes at Brophy have tried to make their senior year more enjoyable and memorable by way of themed school days and pranks called “Senior Shenanigans.” The class of 2012 is no different; students plan to savor their remaining time at Brophy by having fun. “When […]
By Michael Moroney ’13
THE ROUNDUP
While competing in Brophy athletics, student-athletes who are committed to their team often find they have limited time for their normal academic workload.
Student athletes said they can find it difficult to balance both athletics and academics.
By Michael Moroney ’13
THE ROUNDUP
A year after winning its first state championship and competing at the Nike Track Nationals, the Brophy track team returns with multiple athletes from last season.
However, the Broncos will be without a few talented athletes from last season. Most notably, Will Firth ’11 and Tommy Williams ’11 have graduated since guiding the Broncos to the state championship last May.
Brophy 1 Hamilton 2 By Michael Moroney ’13 THE ROUNDUP After a 107 minute marathon game, a sudden death Hamilton goal gave the Huskies a 2-1 victory over the Brophy soccer team in the second overtime period of the state championship game on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Campo Verde High School. The Broncos and Huskies […]
By Ian Christopher Beck ’12 & Michael Moroney ’13
THE ROUNDUP
Brophy’s fall sports season saw the varsity football team go undefeated in the regular season, the golf team win state for the first time in 12 years, the swim team capture its 23rdconsecutive state title and a fourth place finish by the cross country team in their state meet.
Brophy 1
Chaparral 0
By Michael Moroney ’13
THE ROUNDUP
Only one goal was scored Wednesday night in Brophy soccer’s rematch Jan. 18 against the Chaparral Firebirds, but that was all it would take for a 1-0 victory.
By Michael Moroney ’13 THE ROUNDUP As a prominent member of the 2011-2012 Brophy Student Council, John Medici ’12 has the attention of the entire school on a regular basis as he reads the daily announcements over the intercom. “We thought John would be perfect for the announcements,” said Student Council member Scott Levine ’13. […]
By Michael Moroney ’13
THE ROUNDUP
Matt Nelson ’12 started rowing for the Brophy crew team only two years ago, but in that time he has blossomed into one of the top rowers on the squad and his love for the sport continues to grow.
“I really enjoy going to practice and getting away from all the stress of college applications and homework,” Nelson said. “When I am out on Tempe Town Lake, I am completely relaxed and think about nothing but my technique.”