By Anthony Cardellini ’17 THE ROUNDUP The cross country team said they are focusing heavily on hard work and preparation to achieve maximum success in the 2014 season. “A good work ethic, pushing yourself, trying to challenge yourself … It’s difficult to do,” said varsity assistant coach Mr. Matt Williams ’07. “But I think that […]
By Chase Bayless ’15 & J.P. Hajjar ’16 THE ROUNDUP As the 2014 season kicks off, the Brophy Broncos football team prepares for another stacked schedule against top teams, including an early game against the No. 1 team in the nation. The Broncos travel to Las Vegas Aug. 22 to play their season opener against […]
By Chase Bayless ’15 THE ROUNDUP As the Brophy Broncos 2013 football team begins the new season they will face the challenge of replacing almost all of its starters from last year’s teams, as well as going up against some of the best teams in state on a weekly basis. “All the new guys are […]
Alec Vick ’15 & Chase Bayless ’15 THE ROUNDUP Last year, the Brophy Soccer team made it to the state championship for the third time in four years. The game ended with an unfamiliar fate for the Broncos with a heartbreaking 2-1 loss in overtime to Hamilton. “It was a hard pill to swallow, but […]
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 […]
By Michael Moroney ’13 & Erik Meyer ’14/THE ROUNDUP
The Brophy Broncos will start off the 2012 football season on a rapid pace with two games in four days next Wednesday and Saturday.
By Jack Macias ’14
THE ROUNDUP
It was only 7 a.m. on Aug. 30, but it was already 93 degrees and the 2011 Brophy cross country team had already been running for an hour in the hottest recorded August in Arizona history, according to kpho.com.
But their coach said it is not just the group, it is the endurance that makes them good. “This is one of the best teams we’ve ever had, because the players run so close together,” said Mike Keahon ’73, current head coach and member of the Brophy Hall of Fame.
By Michael Moroney ’13
THE ROUNDUP
High expectations follow Mike Nelson ’12 and Chris Webb ’12 after emerging as two of the top swimmers in the state as part of the 2010 Brophy team.
Last year, Nelson won the 100-yard breaststroke for the Division I state championship while Webb was part of the winning 400-yard freestyle relay team at the state meet.
The 2010 season for the Brophy football team saw changes to their starting quarterback and running back position among others, a rash of season-ending injuries to key players and the adoption of a spread offense.
In 2011, the Broncos will attempt to grow in their second year in the new offensive scheme while welcoming back numerous starters who bring experience to a young group.
The Roundup’s sports reporters take a look at the upcoming season with a complete preview package, including player profiles and a recap of the AIA’s new division format.
By Ian C. Beck ’12, Erik T. Masingill ’12, Tyler J. Scott ’12 & Michael Moroney ’13
THE ROUNDUP
The 2010 season for the Brophy football team saw changes to their starting quarterback and running back position among others, a rash of season-ending injuries to key players and the adoption of a spread offense.
In 2011, the Broncos will attempt to grow in their second year in the new offensive scheme while welcoming back numerous starters who bring experience to a young group.
