Brophy-Desert Vista Game Chosen for AZPreps365 Game of the Week
The Brophy-Desert Vista game was been selected as the AZPreps365 Game of the Week presented by Raising Canes for Oct. 13, at Central High School. All games kick off at 7 p.m. and can be watched for free on the NFHS Network and heard on 1580 AM The Fanatic (99.3 & 95.9 FM/free app).
New to the broadcast this season is play-by-play personality Kevin Derryberry. The longtime voice of Red Mountain football and numerous AIA championships across many sports, Derryberry joins color analyst mainstay and former NFL quarterback Dan Manucci in the booth. Coming back to the broadcast for the first time in four seasons is instant replay. With new replay operations and engineer Greg Jones, who has directed many of the AIA’s top championships on the NFHS Network the past few years, the broadcast will feature replays from multiple angles and updated graphics.
Schedule Aug. 18 – Thatcher at Paradise Honors (6:30 p.m. kickoff) Aug. 25 – Sandra Day O'Connor at Chaparral Sept. 1 – Highland at Basha Sept. 8 – Perry at Millennium Sept. 15 – Globe at Miami Sept. 22 – Desert Edge at Sunnyslope Sept. 29 – Yuma Catholic vs. St. Mary's (at Phoenix College) Oct. 6 – ALA-Gilbert North at Higley Oct. 13 – Desert Vista vs. Brophy Prep (at Central HS) Oct. 20 – Mountain Pointe at Salpointe Catholic Oct. 27 – Centennial at Pinnacle Nov. 3 – Casteel at Coronal del Sol
Brophy College Preparatory celebrated its 76th commencement on Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. in Robson Gymnasium. This graduation was significant for the Class of 2024, who began their high school journey remotely due to the pandemic.
The Class of 2024 demonstrated resilience and connection despite the challenges of starting their education online. Their unity and adaptability were evident throughout their time at Brophy, embodying their class theme: “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Valedictorian Doer Leo He delivered a memorable speech, drawing parallels to the movie "Finding Nemo" and encouraging his classmates to persevere with the phrase, "Just keep swimming." President Bob Ryan and Principal Jim Bopp also spoke, highlighting the graduates' resilience and urging them to be agents of positive change.
The ceremony concluded with a strong sense of pride and accomplishment, celebrating the Class of 2024's journey from remote learning to a united and triumphant graduation.