Football Wins 6A Central Region Title with 14-12 Victory over Salpointe
The Brophy football team won its first region title in 15 years with a 14-12 win over Salpointe to finish with a 4-0 Central record and an 8-2 overall mark for the season. The Broncos were selected as the No. 1 seed in the AIA 6A Conference playoff bracket and will host Mesa on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Central High School at 7 p.m.
Charlie McGinnis threw two touchdown passes to erase a 12-0 deficit and propel the team to their fourth straight win. He finished 25-for-34 for 212 yards.
Trailing 12-0, the Broncos got on the board via a 29-yard reception by Daylen Sharper with five seconds left in the half. He finished with five grabs for 66 yards. Jacob Buggie led the team with eight catches for 58 yards. The Broncos went ahead on a 25-yard touchdown catch by Ryan DeKoning.
The defense had seven sacks including 2.5 each by Mardale Rowe and Alex Salome, who had a team-best eight tackles, three hurries, and two blocked kicks.
Brophy won the 6A Central Region title to win the first region title since 2008.
Tickets ($10 adults/$5 students) for the opening playoff game are available on GoFan.co. Mother’s Guild, Dad’s Club, Alumni and Brophy students must purchase tickets to all AIA postseason events.
This morning, Brophy College Preparatory proudly hosted its New Student Convocation, a cherished tradition that prayerfully welcomes new students and their families into the Brophy community. This year’s convocation was particularly special, as it marked the arrival of the Class of 2028, coinciding with the school’s centennial year, as well as the Loyola Academy Scholar Class of 2031.
The ceremony included a prayerful reflection, highlighting the school’s commitment to faith and the Jesuit tradition. The event concluded with a blessing for the new students and their families, setting a positive and hopeful tone for the years to come. As the Class of 2028 begins its journey at Brophy, and the Loyola Academy Scholars continue their academic path, they do so with the full support of the Brophy community.