Wrestling Records Strong Liberty Classic Performances
The Brophy wrestling team went 5-2 at the 11th Annual Liberty Classic on Friday and Saturday with wins over Highland, Valley Vista, Rancho Bernardo, Sunnyslope, and Kofa, while advancing three wrestlers into the finals. Sophomores Josh Finch-Logan and Blake Sweetman won individual titles, while sophomore Adam Adgulo was second in his class. Junior Jackson Sweetman was fifth and Rowdy Benear placed sixth.
The Broncos host their first home match on Wednesday against Carl Hayden, Cesar Chavez, and Gila Ridge.
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.