The Brophy lacrosse team trailed 13-8 entering the fourth period but scored eight times in the fourth period to record a 16-15 win over Mater Dei (Calif.) Saturday afternoon at the Graham Family Sports Campus.
“Mater Dei has been one of the best teams in Southern California,” said Head Coach Pat Harbeson. “They have a great coach and players and are a fantastic team. It is a staple victory for our program.”
Carter Barclay-White scored with 1:00 left to give Brophy the lead and the Broncos held on for the historic victory to improve to 7-0 on the season.
“The character our boys showed down five at one time to chip away was amazing,” said Harbeson. “Everyone on the team made a play to help us to win. Hopefully, it is something we can rely on as the season keeps going.”
It was the third goal for Barclay-White. Erik Volfson added three goals and three assists, while Connor Rassas had three goals and five ground balls. Deion James led the team with 10 ground balls and 16 face-off wins. Joshua Buse, Laird Miller, and Eli Friedman added two goals each. Ryan Peitzmeier recorded 10 saves in the net.
Brophy hosts Pinnacle on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The game is available on APN and the Brophy YouTube Livestream.
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.