Sports Campus Makeover & Tryouts
The Graham Family Sports Campus underwent exciting renovations this summer, including replacing the field turf and resurfacing the track. Under the direction of Lloyd Consulting Group, the facilities have a new artificial surface by Field Turf and track resurfacing by Beynon.
“Jesuit education is committed to the formation of the whole person, mind, body and spirit,” said President Bob Ryan. “So, athletics are not extra at Brophy; they are essential to student formation and community life. The enhancements to the Graham Family Sports Campus reflect Brophy’s ongoing commitment to this belief and to supporting the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes and their coaches. I am grateful to all the many generous benefactors who have made these renovations possible. Go Broncos!”
Site preparation began on May 13, and construction will be completed by August 3.
The project includes installing a new Daktronics scoreboard with a video board to be delivered in November.
Brophy purchased the 10-acre parcel in 2007, and the facility has been in constant use for the last 14 years since opening in April 2010.
The donors who supported the 2024 Power Breakfast and the Men of ’27 Campaign made the project possible.
Tryout Info You Need to Know Now
Cross Country Training
The first day of official, mandatory practices for the season is Monday, Aug. 5. Racing begins in September and extends into October for all Broncos. If you have any questions, email head coach Oscar Borboa at oborboa@brophyprep.org.
Cross country meets mornings at 6:00 a.m. on the Brophy Front Lawn. Of course, if a Bronco is in school, the boys should pack their shower/school gear each day. Saturdays are usually off-campus. To glance at the training details, follow this link.
Varsity Golf Team Tryouts
The first round of tryouts for the Varsity golf team is set for Monday, August 12th, at Encanto Golf Course, with times beginning at approximately 3:30 p.m. Before the first day of tryouts, there will be a short meeting at 3:15 p.m. on the driving range. Tryouts will continue on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at Phoenix Country Club. All four rounds of tryouts will consist of nine holes. Tryouts are open to all students.
No spectators are allowed at tryouts.
If you plan on trying out for the 2024 team, you must fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM no later than Friday, August 9. You must use your Brophy email address to access the form. Coach Shores will email students with their tee times for August 12. A cut will be made after the first, second, and fourth rounds — more details will be emailed after the signup period. Contact Head Coach Jon Shores with questions at jshores@brophyprep.org.
ALL students who plan on participating in the tryouts must have their physical and emergency forms on file before they can compete.
Varsity Swimming & Diving Tryouts
Swimming and Diving Tryouts will be held Aug. 12-14 at the Reese Aquatic Center. Optional workouts are held on Monday and Wednesday mornings during the summer. Head Coach Daren Brubaker can be contacted with any questions at dbrubaker@brophyprep.org. Student-athletes must attend all three days of tryouts.
Swimming Tryout Dates:
Aug. 12, 2:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Aug. 13, 2:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Aug. 14, 2:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Freshman Tennis Information
Freshman tennis is a no-cut sport and is played in the fall. All athletes must have their physicals turned in before being allowed to play. Freshman Tennis is a great way to get introduced to team tennis. It is an eight-week program starting in late August and running through early September. Practices are typically Monday through Thursday after school until about 4:30 p.m., with matches once or twice a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to make friends and connect to the tennis program. Freshman tennis is not required to try out for varsity and junior varsity, but it is highly encouraged. Contact Head Coach Bill Woods with questions at bwoods@brophyprep.org.
- Monday, August 19 – Monday-Thursday after school at Brophy from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Monday, August 26, at Phoenix Tennis Center until 5 p.m.
- A bus will take players to practice every day. Parents will pick up players at the Phoenix Tennis Center at 5:15 p.m. after practice.
To sign up: Freshmen Tennis Signup Link
Mountain Biking Information
- Coach Cooper Davis
- Join the Brophy/Xavier mountain bike team as we embark upon our 12th season and defend our title as Southern Arizona Conference Champions. All ability levels are welcome, and bikes are available for loan and purchase.
- The summer night ride series is underway. Contact RPerrott@brophyprep.org for more information and to reserve a loaner bike. The next ride is at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, at Tempe Town Lake.
- Official group placement tryouts (no cut) begin on Aug. 11.