North Valley Preps

Local athletes find homes at the next level

Aubrey Folger committed to Northern Arizona University on Sat., Aug. 29, 2026. (Courtesy photo/Aubrey Folger Instagram account)

PHOENIX — Three different North Valley athletes have found a future home for college. Two Brophy athletes and a Chaparral athlete announced over the weekend their commitment to continue their education and athletics at the next level.

Brophy boys volleyball player Brodie White announced his commitment to Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO on Saturday. His classmate and golfer Jack Langbein also just recently announced his commitment to Grand Canyon University.

Also on Saturday, Chaparral’s Aubrey Folger announced her plans to continue soccer at NAU next season.

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North Valley Preps

Local athletes find homes at the next level

Aubrey Folger committed to Northern Arizona University on Sat., Aug. 29, 2026. (Courtesy photo/Aubrey Folger Instagram account)

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 11:58 am

By Brittany Bowyer
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Also on Saturday, Chaparral’s Aubrey Folger announced her plans to continue soccer at NAU next season.

Brittany Bowyer is a Report for America corps member, covering sports for Independent Newsmedia in Arizona. Report for America places talented journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and regions.