3rd Annual CAAC Golf Outing
The Crusader Alumni Athletic Club will host its 3rd annual golf outing on Friday, August 9, at Water's Edge Golf Club. A shotgun start will begin at 1:30 P.M. and the cost to participate is $125 per person. Also included in the cost is a buffet dinner and three hour open bar at The Edge Bar and Grill located at the course. Prizes will be given out for several on-course events - closest to the … [Read More...]
Brother Rice Rugby Wins 9th State Championship to Accompany National Title
Down 12-0 early and facing a late 24-18 deficit, many wondered if Brother Rice would be able to come back and defend their state championship. Those who left early missed a great game, great comeback, and an unbelievable finish to the 2013 varsity season as Brother Rice rugby won its record 9th State Championship to accompany a National Crown won 9 days earlier. Nequa Valley got on the board … [Read More...]
Brother Rice Volleyball Closes Its Season
The Brother Rice varsity volleyball team finished its season with records of 28-10 overall, 9-1 in the CCL Blue (co-champions), Bishop Moore HS tourney champs, and IHSA regional champs for the 15th time. Junior Mitch Weiler was named to the Sun-Times All-Area-2nd Team, and senior Ryan Paull participated in the 2nd Annual Illinois High School Volleyball Coaches Association Boys Volleyball … [Read More...]
Ciurej and Hayes Win The Bass Federation (TBF) Illinois State Bass Fishing Championship
Changing weather conditions and an overnight storm made for tough fishing on Clinton Lake near Champaign, Illinois, last Saturday. Nevertheless, senior Jimmy Ciurej and junior Joe Hayes were able to boat three keeper largemouth bass weighing 6.8 pounds with a 14 inch limit to win The Bass Federation (TBF) Illinois State Championship. Boat captain/assistant coach Luke Opoka ‘12 pulled out … [Read More...]
Three Baseball Crusaders Named to All-Catholic League Team
Congratulations to Brother Rice Crusader baseball players who were named to the All-Catholic League team this year: senior Wendall Ferguson (Vanderpoel Magnet), OF/LHP; junior Kevin Biondic (St. Gerald), 3B/RHP - two-time all-catholic league; and junior Brian Musielak (St. Mary Star of the Sea), 1B/RHP. Wendall Ferguson hit .354, scored 19 runs and added 17 RBI. He sported a 3.25 ERA and struck … [Read More...]
Brother Rice Football Fund Your Number Program
The Brother Rice Football Program is running a campaign for the New Crusade called “Fund Your Number.” As most of you are aware, running a competitive football program successfully takes a large financial commitment. The football program is the second biggest expense for the school and is limited with its financial resources. To have the opportunity to be successful, the program needs your … [Read More...]
Br. Rice Athletics Exclusive
Slaw Fest Scheduled to Support the Bob Stevens Memorial Fund
All are welcome to join us at “Slaw Fest” on Saturday, June 15, from 4:00 to 10:00 P.M. at Brother Rice High School. “Slaw Fest” is a family event to help support the Bob Stevens Memorial Scholarship. There will be a “kids’ zone” with games, bounce houses, and a movie. Older boys … [Read More...]
More Brother RIce Athletics News
Track Alumni Making Statements at College
With the Catholic League Track Championships at Loyola this Saturday, the end of the season is drawing closer. Alumni are the one's who have paved the way for the current set of athletes and there are a few Crusaders contributing to their respective NCAA Track … [Read More...]
The Standard: Nick Zawaski Commits to Play Football at Walsh
On Tuesday, March 12, senior football player Nick Zawaski, from St. Linus School in Oak Lawn, committed to Walsh University in Canton, Ohio. Zawaski chose Walsh to continue his football career after considering several other schools. Throughout his whole … [Read More...]
Track Competes at Catholic League Indoor Championships
On Sunday, March 17, the track team competed in the Catholic League Indoor Championships at the University of Chicago. The varsity team finished in a tie for 4th. Chris Rozell came in 2nd in the long jump and 3rd in the 400. Marcus Jones was placed 3rd … [Read More...]
Ricky Palmer ’09: The Road Less Traveled
Ricky Palmer is a senior catcher on the Notre Dame baseball team. He doesn't get much playing time - in fact he only has nine career at-bats - but he doesn't let this fact bother him. Ricky considers his role on the team as important as that of an everyday … [Read More...]
