Dwight Howard Named BR REPLAY Coach

With only a couple weeks left to prepare, the Crusaders gathered Tuesday evening to practice for the upcoming rematch versus Bloom. While running drills with Head Coach Pat Richardson, practice was interrupted by a guest who announced his presence with authority through the public address system. Moments later, the stage curtain was raised to reveal the Crusaders celebrity coach, Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic. Howard was welcomed by the team and coaching staff as he stayed for the remainder of practice as he drew up plays with Coach Richardson and even got in on the action himself.

Season 3 of Gatorade’s REPLAY between Brother Rice and Bloom will take place on Friday, September 10th at 7:00 PM at Saint Xavier University’s Shannon Center. Ticket for the game go on sale Wednesday morning beginning at 9:00 AM and will be available in the Main Office for $10 each. There is a limit of four tickets per person.

For those who aren’t able to attend, the game can be viewed live online on the official REPLAY website, replaytheseries.com and Comcast SportsNet Chicago’s website, CSNChicago.com. Additionally, a live tape delay broadcast of the game will air on ComcastSportsNet Chicago on Saturday, September 11 at 3:00 p.m. CDT and Sunday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m CDT.

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REPLAY Scrimmage – Alumni vs. 2000 Team

On Thursday, September 2nd, the 1999-2000 Crusader Basketball team that is participating in the Gatorade Replay Game against Bloom will play an exhibition game against a team of some of the best basketball players in Brother Rice history.

The game will be in the Main Gym at 7:00 pm and will be free of charge. The Alumni Team will include Bobby Frasor, Matt Seaquist, and Kevin Harrigan from the class of ’05, Dave Telander ’04, Mike Harrigan and Pat Kelly from the class of ’03, Ricky Harrigan ’02, Pat Harvey, Tom Pavlajesivic, and Bobby Harrigan from the class of ’98, Rico Hill and Britt Booker from the class of ’95, and Jim Sexton and Danny Maloney from the class of 1994. Shaun Jacob ’93 will coach the Alumni team.

This game will feature eighteen All Catholic League players, seven Division I college players, seven All State players, four players that have played professionally in Europe, and one All American and NCAA Champion.

Come join us for and entertaining night of basketball.

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Brother Rice, Bloom REPLAY Set for September 10th at SXU

Chicago high school boys basketball will look very different when players from the 2000 Bloom and Brother Rice teams meet at Chicago’s St. Xavier University’s Shannon Center on Friday, September 10, at 7 p.m. CDT as part of Season 3 of Gatorade REPLAY. The teams will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to replay their 2000 super sectional game that ended in controversy after a questionable last second tip-in at the buzzer gave Bloom the win despite official game clock disputes. For those who aren’t able to attend, the game can be viewed live online on the official REPLAY website, replaytheseries.com and Comcast SportsNet Chicago’s website, CSNChicago.com. Additionally, a live tape delay broadcast of the game will air on ComcastSportsNet Chicago on Saturday, September 11 at 3:00 p.m. CDT and Sunday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m CDT.

”We’ve been taking our training and nutrition regimen very seriously because we know Bloom will bring it on the 10th and we need to be ready to perform at a high level,” said Mark Telander, guard, for Brother Rice. “We hope fans of both teams come out to cheer us on, but I won’t lie, – I hope there’s more maroon and orange than blue and white in the bleachers at St. X on game day!”

Game day tickets are general admission and can be purchased at both high schools beginning at 9:00 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, August 25, for $10 each. There will be a limit of four tickets per person and they can be purchased from Bloom’s athletic office and Brother Rice’s main office during normal operating hours. On game day, doors will open at 6:00 p.m. CDT with a 7:00 p.m. CDT tip-off.

Source: REPLAY Press Release