Brother Rice Athletics
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Athletics News
The Standard: Three Champions Down
By Matthew Murzyn ‘27 The Crusaders capped off their homecoming week with a highly anticipated matchup against the Fenwick Friars. The last time these two teams met in 2024, the Friars defeated the Crusaders 12-7 in the first round of the IHSA Class 7A Playoffs. This week Brother Rice seeks revenge. After a much needed victory over Mt. Carmel, the Crusaders aimed to stay focused following the win. Senior captain Manny Uriarte said, “We [...]
The Standard: Crusader Crazies: Something to Fight For
By Uriah Davis ‘27 Throughout our modern era, sports have been one of, if not the most popular things in society. Throughout the rough times of poverty, tragedy, and war, sports have been there to relieve a burden off the shoulders of the world. The evolution of fandom has impacted the sports world forever, and this is especially displayed in the Brother Rice community. The Crusader Crazies have built a legendary legacy over the [...]
The Standard: Crusaders Gain the Day vs Mt. Carmel
By Timothy Reidy ‘27 The Crusaders defeated CCL Blue rival Mt. Carmel 35-24 in a hard fought win. Freshman quarterback Sam Holcomb came to play, accounting for 4 total touchdowns, leading the Crusaders to a thrilling victory. Sam said, “It felt amazing to lead the team to a big win, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates, and especially my linemen up front.” Sam has had an incredible season so far and [...]
The Standard: Brother Rice vs Loyola
By Daniel Costello ‘27 The Crusaders faced off against the Ramblers on September 11. Even though the Crusaders came up short, the passing game was something not to frown on: three touchdowns in the air spread across three different wide receivers. Wide receivers Lucas Strang #4, Jahon Edwards #12, and Anthony Cartolano #80 all had one touchdown, making up a huge part of the Crusaders' offense. Wide receiver Jahon Edwards #12, who scored a [...]






