Brother Rice Athletics
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Varsity League Titles
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State Championships
42
Collegiate Athletes (2022)
Athletics News
The Standard: Crusader Footballs Rocky Start
By Matthew Murzyn ‘27 On Friday, August 21, the Brother Rice football team traveled on the road to Frankfort for their season opener. The 2025-26 Crusader football team finished 13-1 and snagged the 2025 IHSA Class 7A Illinois State Football Championship. This year, the team strives to write their own story. Brother Rice was set to play the highly-ranked and dominant Lincoln-Way East Griffins in front of hundreds of excited fans. Senior offensive tackle [...]
Crusader Athletics Year in Review 25-26
Brother Rice High School - This year, the Crusaders once again proved to have some of the best student athletes, coaches, and fans in the entire state of Illinois. Our athletic programs won multiple Catholic League Championships, IHSA Sectional and Regional Championships, individual state and conference awards, and even a state title! That state title came in November when the 13-1 Crusader football team defeated rival St. Rita 16-0 to win their [...]
The Standard: Time Flies When Your Having Fun
By Braydon McKendrick ’26 As I sit here reflecting on my last four years here at Brother Rice I’ve come to the conclusion that I had a blast. I spent most of my time as a Crusader Crazy going to football and basketball games. However, my most memorable moment is playing baseball for a top rated baseball program in the country. The friendship and the camaraderie from my teammates is what I will cherish [...]
The Standard: Senior year, my best year
By Ian Sorensen ‘26 I remember choosing what high school to go to just like it was yesterday. Now being a senior, I look back at the last year of my life; Brother Rice was the best decision. The opportunities, the education and all the experiences helped shape me into the man I am today. In September, I decided to attend K-172. I'm so thankful that I did. I was amazed at the impact [...]
The Standard: VINI, VIDI, VICI
By Landon Gilbert ‘26 I still remember my first day walking into Brother Rice. Honestly, it wasn't as nerve wracking as I thought it would be because I knew a lot of my people from growing up in Evergreen Park. Just seeing guys that I know from forever just made everything feel more normal straight away. Back then, I just saw Brother Rice as the school I was going to for the next four [...]
The Standard: My Crusader Experience
By Brent Nevils ’26 Looking back on my four years in high school, I can say that I am very grateful for being able to attend Brother Rice. Before coming to Rice, I had no idea about the school except that my brother Bryce played baseball here. Brother Rice is more than just showing up for school at 7:50 a.m. and leaving at 2:45 p.m. The atmosphere, culture, and support you get at Brother [...]
The Standard: The Finale
By Emeir White ‘26 I am very relieved to know that I have finally made it to my last days of my senior year. Many people don't realize how good life is until you are way past it, but I realized that this year was one of the greatest highs I've ever experienced. From the state championship game to late night study sessions I knew that everything I do this year should be cherished. [...]
The Standard: The Great Escape
By Connor Allen ‘26 As my time here at Brother Rice comes to an end, I have begun to reflect on my four years of high school here. As I first walked into Rice as a freshman, I had no idea what to expect for myself as a Crusader. Over four years, I have learned from countless teachers and my coaches. I ran cross country for two years and have played volleyball for three. [...]
The Standard: Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
By Aidan Leary ‘26 The first day of senior year had arrived. The day I had been waiting for since my freshman year. We were finally the oldest in the school, which was something I was excited about. I couldn’t wait for the year ahead of me. May 8 was still so far away. I began my year with cross country just like I had the previous three years. It was my turn to [...]