The Standard: Time Flies When Your Having Fun

2026-05-15T07:28:59-05:00

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 most.

One of my favorite moments as an athlete at Brother Rice would have to be playing […]

The Standard: Time Flies When Your Having Fun2026-05-15T07:28:59-05:00

The Standard: My Crusader Experience

2026-05-14T07:51:32-05:00

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 Rice is special, and you will not be able to find that anywhere else.

My favorite moments at […]

The Standard: My Crusader Experience2026-05-14T07:51:32-05:00

The Standard: Crusaders Dominates Aurora Central Catholic

2026-04-23T10:14:27-05:00

By Brent Nevils ’26

On Monday, Apr. 13, the Crusaders faced Aurora Central Catholic in a non-conference battle. The Crusaders won 15-0 in a mercy-rule finish after four innings. This was a much needed win after finishing 1-3 in Kentucky.

Senior pitcher Austin Mrskos got the start for the Crusaders allowing 0 runs over 4 innings, giving up only three hits. “This was my first start this year and I was willing to give everything I had,” said Mrskos.

Junior Brady Cunningham led the offense, going 2-2 with a single and a grand slam in the second inning. “This is a special feeling hitting […]

The Standard: Crusaders Dominates Aurora Central Catholic2026-04-23T10:14:27-05:00

The Standard: Crusaders in Louisville

2026-04-23T10:04:51-05:00

By Aiden Walsh ‘26                                                               

On Wednesday, Apr. 8, the Crusaders kicked off their trip to Louisville, KY. When in Kentucky, the Crusaders faced up against the #2 (KY) St. Xavier Tigers and the #1 (KY) and #7 (NAT) Trinity Shamrocks. This was a tough test for the Crusaders after a slow start in Las Vegas to start the season.

In game one, the Crusaders defeated the St. Xavier Tigers 10-4 with great performances from senior Brayden McKendrick going six innings, allowing only two runs while junior Anthony Cartolano added four RBI’s from the plate.

McKendrick said, “I felt like most of my […]

The Standard: Crusaders in Louisville2026-04-23T10:04:51-05:00

The Standard: Memories Are Flowing

2026-04-23T10:19:58-05:00

By Braydon McKendrick ’26

On Apr. 14, 2023, at 7 p.m., I got the call up to varsity. However, the varsity team was playing in an out of state tournament in Kentucky, and I was scheduled to pitch the next day.

My dad immediately left work, came home, packed our stuff, and we left at 9 p.m After a four hour drive, we arrived at 2 a.m.

I showed up to the field at 7:45 a.m. with the team, and I vividly remember Amir Gray ‘23 saying “Welcome to varsity.” From this point on, I had the most adrenaline I’ve ever had in my […]

The Standard: Memories Are Flowing2026-04-23T10:19:58-05:00

The Standard: Brother Rice Crusaders Take Down Lincoln Way Central

2026-04-02T13:56:42-05:00

By Connor Allen ‘26

The Brother Rice Crusaders beat Lincoln Way Central, 7-0, on Wednesday, March 31. This was a huge bounce back win after the Crusaders took a tough loss to Lockport on Tuesday.

This win was a great team effort. The hitters provided early run support, and the pitchers threw an excellent game to throw a combined shutout.

The Crusaders got hot fast and had a great start in the first inning. They scored four runs and were able to take an early lead. “Having a hot start really got the energy up in our dugout,” said senior Mitch Rascop.

Although the […]

The Standard: Brother Rice Crusaders Take Down Lincoln Way Central2026-04-02T13:56:42-05:00

The Standard: Crusader Baseball Competes at Bishop Gorman Invitational

2026-03-27T16:27:41-05:00

By Brent Nevils ‘26 

On Monday, March 16, the Crusaders traveled to Las Vegas for the nationally ranked Bishop Gorman Invitational tournament. Sixteen nationally ranked teams from Utah, Florida, Illinois, California, Nevada, Canada, North Carolina, and Idaho participated.

The tournament included Bishop Gorman, Bishop Verot, Crimson Cliffs, Centennial, Faith Lutheran, Mountain Vista, Santa Margarita, Stoneman Douglas, American Fork, Berkeley Prep, Christopher Columbus, Gahr, Middleton, Vauxhall, T.C. Roberson, and Brother Rice according to Maxpreps.com.

Bishop Verot and Stoneman Douglas both finished 3-1 over the week. Berkeley Prep finished undefeated 4-0, winning the tournament […]

The Standard: Crusader Baseball Competes at Bishop Gorman Invitational2026-03-27T16:27:41-05:00

The Standard: Crusaders Travel Down To Las Vegas To Compete In A National Tournament

2026-03-27T16:14:47-05:00

By Braydon McKendrick ’26 

On Monday, March 16, as a baseball team, we traveled down to Las Vegas to compete in the Bishop Gorman National Invite, which brings in 16 of the best teams in the nation to go head to head against one another.

We knew the guys had to bring it, especially going down there for our first game while all the other teams had already played 15 games.

Our final record coming out of this tournament was 1-3. We won our first game, but took 3 tough losses to a few […]

The Standard: Crusaders Travel Down To Las Vegas To Compete In A National Tournament2026-03-27T16:14:47-05:00

The Standard: Baseball Seasons Begins

2026-03-13T15:31:32-05:00

By Aiden Walsh ‘26

Spring is here and so is the Crusader baseball season. The expectations are high as the Crusaders are coming off of a 36-5 season, a top four finish in the 4A state championship, and they were also ranked top five in the state of Illinois and top 50 in the nation.

To start off the season, the Crusaders will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday, Mar. 16 to compete in the Bishop Gorman National Invitational. This invite features top teams from Florida, Nevada, California, Utah, and many more

When the Crusaders return from the tournament in Las Vegas, […]

The Standard: Baseball Seasons Begins2026-03-13T15:31:32-05:00

The Standard: Do It Stevie’s Way Baseball

2025-04-17T12:47:23-05:00

By Charlie Moles ‘25

On Thursday, April 10, the Crusader baseball team played in their second game of the Do It Stevie’s Way Baseball Tournament against Lyons Township. The Do It Stevie’s Way Tournament allows some of the best teams in the Chicagoland area to compete for something bigger than their programs. In this tournament, each player is to play the game the same way Stevie did, with passion, love for the game, and doing all of the little things the right way.

In the game, the Crusaders defeated Lyons Township by a score of 6-1. During the game, Brother Rice swatted four […]

The Standard: Do It Stevie’s Way Baseball2025-04-17T12:47:23-05:00

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