Mrs. B Fundraiser
Please join us on Wednesday, February 12th at Pierce Tavern in Downers Grove as 10% of sales from the entire day will benefit the Mrs. B Foundation. Doors open for lunch beginning at 11 AM and will close at midnight to conclude the fundraiser. The [...]
The Standard: Crusaders’ Miller Picks Hawkeyes
By Conor Glennon ‘20 Senior Crusader swimmer Seth Miller has been nothing short of exceptional over the past four years. As a Crusader, Miller has been a premier student-athlete. From winning Crusader of the Month to dominating the waters, he has done it all. Miller said, “The swim team [...]
The Standard: Kennedy Shines as Ramblers Surge to 3-1 Conference Start
By Conor Glennon ‘20 For Crusader sports fans, perhaps the name Marquise Kennedy may ring a bell. Perhaps a few memories may even come to mind. Or, maybe even a few hundred. Just one year ago, Kennedy was dropping jaws with beyond memorable performances. After an incredible junior season [...]
The Standard: Last Swim in the Swamp
By TJ Murphy ‘20 On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Brother Rice swimming and diving team took on the Caravan of Mount Carmel. The Crusaders finished the night victorious on varsity and junior varsity levels, and there were many impressive races from all of the Crusaders. This night was special [...]
The Standard: 3OT – Down to The Last Second
By Justin Jefferson ‘20 It was a hard fought win by the Brother Rice Crusaders basketball team last Tuesday, winning the game in triple overtime against Richards 85-83. The Crusaders are now 13-6 starting the season. Starting off the game with a 21-6 lead, the Crusaders looked as if [...]
Brother Rice President Mark Donahue ‘74 & Jim Casey ‘70 to Return to Florida in February
Thanks to the kindness of our hosts, Dr. Len Rutkowski ‘64, Michael Madden ‘69, Kevin Cooney ‘69, and Tim McGovern '77, and the generous donations from guests like Jim O’Connor ‘67 last year, Jim Casey ‘70 and Mark Donahue ‘74 are returning to Florida in February. Len, Michael and Kevin have again agreed to host alumni and friends gatherings in Naples at [...]
Join Rice Rises for the Chance to Win a $250 Southwest Airlines Gift Card
Get ready for a new adventure! Anyone who joins Rice Rises now through January 31 will be entered into a drawing to win a $250 gift card to Southwest Airlines.* Gifts to the Rice Rises program will go directly to our Crusader Fund, which provides funding for a wide variety of student and classroom needs. [...]
Alumni Chicago Cubs and White Sox Spring Training Game
Join President Mark Donahue '74, Coach Brian Badke '92, and Director of Alumni Engagement Matt Kelly '96 for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox Spring Training Game! The Crusaders will be in the Phoenix area from Thursday, March 12, to Saturday, March 14, 2020. There are 40 tickets [...]
The Standard: The Crusaders are Balling
By Dan Golon ’20 This past Friday, BR Hoops took on the steaming hot, undefeated St. Rita Mustangs. The Crusaders were left with nothing but revenge on their minds after a battle between the two ended in a 66-60 defeat in 2018. Leading the show for BR is the [...]
Class of 2019 Yearbook Pick-Up & Reunion
Thank you to everyone who came out for the Class of 2019 Yearbook Pick-Up & Reunion! It was such a great night of memories with our Crusaders. Check out the photos using the button below! View Photos
The Standard: The Crusader Cross Country Club – Winter Running
By Declan McGuire ‘20 As a cross country runner or distance runner in track, one of the hardest things to do is stay in shape in the offseason. Especially during the cold and snowy winter, it may seem nearly impossible to train how you do during the fall, spring, [...]
The Standard: 2020 Brother Rice Basketball Preview
By Henry Barsch ‘20 Over the last four years, the expectations for Brother Rice basketball have been extremely high. After the tandem of Josh Niego and Mike Shepski in 2017, Brother Rice progressed with two stellar season with Marquise Kennedy. Coming off a 22-9 season, and their second 20 [...]
Trivia Night Tickets – On Sale NOW!
The Brother Rice High School Alumni Mothers’ Club will be sponsoring the 8th annual Trivia Night on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Trivia Night will take place in the Brother Rice High School cafeteria, 10001 S. Pulaski in Chicago, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and the event beginning promptly [...]
Brother Rice Announces 27 Illinois State Scholars
BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 27 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS Brother Rice High School is pleased to announce that 27 Brother Rice students from the graduating Class of 2020 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. On average, approximately 10% of graduates from approved high schools are announced as Illinois [...]
The Standard: Jack Lausch – The Man, the Myth, the Legend
By Justin Jefferson ‘20 Jack Lausch has been a headline in many stories this past month. The young talented star has lead the Brother Rice Crusaders to a second straight semi-finals while only playing quarterback going into the end of the season. Most people would fail if challenges like [...]
The Standard: Brother Rice Cross Country Takes on State
By Declan McGuire ‘20 On Friday, Nov. 8, the Brother Rice cross country team traveled down to Detweiller Park in Peoria, Illinois, to compete in the IHSA 2A Cross Country Championship. As exciting as this was, one of the more exciting parts was the ride down. Getting to leave [...]
The Standard: The Crusaders Charge Full Speed Ahead to Round 3
By Dan Golon ‘20 Your newly crowned underdog Crusader football team took on the South Elgin Storm this past, frigid Saturday evening. After a shaky 5-4 regular season, competing against some of the strongest teams in the state, the Crusaders have posted back-to-back no doubt playoff wins. Saturday, at [...]
The Standard: Jimmy Maguire’s Last Race at State
By Declan McGuire ‘20 The IHSA cross country finals may be one of the most attended high school sporting events, but not many get the opportunity to run in it. And even fewer can say that they were able to run in it after only doing cross country for [...]
The Standard: The Mud Bowl
By Charlie Fitzgerald ‘20 As kids, football players grew up watching legendary games like the ‘ice bowl’ or the ‘fog bowl’. The atmosphere and adversities that come with extreme weather just puts the cherry on top of epic football matchups. In the first round of the playoffs, our very [...]
IHSA Round 3 Quarterfinals
The Crusaders will host the Minooka Indians in the Class 8A IHSA quarterfinal this Saturday, November 16, at 5:00 PM. Ticket prices are $7.00 per person at the gate. Come on out and cheer on your Crusaders!
Cross Country State Championship
On Saturday, the cross country team competed in the state championship at Detweiller Park in Peoria. The Crusaders finish the season as the 25th best team in the state for class 2A. The top finisher for the Crusaders was Eddie Burke who ran a season best time of 16:08. [...]
Freshman Tryouts (11/12/19)
Players with the numbers below should report to the library with your chromebook right after school tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13. You will start with the concussion test. That will be followed by a team meeting in room 119. We will practice after the meeting from 5-7pm. Plan on being here [...]
Cross Country Sectionals
On Saturday, the cross country team competed in the IHSA Sectional at Thornridge. The team placed third and qualified for the state meet. This is just the sixth time in school history a team has qualified for the state finals. The top performance came from senior Jimmy Maguire, who [...]
Financial Aid & Scholarship Applications Open
Brother Rice Families, In an effort to continuously improve the Brother Rice experience for our families, we are excited to offer a new and improved financial aid and scholarship application process for the 2020-2021 school year. Scholarship and financial aid applications for the 2020-2021 school year are now available [...]
