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Bulldogs remain undefeated in conference after victory over St. Francis
The Bulldogs grinded out a hard earned 55-46 victory over a gritty St. Francis team Tuesday night in Wheaton. The contest was close throughout, as RB was never able to put away the Spartans from St. Francis. Junior Stefan Cicic again led the way inside, scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Senior Hunter Ferguson scored 13 points including multiple hustle plays throughout the contest, and junior Will Gonzalez scored 11. Senior Rex Dockendorf came of the bench to connect on two huge 3fg attempts in the 2nd quarter. With the win, RB remains undefeated in conference. The Bulldogs return to action Saturday afternoon with a big rivalry game against Morton. Come out and support the Bulldogs! Tipoff is at 2:30 PM at Morton East High School.
Lyons Township upends Riverside Brookfield in neighborhood rivalry game.
The Bulldogs jumped out to a strong first quarter start Saturday afternoon against Lyons Township High School. The Dogs started the game on an 8-0 run, but took a one point deficit into halftime in a back and forth affair. Ultimately, LT pulled away from RB, and won the neighborhood rivalry game by a score of 61-49. The Bulldogs struggled to find their shooting stroke all game, going 5/31 on 3fga. Lyons more than doubled the Bulldogs in points in the paint, and slowly wore RB down over 4 quarters. Senior Arius Alijosius and junior Stefan Cicic each scored 14 points in defeat. RB returns to action Tuesday, January 31st with a key conference tilt against St. Francis. The game kicks off at 7:00 PM in Wheaton.
Bulldogs cruise past Chicago Christian, remain undefeated in conference.
The Bulldogs jumped out to a strong first quarter lead against Chicago Christian Friday night and never looked back. A 21-13 run to start the game helped propel RB to a 78-56 victory. With the win, RB remains in sole possession of first place without a loss in conference. The victory was a total team effort. Junior Stefan Cicic lead the Dogs in scoring with 25 points on 12/13 shooting. Senior Arius Alijosius chipped in 21 points, including 5 made 3fg's. Juniors Will Gonzalez and Steven Brown scored 14 and 9 points, respectively. RB returns to action Saturday afternoon with a big game against a state ranked Lyons Township varsity squad.
Victory over ICCP keeps Bulldogs in sole possession of 1st place in Conference
The Bulldogs beat I.C. Prep on Tuesday night in an important game with major ramifications in the Metro Suburban Conference. RB entered the game in first place, with an undefeated record in conference. IC Prep owned sole possession of 2nd place, with their only conference loss occurring in game 1 vs the Bulldogs. RB used a 19-1 2nd quarter run to help secure a 66-48 victory. It was a balanced effort for the Bulldogs, with 4 players in double figures. Juniors Stefan Cicic and Will Gonzalez led the dogs in scoring with 18 and 15 points, respectfully. Senior Arius Alijosius scored 13, and junior Steven Brown came off the bench to score 11. RB returns to action this Friday night against Chicago Christian, and will play neighborhood rival Lyons Township on Saturday at 5:00 PM.
Bulldogs survive triple overtime thriller against Aurora Christian
The action was intense in a back-and-forth game Thursday night at Aurora Christian High School. Both teams had opportunities to seal the game at various points throughout the contest, but RB ultimately prevailed 72-66 in the 3rd overtime. Junior Stefan Cicic put forth a monster effort, playing 43 minutes and scoring 28 points while grabbing an RB season high 28 rebounds. Cicic was all over the boards Thursday night, falling 4 rebounds shy of the all-time school record. Junior Will Gonzalez scored 22 points, including a thunderous dunk as time was expiring to help seal the victory. With the win, the Bulldogs remain in first place in conference and take on second place ICCP Tuesday night at RB. Come out and support the Bulldogs in one of our most important games this season. Tip off is 7:00 PM on the 24th!
Bulldogs get past tough Fenwick team in front of lively crowd in Oak Park.
Fenwick Academy and Riverside Brookfield have had some competitive basketball games over the years, and Monday afternoon in Oak Park was no exception. The Bulldogs prevailed 56-45 in front of a raucous crowd in a game that was televised on WCIU Chicago. The Bulldogs got off to a fast start and were able to maintain their lead throughout all 4 quarters. It was a balanced effort for the Bulldogs, with Stefan Cicic (17 points), Will Gonzalez (16 points), and Arius Alijosius (12 points) leading the way. Senior Marcus Turner hit two big 3 fg's and took two key charges to help seal the victory. The Bulldogs return to action Thursday evening against Aurora Christian, where the team will look to maintain their 1st place standing in conference.
Bulldogs are Victorious in the Marshall MLK Dream Classic vs. LaLumiere
The RB varsity Bulldogs produced a 12 point victory against Indiana LaLumiere Saturday afternoon in a fun environment at Marshall High School. The game was scheduled as part of the MLK Dream Classic Shootout, one of the more competitive events in the area. It was a balanced win for the Bulldogs. Junior Stefan Cicic lead the Bulldogs in scoring and rebounding with 21 and 9, respectively. Senior Arius Alijosius contributed 20 points, included 6 made 3 fga. The Bulldogs return to action Monday afternoon against neighborhood rival Fenwick for a 3:00 PM tilt.
Gonzalez's All-Around game helps RB cruise past Timothy Christian
Will Gonzalez was all over the court Friday night in an 81-38 victory for the Bulldogs. The Junior scored 12 points, and grabbed an RB season high 15 rebounds against the Trojans. Gonzalez's 5 assists led the Bulldgos as well. The victory was a total team effort. Four players scored in double figures, and 11 different players made baskets. The Bulldogs were led by senior Arius Alijosius with 20 points and Junior Stefan Cicic with 16. Junior Steven Brown came off the bench and provided a great lift; scoring 10 points and going a perfect 4-4 from the field. RB returns to action Saturday against Indiana powerhouse La Lumiere at Marshall High School as part of a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Shootout.
Bulldogs get past Wheaton Academy, stay undefeated in conference.
The Riverside Brookfield Bulldogs got past Wheaton Academy Tuesday night to improve their conference record to 4-0. A strong first quarter helped propel the Bulldogs to a 59-47 victory. Junior Stefan Cicic led 3 Bulldogs in double figures with 22 points. This was Cicic's third straight game scoring 20+ points. Junior Will Gonzalez chipped in 14 points, in part by going 7-7 from the Free Throw line. The Bulldogs return to action this Friday night against Conference rival Timothy Christian in Elmhurst for a 7:30 PM tip.
RB Uses 2nd half surge to power past Nazareth Academy.
The Riverside Brookfield Bulldogs trailed neighborhood rival Nazareth Academy by 6 points at halftime. The Bulldogs held Nazareth to 3 points in the 3rd quarter, before ultimately winning the non-conference affair by 13 points. The Bulldogs were again led by junior center Stefan Cicic, with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Junior guard Steven Brown provided a spark off the bench, scoring 14 points. Senior Marcus Turner chipped in 12 points and provided a strong defensive effort. The Bulldogs return to action this Tuesday, December 10th against Wheaton Academy. It's Pack-the-Place night, so come out and support the Varsity Girls Bulldogs 5:30 PM and Boys Varsity at 7:00!
Bulldogs finish Jack Tosh York Holiday Tournament 3-1 with narrow victory over Palatine
The RB varsity Bulldog team finished up the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic with a 1 point victory over Palatine High School. The back-and-forth game was highly competitive throughout; with the Dogs ultimate winning 59-58 in a fun atmosphere. The Bulldogs were again led by Junior Center Stefan Cicic, who scored 21 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Congratulations to Cicic on being named to the All-Tournament Team at York. Senior Arius Alijosius scored 16 points, and junior Will Gonzalez chipped in 9. The Bulldogs return to action next Saturday, January 8th, at Nazareth Academy. Happy New Year to all the Bulldog fans out there and best wishes for a joyous 2023!
Bulldogs fall to St. Ignatius for 2nd time this season
For the second time in less than a month, the RB varsity basketball team could not get past a good team from St. Ignatius College Prep. The Bulldogs lost 70-45, and will not have the opportunity to move onto the final four of the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic. RB was paced by Junior Big Man Stefan Cicic, who led the dogs with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Senior Arius Alijosius chopped in 10. The Bulldogs will look to end the Tosh tournament with a 3-1 record when the take on a good Palatine team Thursday evening for a 6:00 PM tip off.
Cicic's complete game helps RB advance to Final 8 in Jack Tosh Holiday Tournament
Junior Big Man Stefan Cicic played a complete game and stuffed the stat sheet like a holiday stocking. Cicic led the Bulldogs in points, rebounds, and assists; posting a 13-11-7 stat line. Cicic helped power the Bulldogs to a 54-49 win against a very solid Lake Forest team. Starters Will Gonzalez and Hunter Ferguson each chipped in 11 points as well. The Bulldogs return to action, Wednesday, December 28th for 3:30 PM tip against St. Ignatius. The Bulldogs will look to avenge a narrow loss from earlier this season.
Alijosius stays hot, helps propel Bulldogs to a first round victory in game 1 of Tosh Tourney
A 5 day layoff from game action certainly didn't impact Senior Arius Alijosius hot shooting of late. Alijosius connected on 7 made 3's in 9 attempts, the most made 3's over the past 15 years in the Jack Tosh Holiday tournament. Alijoisius finished with a game high 29 points, as the Bulldogs cruised past Schaumburg High School 59-38 in their first round match up. The Bulldogs look to continue their winning ways Tuesday afternoon in a 2nd round tilt against a good Lake Forest Scouts team.
Alijosius' Hot Shooting propels RB past St. Edwards
Senior Arius Alijosius came out on fire Tuesday night in the Bulldogs 78-49 victory over St. Edwards. Alijosius connected on 8 3fg's, one shy of the all-time school record, in route to scoring a game high 30 points. Junior Stefan Cicic added 18 points, and senior Marcus Turner scored 10. The Bulldogs had 23 assists on 30 made field goals! The Bulldogs improved to 8-3 overall and next take the court Monday, December 26th at 11:30 AM at the Jack Tosh Holiday Tournament. Happy Holiday's from the RB Boys Basketball Program!
Team Effort Elevates Bulldogs Past St. Francis
The Bulldogs received contributions from many players in route to an 81-58 victory over a solid St. Francis opponent. RB got off to a slow start and trailed by 4 points at the end of the first quarter. The Bulldogs outscored St. Francis by 14 points in the 2nd quarter and took a 10 point lead into halftime. A key defensive charge by senior Marcus Turner helped give the Bulldogs momentum early in the quarter. Junior Will Gonzalez led RB in scoring with 19 points; going 5 for 6 on 3fg's. Junior Stefan Cicic chipped in 17 and senior Airius Alijosius scored 15.
Varsity Jack Tosh Holiday Classic at York High School Bracket Released:
Varsity Basketball will participate in the annual Jack Tosh Holiday Classic at York High School on December 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30th. The Bulldogs open up play on Monday, December 26th vs. Schaumburg at 11:30am.
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Bulldogs lose tough one to St. Ignatius
The RB varsity basketball lost a tough game to St. Ignatius High School at a fun atmosphere in the Team Rose Shootout at Mt. Carmel High School. After jumping out to a quick lead, St. Ignatius hung around before gaining a lead in the 3rd quarter. It was a back-and-forth game from there, but the Bulldogs ultimate lost by a score of 69-63. The Dogs were led in scoring by senior Arius Alijosius with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Juniors Stefan Cicic and Will Gonzalez chipped in 16 and 14 points, respectively. The Bulldogs return to action this Friday, December 16th with a home tilt against St. Francis High School.
Balanced effort helps Bulldogs handle Chicago Christian.
The RB varsity basketball team got off to a fast start against Chicago Christian and never looked back. The Bulldogs came out firing, and cruised to a 73-40 victory. Starters Arius Alijosius and Stefan Cicic lead the Bulldogs with 18 points each. Moses Soto came off the bench to score 9 points, and senior Hunter Ferguson lead the team with a season high 10 assist. RB returns to action Saturday, December 10th with a 3:30 tip against St. Ignatius at Mt. Carmel high school.
Cicic too much for Ridgewood, drops 28 in a victory for Bulldogs.
Junior big man Stefan Cicic dominated inside Tuesday night against Ridgewood, scoring 28 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in route to a 65-46 victory over Ridgewood High School. RB came out firing in the 3rd quarter, extending a 9 point halftime lead into a 19 point victory. Senior Arius Alijosius chipped in 16 points, going 4-6 on 3FG. The Bulldogs return to action Friday night, with a home game against conference rival Chicago Christian.
Bulldogs come out firing against IC Catholic Prep, start out 1-0 in conference.
The Bulldogs started off this conference schedule strong with a 65-42 win over rival IC Catholic Prep. Junior big man Stefan Cicic dominated around the basket with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Senior Rex Dockendorf came off the bench and chipped in 8 points. It was solid effort both offensively and defensively for RB. The Bulldogs look forward to a busy upcoming week of basketball with home games Tuesday and Friday against Ridgewood and Chicago Christian; before taking on St. Ignatius Saturday afternoon at Mt. Carmel High school.
Bulldogs fall to Benet Academy in Chicago Elite Classic
The Bulldogs fell to a good Benet team 58-42 in the Friday Night nightcap of the Chicago Elite Classic. It was a fun atmosphere and a memorable night for our players competing on the campus and basketball court at UIC. Benet jumped out to an early lead that the Bulldogs were not able to overcome. The team was led by senior Arius Alijosius with 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Bulldogs look to get back on track Saturday afternoon at IC Catholic.
Congratulations to Coach Reingruber Named 2022 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association District Coach Of The Year!
Congratulations to Coach Reingruber for being named an Illinois Basketball Coaches Association District 8 Coach of the Year for 4A. The Bulldogs had a tremendous season, finishing 23-6 overall, 11-1 in the conference, winning the Metro Suburban Conference Championship. The Bulldogs also won the Class 4A Regional Championship for the 3rd consecutive season. Coach Reingruber has been lucky to win this prestigious award 3 times in his 5 years as a head coach. He will be honored at a banquet at Illinois State University in Bloomington, IL on April 30th.
RB Bulldogs Basketball Named One of the Top 15 Winningest Basketball Programs of the Decade!
Congratulations to all players, coaches, parents, and everyone else involved in making the Riverside Brookfield Basketball program one of the Top 15 winningest basketball programs of the decade according to the Chicago Sun Times. It is a tremendous honor for our program!
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