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Bulldogs take down rival Lyons in exciting affair!
The Bulldogs of RB put together one of our best defensive efforts of the season during a 55-40 victory over Lyons Township High School on Saturday. The Bulldogs held LT to 32% shooting on 2fga and 13% shooting on 3fga. Credit to senior Cameron Mercer who took 3 charges during the game! Mercer also led the Dogs in scoring with 21 points; including 4 made 3fg's. The Bulldogs had 4 players in double figures (Mercer, Ben Biskupic, Noah VanTholen, and Liam Enright) in one of our most complete games of the season. It's a quick turnaround for RB, as we will take on a good team from Crete Monee High School this Monday, at 12:00 PM. The game will be played at Fenwick High School as part of their Dr. Martin Luther King Classic. Hope to see you there!
Pack-the-Place Night a success after 34 point victory over West Chicago High School
It was Pack-the-Place Night on Friday, and the energy and enthusiasm at the game created a great atmosphere for both the boys and girls basketball teams. The RB Boys squad used a 22-6 2nd quarter run to cruise to a 66-32 victory over West Chicago High School. RB did a great job turning defense into offense, with 8 steals and 8 deflections leading to 31 points off turnovers. Senior Cameron Mercer led a balanced attack for the Bulldogs with 12 points. Sophomore Noah VanTholen did a great job breaking down the West Chicago defense all game long. VanTholen consistently got into the paint; scoring 11 points, dishing out a game high 5 assists, and hammering down a couple of crowd pleasing slam dunks. It will be a quick turnaround for RB, as we take on neighborhood rival Lyons Township High School tomorrow (1/17) at LT for a 5:00 PM tip-off.
Points hard to come by as Bulldogs edge out Nazareth Academy
After a 20-7 1st quarter lead, it looked as if the Bulldogs would cruise to victory against neighborhood rival Nazareth Academy. Credit to the Road Runners for outscoring the Bulldogs 17-5 in the 2nd quarter to cut their deficit to 1 at halftime. RB struggled to get great shoots against the 2-3 zone from Nazareth and had difficultly connecting on 3fga (5-27). In the end, RB pulled out enough winning plays to secure a 61-56 victory. Senior Cameron Mercer scored 27 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Mercer also had a game high 5 deflections on defense. RB returns to conference action this Friday night against West Chicago High School. It's Pack-the-Place night, so come out and support both the boys and girls basketball teams!
RB cruises to 82-30 victory over Streamwood
The Bulldogs got off to a quick start on a rainy Thursday night against Streamwood. At the end of quarter 1, RB utilized a 23-2 1st quarter advantage to cruise to an eventual 50 point victory. The Bulldogs did a great job turning defense into offense and playing with pace; scoring 27 points in transition and 23 points off turnovers. Seniors Cameron Mercer and Colin Cimino chipped in 22 and 14 points, respectively. Junior Phillip Hilgenberg came off the bench to score 10 points on 3/4 shooting from the field. It's a quick turnaround for the Bulldogs, as we take on neighborhood rival Nazareth Academy this Saturday (1/10) at 3:30 PM at home. Come out and support the team!
Conference Battle goes the Bulldogs way in 66-40 Victory over Ridgewood
The Bulldogs moved to 5-1 in conference after besting the Rebels of Ridgewood for the 2nd time this season. RB outscored Ridgewood 17-5 in the 2nd quarter; taking a 14 point lead into halftime. The Bulldogs never looked back in the eventual 26 point victory. The Bulldogs shot 10/24 on 3fga (42%) and scored 18 points off of turnovers. Once again, Cameron Mercer led the Bulldogs in scoring with a game high 25 points, including 5 made 3fga. Senior Liam Enright chipped in 12 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists. The Bulldogs return to action Thursday night in a conference crossover game against Streamwood.
Sophomores win the DTG Winter Classic Championship at De La Salle High School:
Congratulations to Coach Porter, Coach Plungis, and the sophomore boys basketball team for winning the DTG Winter Classic at De La Salle High School. The sophomores went 4-0 in the 16 team tournament defeating Bulls Prep, Christ the King, Fenwick and De La Salle to take home the championship. The sophomore Bulldogs are now 12-3 overall and 5-0 in the Upstate 8.
Bulldogs finish Jack Tosh Holiday Classic at 2-2 after victory over Lemont High School.
The Bulldogs ended the 2025 calendar year on a high note after a 50-46 victory over a solid team from Lemont High School. The Bulldogs made more free throws than Lemont attempted during the tightly contested, back and forth game. Senior Cameron Mercer led the team in scoring with 18 points. Fellow senior Liam Enright scored 7 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists. After a few days off, the program looks forward to getting back on the court in 2026! We want to wish all of our players, families, coaches and fans a happy and healthy New Year!
Comeback effort against Rolling Meadows falls just short as Dogs lose by 2
The Bulldogs battled all game long, but ultimately weren't able to get over the hump in a 48-46 loss to Rolling Meadows High School. The Mustangs from Rolling Meadows took a 24-13 led into halftime during a game where points were hard to come by. RB scratched and clawed all game long but were never able to play from ahead and could not get a last second 3fga to go down as the buzzer was sounding. Foul trouble was an issue throughout. Senior Cameron Mercer led the Dogs in scoring with 14. Fellow senior Ben Biskupic chipped in 8 points, including 2 clutch 3-pointers late in the second half. The Bulldogs will look to end the Jack Tosh Holiday Tournament on a positive note when they take on Lemont High School tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 10:30 AM.
Tough shooting night against Batavia ends in disappointing 2nd round loss
The Bulldogs will not be champions of the 2025 Jack Tosh Holiday Classic. The team struggled to find consistent shooting throughout a 64-45 lose to Batavia High school. The Bulldogs shot 1-15 on 3fga (6.7%) and struggled to get clean looks from deep all game long. Credit to Batavia for playing terrific defense. The Bulldogs of RB struggled with turnovers throughout the game and also didn't move the basketball and rack up assists in the manner that this team has been accustomed. Seniors Cameron Mercer and Ben Biskupic led the Dogs in scoring with 17 and 12 points, respectively. After a day off on Sunday, the Bulldogs return to action against a though and physical team from Rolling Meadows High School Monday night at 7:30 PM. We'd love to see you there!
Mercer scores 1,000th Career Varsity Point as Bulldogs Advance to Winners Bracket at Jack Tosh Holiday Classic!
Congratulations to senior guard Cameron Mercer who scored his 1,000th career varsity point in the Bulldogs 63-43 opening round victory of Victor J. Andrew High School. Mercer has been a key contributor to the varsity team since his sophomore season as a starter. With the victory, the Bulldogs advanced to the winners bracket for the duration of the Tosh Holiday Classic. Senior Colin Cimino was on fire; connecting on 6 3fg's in route to a game high 20 points. In addition to his 1,000th career point, Mercer also chipped in 18 points total and a game high 10 rebounds. With the win, the Bulldogs will take on the fellow Bulldogs of Batavia High School in game 2 of the tournament. Tip-off is a 8:00 PM at York High School. We hope to see you there!
Dogs lose tough one to solid team from Glenbard East
The outside shots were not falling Friday night during a key showdown against Glenbard East High School. Credit to the Glenbard defense. It's tough to beat a good team when you shoot 3 from 21 on 3fga. The Bulldogs struggled to connect from deep all game long. Glenbard East had their inside and outside game working, and made 8 more FT's than the Bulldogs even attempted. Points in the paint, rebounds, assists and turnovers were all fairly even throughout the game. Ultimately Glenbard came away with a 66-55 victory. The Bulldogs were led by Cameron Mercer with 15 points. Fellow starts Liam Enright and Noah VanTholen each chipped in 10 points. The Bulldogs will look to avenge this loss later in the season, when Glenbard will travel to RB on February 3rd. In the meantime, the Bulldogs look to get ready for the Jack Tosh Holiday tournament. Our first game is Friday, December 26th at 6:30 PM against Andrew High School in Tinley Park.
Bulldogs Cruise past Elmwood Park and remain unbeaten in Conference
The Bulldogs jumped out to a fast start against Elmwood Park Tuesday night and never looked back. RB was able to extend a 20-4 1st quarter lead into a 37-5 halftime led and get all 14 players into the game. The Bulldogs lived in transition all game long, scoring 19 points on the run and turning 17 Elmwood Park turnovers into 21 points. The Bulldogs were led in scoring by senior guard Cameron Mercer with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Senior Colin Cimino scored 11 and junior Hunter Twitty scored a varsity career high 9 points. The Bulldogs are back in action Friday night (12/19) with an important clash against fellow unbeaten-in-conference opponent Glenbard East. The winner will take over sole possession of the Upstate 8 through the first half of the season. The game kicks off at 7:00 PM at Glenbard East. Come out and support the team!
Team Rose Classic at Mt. Carmel High School ends in close lose to Leo
The Bulldogs battled all morning long in the second game of the prestigious Team Rose Classic hosted all weekend long at Mt. Carmel high school. The Bulldogs took on the Lions of Leo High School. The game was much closer than the final score would indicate, as Leo hit some clutch free throws down the stretch. Leo shot the ball well all afternoon, connecting on 11 of 25 3fga (44%) and 17 of 22 Free Throws (77%). The Bulldogs struggled to score in transition and were limited in second chance opportunities as well. Senior Cameron Mercer kept his impressive scoring prowess going; finishing with 25 points on 8 of 12 shooting and 5 of 7 shooting from 3FG. Sophomore Noah VanTholen scored 12 points and dished out 4 assists. The Bulldogs return to action Tuesday evening, with a 7:00 PM tip at Elmwood Park High School.
Bulldogs jump out to quick lead over Glenbard South and never look back
The Bulldogs got off to a hot start against Glenbard South Friday evening. RB turned a 19-8 1st quarter lead into a 63-46 home victory. The Bulldogs grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and scored 40 points in the paint. The ball was zipping all over the court as RB finished with 15 Assists on 25 made baskets. Sophomore Noah VanTholen led the Dogs in scoring for the first time in his young varsity career. VanTholen scored 19 points; shooting an efficient 8 for 10 from the field and a perfect 3 for 3 on 3fga. Senior Cameron Mercer scored 17 points and grabbed a game high 9 rebounds. It's a quick turnaround for the Bulldogs, as the team takes on Leo High School as part of a great lineup of teams at the Team Rose classic hosted by Mt. Carmel High School.
Bulldogs Remain unbeaten in Conference, outlast Ridgewood in contested battle
Conference rival Ridgewood got off to a fast start Tuesday night at RB. The Rebels came out with great energy, and jumped out to a 9-2 lead before finishing the 1st quarter with a 3 point advantage. The Bulldogs of RB were able to claw their way to a 1 point halftime lead, before eventually pulling away for a 60-48 conference victory. The Bulldogs overcame a sluggish shooting night from the 3-point arc with some terrific shooting from the free throw line; going 15/16 in the game (94%). Once again, senior Cameron Mercer led the Bulldogs in scoring with 24 points. Fellow senior Colin Cimino played a complete game by chipping in 11 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists. Sophomore Anthony Tyler came off the bench to school two clutch baskets in the 4th quarter to help put the game away. The Bulldogs will look to remain unbeaten in the Upstate 8 when the take on Glenbard South High School Friday night (12/12) at 7:00 PM at RB.
Bulldogs Remain unbeaten in Conference, outlast Ridgewood in contested battle
Conference rival Ridgewood got off to a fast start Tuesday night at RB. The Rebels came out with great energy, and jumped out to a 9-2 lead before finishing the 1st quarter with a 3 point advantage. The Bulldogs of RB were able to claw their way to a 1 point halftime lead, before eventually pulling away for a 60-48 conference victory. The Bulldogs overcame a sluggish shooting night from the 3-point arc with some terrific shooting from the free throw line; going 15/16 in the game (94%). Once again, senior Cameron Mercer led the Bulldogs in scoring with 24 points. Fellow senior Colin Cimino played a complete game by chipping in 11 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists. Sophomore Anthony Tyler came off the bench to school two clutch baskets in the 4th quarter to help put the game away. The Bulldogs will look to remain unbeaten in the Upstate 8 when the take on Glenbard South High School Friday night (12/12) at 7:00 PM at RB.
Enright's 3-Point Prowess helps Bulldogs Kick-off Conference play in Style!
Senior guard Liam Enright came out firing Friday night. Enright connected on a season high 5 made 3-pointers, enroute to a career best point total of 19. Enright and fellow senior Cameron Mercer both scored 19 points, while Mercer also contributed a career best 9 steals on the defensive end. The Bulldogs cruised to a 70-27 victory over conference opponent Fenton High School, and opened up a 1-0 conference record in the Upstate 8. It's a busy upcoming week of basketball for the Bulldogs. The Dogs take on rival Ridgewood on Tuesday (12/9) and fellow conference opponent Glenbard South on Friday (12/12) before traveling to Mt. Carmel High School for the Team Rose Shootout against Leo on Saturday (12/13). There are plenty of opportunities to support the 4-1 Bulldogs. We hope to see you in the stands soon!
Bulldogs Lose Contested battle to Thornwood in Championship Game of the VandeMerkt Classic!
The weather didn't stop fans from enjoying an instant classis between the Bulldogs of RB and the Thunderbirds of Thornwood High School during the Championship game of the VandeMerkt Thanksgiving Classic! The final score ended up at 63-59. Down by 2 with 15 seconds left, sophomore Noah VanTholen broke down the defense on a drive-and-kick, but senior Colin Cimino's 3fga attempt rimmed in and out as time was expiring. Senior Cam Mercer led the Dogs with 20 points. Cimino chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds, and fellow senior Liam Enright scored 11 points to go with 9 assists. Congratulations to Mercer and Cimino who were named to the All-Tournament Team, and congrats to Coach Williams and Thornwood High School on a hard earned championship victory. RB opens up conference play this Friday, December 5th against Fenton High School. It's the pack the place night, so let's pack the gym starting at 6:00 PM for the girls and 7:15 for the boys!
Bulldogs Advance to Championship Game of VandeMerkt Classic!
The gym was buzzing Friday afternoon as neighborhood rivals RB and Fenwick went at it in the battle of two 2-0 teams. RB led the game throughout, but had a difficult time putting the feisty and toughminded Friars away. Ultimately, the Bulldogs prevailed with a 64-57 victory. For the third game in a row, the Bulldogs were led in scoring by senior guard Cameron Mercer. This time Mercer scored 22 points. Senior Ben Biskupic played his best game of the year; scoring 13 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, 4 of which came on the offensive end. Biskupic also dove on the floor multiple times throughout the game, making winning contributions and securing key lose balls in the 2nd half. With the victory, the Bulldogs advance to the Championship game of the VandeMerkt Classic against fellow unbeaten Thornwood High School. If you're looking for something to do on a snowy Saturday afternoon, come out and support the Bulldogs! Tip-off is at 1:30 PM in the main gym.
Bulldogs Improve to 2-0 after taking down Hinsdale South
The Bulldogs improved to 2-0 on the season after beating Hinsdale South 73-34 in game 2 of the VandeMarkt Thanksgiving Classic. Senior Cameron Mercer once again led the Dogs in scoring, with 23 points. Senior Ben Biskupic scored 17 points and fellow seniors Colin Cimino and Liam Enright each chipped in 9 points, respectfully. The Bulldogs will take on fellow 2-0 team Fenwick on Friday, with the winner advancing to the Championship game of the VandeMarkt. The game will tip-off at 4:30 PM at RB. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our players, families, alumni, friends and fans. We are grateful for our support of our program and look forward to an exciting season!
High Flying Bulldogs start Season 1-0!
The slam dunks were coming fast and furiously, as Seniors Cameron Mercer, Colin Cimino; Junior Hunter Twitty; and sophomore Noah VanTholen all soared above the rim and got slam dunks to go down as the Bulldogs advanced to 1-0 in game 1 of the Vandemerkt Tournament Holiday classic . The Bulldogs were lead by Mercer with 25 points in the 87-26 victory of Golder College Prep. All 14 players on the team received minutes and made winning contributions. It's a quick turnaround, as the Bulldogs return to action Wednesday (11/26) evening with a 6:00 tipoff against Hinsdale South High School. It should be a great atmosphere at RB, so come on out and support the Bulldogs!
Riverside Brookfield 3rd-8th Grade Fall Classic Results:
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Congratulations to the 2025 Fall Classic Tournament Champions:
3rd Gold: Breakaway Gold
3rd Silver: Breakaway Red
4th Gold: Hinsdale Inferno Red
4th Silver: Elmhurst Knights White
5th Gold: Breakaway Gold
5th Silver: Riverside Brookfield Bulldogs Blue
5th Bronze: Western Springs Blazers
6th Gold: Geneva Hoop Squad
6th Silver: Glen Ellyn Titans White
7th Gold: Vikings United
7th Silver: LAC Thunder
8th Gold: Vikings United
8th Silver: Lincoln Way Wildcats
Bill VandeMerkt Thanksigving Classic Schedules Announced for Varsity, Sophomore, and Freshman:
The 21st annual Bill VandeMerkt Thanksgiving Classic Schedule has been announced.
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22nd Annual Summer Shootout--NCAA Live Event June 20-21-22 Info:
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Click here to view scores from the event
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21st Riverside Brookfield Summer Shootout is once again an NCAA Live Event
The 21st annual summer shootout was held on June 21-23 and was an NCAA Live event about 200 college coaches in attendance.
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Congratulations to Coach Reingruber on being named IBCA District 8 Co-Coach of the Year!
Congratulations to Coach Reingruber on being named the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association District 8 Co-Coach of the Year because of the teams success in the 2023-24 season. The Bulldogs had a 26-5 overall record, won the Metro Suburban Conference championship and defeated two top 25 teams during the season. This award is the 4th time (2019, 2021, 2022, 2024) in Coach Reingruber's 7 year career that he has won the award. He will be honored at a banquet at Redbird arena, at Illinois State University on Saturday, May 4th.
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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