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Rivalry game against Nazareth Academy ends in 13 point victory for RB
The Brookfield/La Grange border was buzzing as RB took on local rival Nazareth Academy Saturday afternoon at Naz. The Bulldogs came out firing straight from the gate, and took at 14 point lead into halftime and never looked back. The Dogs were once again led by senior Danny Loftus, who scored a game high 31 points. It was nice to have junior Cameron Mercer back in the starting lineup after after battling a sprained ankle the past week or so. Mercer scored 23 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. The Bulldogs return to action on Tuesday, January 14 at Glenbard East. Both Glenbard and RB are undefeated in conference. Come out and support the Bulldogs during a key conference tilt!
Defensive effort helps Bulldogs stay undefeated in Conference
The Bulldog defense was all over the court Friday night, hounding West Chicago during a 52-35 victory over the Wildcats. RB had 9 deflections, 8 steals, 2 blocks, and forced 18 turnovers. The wildcats struggled at times with the defensive intensity aligned with our 1-3-1 zone and diamond press. Starters Danny Loftus and Cameron Mercer chipped in 16 and 15 points, respectively. Junior Ben Biskupic came off the bench and led the Bulldogs with 3 assists. RB returns to action tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon against a good team at Nazareth Academy.
Bulldogs sweep season series against Ridgewood as Loftus keeps his impressive scoring streak going.
The Bulldogs finished a series sweep against a good Ridgewood team Tuesday night, beating the Rebels by a final of 65-51. Danny Loftus started off 2025 the same way he finished 2024; getting to the basket and scoring with impressive footwork and touch. Loftus scored a game high 30 points, and also grabbed 8 rebounds. Junior Colin Cimino entered the starting lineup for the first time this season and also grabbed 8 rebounds while playing tough defense throughout the contest. The Bulldogs continually got the ball into the paint against Ridgewood; shooting 60% on 2fga and scoring 36 points in the paint with 11 second-chance points. RB will put it's undefeated conference record on the line Friday night in a road game against West Chicago High School.
Bulldogs Fall to Lemont in final game of Jack Tosh Holiday Classic
The Bulldogs hung around with a good Lemont team during our final match-up of the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic. The Bulldogs trailed by 6 going into halftime, and ultimately fell to Lemont by a score of 70-58. Danny Loftus continued his stellar tournament play by leading the Bulldogs in scoring with 27 points. Loftus was relentless in attacking the paint all tournament long, getting layup after layup. It was a disappointing week for the Bulldogs, but we are eager to return to the court in 2025. Happy New Year to all of our RB Basketball Family!
Senior Leaders help propel RB to Jack Tosh Classic Victory
The senior trifecta of Danny Loftus, Vince Dockendorf and Mantas Sleinys came up big in the 64-59 Jack Tosh Tournament victory over Andrew High School. Loftus scored a game high 27 points and grabbed a game high 9 rebounds. Dockendorf chipped in 12 points and 3 assists, and Sleinys scored a season high 12 points and 6 rebounds. Sleinys got the crowd going with a couple of acrobatic dunks in the second half. RB returns to the court for our final game of ther tournament tomorrow (12/30) against a very good squad from Lemont.
RB Falls to 0-2 at Jack Tosh Holiday Classic
The Bulldogs battled all afternoon against a very good team from Glenbard West High School, but ultimately fell by a score of 66-55. Glenbard West's 1-3-1 zone limited easy scoring opportunities, and the Bulldogs played most of the second half without junior Cameron Mercer, who went down with an ankle injury. Senior Danny Loftus led the Dogs in scoring with 19 points. Junior Liam Enright came off the bench and dished out a game high 6 assists. The Bulldogs look to return to our winning ways on Monday (12/28), when we take on a solid Andrew team from Tinly Park.
Loftus' Double/Double not enough to keep Bulldogs from Consolation Bracket after Game 1 Jack Tosh Holiday Classis loss
Senior Danny Loftus was all over the court Thursday afternoon in game 1 of the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic against Christ the King High School. Loftus scored a game high 25 points and grabbed a game high 11 rebounds in the impressive double/double performance. Fellow Senior Vince Dockendorf scored a career high 16 points, including 4 made 3fg's. Ultimately Christ the King created 16 RB turnovers, which was too much to overcome in the 63-54 defeat. The Bulldogs look to get back on track tomorrow (12/27) against a very good team from Glenbard West.
Undefeated Streak in Conference continues after 69-49 Victory over Streamwood
The Bulldogs moved to 5-0 in the Upstate Eight conference after a 20 point home victory over Streamwood Friday night. Junior Cameron Mercer was all over the court defensively, and led the Bulldogs in scoring with 23 points. Seniors Vince Dockendorf and Danny Loftus chipped in 16 and 12 points, respectfully. It was Middle School Night at RB, and it was great watching and supporting our local feeder schools in action! The Bulldogs next return to the court for the Jack Tosh Holiday tournament at York. The Dogs will take on Christ the King High School, Thursday (12/26) at 12:00 PM.
Loftus explodes for 44 points in impressive outing versus Elmwood Park
Senior Danny Loftus put together an incredible effort in a 77-56 conference victory over Elmwood Park. Loftus scored an RB individual season high of 44 points, going 18-24 from the field. Loftus repeatedly got to the basket, oftentimes finishing through contact for the And1 3-point play. Credit to his teammates who recognized the hot hand and did their best to get him the ball. Loftus was all smiles after playing the game of his life. With the victory, the Bulldogs moved to 4-0 in conference and will look to keep their unbeaten streak going this Friday night against Streamwood High School.
Evanston too much for RB at Team Rose Shootout
The Bulldogs got of to a solid start Saturday morning against the Evanston Wildkits in game 1 of the prestigious Team Rose Shootout at Mount Carmel. After one quarter, it was a 2-point game. Ultimately Evanston utilized a barrage of made three point field goals (16 overall) to comfortably beat RB by a margin of 77-43. Senior Danny Loftus led the Bulldogs with 15 points. The Bulldogs will look to get back on track this Tuesday, with a conference match-up against Elmwood Park High School. The game will tip-off at RB at 7:00 PM. Hope to see you there!
Bulldogs cruise past Glenbard South, remain unbeaten in Conference
The Bulldogs remain unbeaten in conference, after a 58-30 victory over Glenbard South Thursday night. The Bulldogs came out hot, building a 38-14 halftime lead and eventually won the contest 58-30. Junior Cameron Mercer led all scorers with 18 points. Seniors Danny Loftus and Mantas Sleinys each chipped in 11 points. It was a varsity career high for Sleinys. Varsity returns to action this Saturday, at 10:00 AM as part of the prestigious Team Rose Event at Mount Carmel High School. The Bulldogs will take on a very good Evanston team. We hope to see our fans there!
Bulldogs move to 2-0 in conference with 58-50 road victory at Ridgewood
The Bulldogs continue to find success in the Upstate Eight, this time after a hard fought 8 point victory over longtime foe Ridgewood High School. The Bulldogs were led in scoring by senior Vince Dockendorf, who scored 18 points and made three 3fg's. Dockendorf competed hard on the defensive end as well. Junior Colin Cimino came off the bench and made a key 3fg to help spark a crucial second half run. The Dogs return to conference action on Thursday, with a 7:00 PM tip at Glenbard South High School.
Jack Tosh Holiday Classic Bracket for Dec 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 Announced for Varsity:
The Varsity Bulldogs will open up play on Thursday, December 26th vs. Christ the King at 12pm in the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic at York High School.
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De La Salle Winter Classic Schedule Announced for Freshman A, Freshman B, and Sophomores Dec 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th:
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21st Annual Bill VandeMerkt Thanksgiving Classic Results for Varsity, Sophomore, and Freshman A/B:
Click on this link to view the entire schedule and results for the 21st Annual Bill VandeMerkt Thanksgiving Classic, which begins Monday, November 25th for all levels.
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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