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Caravan ousts Rice, readies for St. Rita

BY MIKE CLARK mclark@suntimes.com — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Mount Carmel roared back from a 2-0 deficit to knock out Brother Rice 10-2 Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the IHSBCA Richards Regional and set up a semifinal showdown with rival St. Rita.

McQuillan, Rice at home on road

BY MIKE CLARK mclark@suntimes.com — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Brian McQuillan drove in four runs and pitched three innings for the win as Brother Rice cruised past Evergreen Park 13-2 Monday in the first round of the IHSBCA Richards Regional.

Crusaders' Koziol commits to LSU

BY MIKE CLARK mclark@suntimes.com — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Brother Rice shortstop/pitcher Kevin Koziol, the reigning Gatorade Illinois Baseball Player of the Year, has committed to defending national champ Louisiana State.

Frain ushers in win for Crusaders vs. St. Rita

BY MIKE CLARK mclark@suntimes.com — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Dan Frain, who's trying to win an outfield job for Brother Rice, had two hits and scored a run to help his own case and pace the Crusaders to a 7-4 win over St. Rita on Wednesday.

Biondo's bat keeps Crusaders rolling

BY MIKE CLARK mclark@suntimes.com — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

After playing a backup role this spring, Justin Biondo is making the most of his expanded playing time for Brother Rice. He drove in five runs Wednesday in the Crusaders' 14-13, eight-inning win over Sandburg.

When good players miss the cut

BY PAT DISABATO pdisabato@southtownstar.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00 CST

Pat Disabato: Selecting an all-area team, no matter the high school sport, is an arduous task. Statistics are a major part of the selection process, but how a candidate performs against elite competition is a key factor as well.

March, Crusaders focused on future

BY MIKE CLARK mclark@suntimes.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00 CST

After seeing their spring season come to a frustratingly early end, Ryan March and his Brother Rice baseball teammates are intent on moving forward. On Tuesday, March sparked the Crusaders to an 8-7 win over Mount Carmel.

Upstart Andrew bolts past Crusaders

BY PAT DISABATO -- SOUTHTOWN STAR — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00 CST

Andrew ended No. 3 Brother Rice's baseball season in stunning fashion on Saturday, blanking the host Crusaders 12-0 in a Class 4A regional final behind the pitching of Brett Maus and a 17-hit attack.

Rice's Koziol is Gatorade Player of Year

BY PAT DISABATO pdisabato@southtownstar.com — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:00 CST

Brother Rice junior pitcher/shortstop Kevin Koziol has been named Gatorade's Illinois Baseball Player of the Year.

Brother Rice tops Marian Catholic

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00 CST

Brother Rice 12, Marian Catholic 2: Kevin Koziol went 3-for-4 with three RBI to lead the host Crusaders (31-2) past Marian Catholic in five innings.

Crusaders top Bremen

Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00 CST

Brother Rice 12, Bremen 9: T.J. Bujanski earned the win on the bump and drove in three runs to lead the top-ranked Crusaders (30-2) past Bremen. Kevin Callahan went deep and drove in two, while Bobby Schuch went 2-for-3 with three RBI in the victory.

Top-ranked Crusaders edge Lincoln-Way Central

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00 CST

Brother Rice 9, Lincoln-Way Central 8: Kevin Koziol and Kevin Callahan both homered as the No. 1 Crusaders (29-1) got past the Knights. Pat Gannon (9-0) fanned five in three innings for the win.

Brother Rice downs Gordon Tech

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00 CST

Brother Rice 9, Gordon Tech 3: The top-ranked Crusaders (28-1) won the Catholic League crossover as Brian Baldwin (3-for-3, double, homer, three RBI) and Kevin Callahan (2-for-4, double, three RBI) paced the offense. Vincenzo Chimera (1-0) allowed no earned runs over four innings to get the win.

St. Rita ends Rice's run of perfection

By Pat Disabato, Staff writer — Sun, 17 May 2009 04:00 CST

Brother Rice recorded its share of come-from-behind victories during its incredible 27-game winning streak to start the season.

South Side stunner: St. Rita blanks Rice

BY SEAN DUNCAN — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00 CST

Top-ranked Brother Rice finally lost on Saturday after a 27-0 start, falling 4-0 to No. 3 St. Rita and Scott Marinier, who pitched a four-hitter.

Extra nice for Brother Rice

By Pat Disabato, Staff writer — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00 CST

The whispers coming from the St. Rita dugout directed at Brother Rice's Kevin Callahan as he was standing in the batter's box Thursday hardly were flattering. The Mustangs' intent was to distract the Crusaders' 6-foot-1, 250-pound left-handed slugger. Instead, it made the senior concentrate even harder on the task at hand, which was to let his bat do the talking.

Palmer's HR sets tone as Crusaders roll

BY SEAN DUNCAN — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:00 CST

Ricky Palmer led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run and Kevin Callahan slugged a grand slam in the third, powering unbeaten and top-ranked Brother Rice past No. 3 St. Rita 10-6 on Thursday.

Showdown on South Side: St. Rita vs. Rice

BY PAT DISABATO pdisabato@southtownstar.com — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00 CST

One never knows when the baseball gods will provide an opportunity at redemption. For St. Rita, that time is now � against rival Brother Rice, which ended the Mustangs' Catholic League Blue title hopes a year ago.

Rice stays unbeaten

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00 CST

Brother Rice 13, St. Laurence 3: In a five-inning affair, the top-ranked Crusaders improved to 26-0 behind Dan Walsh (3-0), who threw a no-hitter through 3 1/3 innings, while striking out four and giving up an earned run.

Brother Rice takes two

Sat, 9 May 2009 00:00 CST

Brother Rice 8-11, De La Salle 4-1: The top-ranked Crusaders remained undefeated thanks to homers from Kevin Callahan, Brian Baldwin and T.J. Bujanski in the first game.

Brother Rice tops Fenwick

Thu, 7 May 2009 00:00 CST

Brother Rice 6, Fenwick 1: The top-ranked Crusaders (23-0, 10-0 Catholic League Blue) remained undefeated behind Kevin Koziol (5-0), who threw a complete game, surrendered six hits, struck out eight and also had a homer and three RBI. Ryan Koziol also went 2-for-3 with an RBI for Brother Rice.