Brother Rice has started each of the last four seasons in impressive fashion. This year’s 8-0 start is in line with what the Crusaders have done the last three seasons, when they began 10-1 in 2021-22, 12-1 in 2022-23 and a sparkling 15-0 in 2023-24. Can coach Conte Stamas’ team roll into next week’s Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic unbeaten for the second year in a row? Is this team capable of winning 30-plus games for a third straight year? A big nonconference tilt awaits this weekend with a showdown against Bolingbrook.
Although Brother Rice has nice wins over Joliet West, Fenwick, Loyola and Oak Lawn, matching up with Davion Thompson and Co. provides an ideal measuring stick. Marcos Gonzales, who’s headed to The Citadel, is a four-year veteran and dependable senior guard.
He has been a force, averaging 20.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Shooter Jack Weigus, a transfer from Hinsdale South who’s averaging just under 15 points, is another legit scoring option and spaces the floor with his shooting. Last year’s sixth man, 6-3 KJ Morris (9.3 points per game), and 6-5 Caden Workman (8.
8) continue to make an impact in supporting roles. Mundelein’s Bishop underrated Although Mundelein pulled off an upset of Stevenson last weekend, the Mustangs aren’t projected to push league-favorite Warren in the North Suburban Conference. Waukegan, Lake Forest, Libertyville and Stevenson are considered to be those top challengers.
But as one of those teams found out last wee.
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