RECAP: Veon, Capone stand out in LT swimming sectional
November 22, 2011 • Ken Castle, Staff Reporter
The girls swim team wrapped up their season this past weekend at the Lyons Township Sectional meet. Each girl swam their hardest and tried to achieve a lifetime best time in their individual events. The LT Sectional had schools competing in this area. Though the girls unfortunately didn’t have anyone... Read more »
RECAP: Disappointing 2-7 end to football
November 21, 2011 • Andrew Hanley, Staff Reporter
The Bulldogs ended the 2011 football season 2-7. The senior stand out players were Dylan Beketic at quarterback, Alex Huffhines at wide out, Tyler Floros at running back, Chris Duplancich at tight end, Andy Suzuki at linebacker, and Mark Musial at linebacker. The Bulldogs football team is looking forward... Read more »
RECAP: Mclaughlin represents cross country at State
November 16, 2011 • Taylor Owen, Staff Reporter
This season for the girls cross country team has been very rewarding. The girls have changed their mindset about their races and their attitudes have seemed to change their results. Coach Kristi Sterling said, “The team accomplished all of the goals we hoped for. We were trying to focus less on times... Read more »
SPORTS RECAP: Girls volleyball loses at Regionals
November 8, 2011 • Cameron Kritikos, Sports Manager
As the fall sports season comes to a conclusion, the girl’s volleyball team ended the campaign on a sour note. The Bulldogs lost to the Lemont Indians on October 25th in their regional game. The Indians defeated the Bulldogs in two sets, with scores of 25-21 and 25-14. “Where we went wrong was probably... Read more »
SPORTS RECAP: 4OT loss brings Boys soccer to conclusion
November 7, 2011 • Candice Shelbrack, Design Editor
Only a few minutes into the fourth overtime, with the score all tied up at 1 to 1, the Riverside Brookfield Boys’ Soccer team ended their season with a loss to St. Joe’s. Senior goal keeper Max Ohle said, “I feel uneasy about it. I don’t like to talk about it that much. We played with valor... Read more »
SPORTS UPDATE: Homecoming not so celebratory
October 28, 2011 • Andrew Hanley, Staff Reporter
The Bulldogs (2-6) celebrated their homecoming against Nazareth (7-1). The road runners were too much for the Bulldogs to handle though. The Bulldogs had a rough game scoring only one touchdown. The Bulldogs gave it their all but lost 44-6. Dylan Beketic threw for 102 yards and one touchdown to Joe Odeh.... Read more »
SPORTS UPDATE: No playoffs for football team
October 13, 2011 • Andrew Hanley, Staff Reporter
The Bulldogs surprised the RB football fans during the blackout game by wearing black jerseys. They warmed up in front of a crowd that was all wearing black in their normal jerseys and then went into the locker room and changed into the all black uniforms which made the RB crowd to go crazy. Every... Read more »
SPORTS UPDATE: Girls volleyball promotes Volley for the Cure
October 12, 2011 • Taylor Owen, Staff Reporter
Many families around the nation and even here at RB are affected by breast cancer. This prompted the girls volleyball coach Dan Bonarigo to begin the tradition of the Volley for the Cure game against Morton High School. Bonarigo said, “I decided to start it because I think it’s important for our... Read more »
SPORTS UPDATE: Playoffs in sight for Girls volleyball
October 7, 2011 • Cameron Kritikos, Sports Manager
As expected, the girls’ volleyball team has lived up to all the hype coming into the season. Coming into 2011-2012, they were expected to compete for the Metro Suburban Conference title, and at this pace, it looks as if RB will bring home another title. The girls have started the season 13-7 overall... Read more »
SPORTS PREVIEW: Opening tournaments prep Boys soccer
September 22, 2011 • Candice Shelbrack, Design Editor
Starting the 23rd of August, Riverside Brookfield boys’ soccer season started with tournaments to get them warmed up. This year the Varsity is led by Head Coach Danny Makaric and Captains Jake Munoz, Jon Kingzette, and Ruben Chavez. Overall the first home game was a success. The varsity soccer team... Read more »






