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Brother Rice Football Season Ends With Championship Game Loss
The Crusaders weren't able to complete a perfect season, falling to Loyola Academy in the IHSA Class 8A state championship game.
CHAMPAIGN, IL - The magic that was the 2018 Brother Rice Crusaders football season came to an end Saturday night in the IHSA Class 8A state championship game. Loyola Academy prevailed, 13-3, in a championship match-up of Chicago Catholic League teams.
A 20-yard field goal from Jack McMahon in the third quarter was the only score the Crusaders put on the scoreboard. After a scoreless first quarter, Loyola had a touchdown and a field goal in the second quarter to take a 10-0 lead at halftime. The Ramblers added a field goal in the second half to ice the game.
The Crusaders finish the season 13-1 and reached their first state championship game in 33 years.
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To the coaches, staff, managers, parents, and players of @BrotherRiceFB: Thank you for what you’ve done for our school and our community. You may not yet realize the importance and the impact you’ve had this year. One day, you will.
Truly, thank you for the 2018 season.
— BrotherRiceTV (@BrotherRiceTV) November 25, 2018
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