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Brother Rice High School
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Brother Rice High School is a private, all-male Catholic college preparatory institution located at 10001 S. Pulaski Road in Chicago, Illinois, operating under the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers educational tradition. Founded in 1956 and serving the Chicagoland area for over 60 years, the school delivers a four-year college-preparatory curriculum featuring 14 Advanced Placement courses, the Mount Sion special education inclusion program (currently serving 12 students across three classes), and the Leaders in STEM program. Academic outcomes include an average ACT score of 30, 21 AP Scholars in the Class of 2024, and $23 million in college scholarships earned.

The school's program surface extends well beyond academics. Brother Rice operates 16 varsity sports (including football, which won the 2025 IHSA Class 7A State Championship at 13-1), a competitive robotics team (2nd at the 2025 MATE ROV Midwest Regional, 19th at the World Championship), BRTV student broadcasting on the Marquee Network, and the student-run newspaper The Standard. Faith formation is delivered through Kairos retreats and the 2025-launched Men of Edmund Celebration of Faith across five parish partners. The institution is supported by an active alumni and parent community via the Crusader Fund, Rice Rises monthly giving, Capital Campaign, and a Circle of Champions / Hall of Fame alumni engagement structure. In July 2026, the school will transition from a President–Principal model to a Head of School framework, with Mark Donahue '74 as the inaugural Head of School.

The revenue model is tuition-based with annual billing and a financial aid / scholarship overlay, supplemented by a diversified fundraising program (Crusader Fund, Rice Rises, Capital Campaign, Planned Giving, Be Exceptional Gala, Gold Key Raffle, Giving Tuesday). The school is a 501(c)-style nonprofit governed by a Board of Directors under the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers umbrella, with 101–250 employees, Cognia accreditation earned in July 2025, and operations concentrated in the Chicago metropolitan area.

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Brother Rice High School is a private, all-male Catholic college-preparatory school in Chicago, operating for over 60 years under the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers tradition, serving approximately 500–1,000 students with 14 AP courses, 16 varsity sports, and a robust faith-formation and alumni-giving ecosystem.

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Chicago
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North America
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Serves global market

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Catholic secondary education, college preparatory programs, faith-based education, special education inclusion, varsity athletics programs
Industry1 code
1Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools
CodeEDAJABAKPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Elementary and Secondary Schools6111
  • Elementary and Secondary Schools611110
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Educational Services8200
Product category
Secondary Education
Marketing channels10 records

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1Catholic College-Preparatory Education
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Tuition, financial aid, and scholarships available. The school offers a Class of 2030 Information Guide and financial aid options for prospective families.

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Brother Rice High School is a private Catholic college preparatory school for young men in Chicago that delivers a four-year secondary education program integrating college-prep academics (including 14 AP courses), faith formation in the Edmund Rice tradition, competitive athletics, and extracurricular programs such as robotics, journalism, and broadcasting. The school charges tuition and supplements revenue with donations, fundraising campaigns, and alumni giving to support operations and student programs.

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  • Average ACT score of 30 (APEX)
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Brother Rice High School is an all-male Catholic college preparatory institution serving the Chicagoland area for over 60 years. The school offers a unified educational experience combining academic excellence with spiritual formation, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Key programs include the core college preparatory curriculum, the Mount Sion special education inclusion program, and the Leaders in STEM initiative. The school supports student development through diverse activities including Crusader Athletics with multiple state championships, the award-winning Brother Rice Robotics Team competing internationally, student journalism (The Standard) and broadcasting (BRTV), Kairos spiritual retreats, and the Men of Edmund faith celebration. Additional services include Edmund Rice Camp, annual fundraising campaigns, and extensive alumni engagement programs.

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1Catholic College Preparatory Education
CategoryCore academic program
2Mount Sion Inclusion Program
CategorySpecial education program
3Leaders in STEM
CategorySTEM academic program
4Crusader Athletics
CategoryAthletics program
5Brother Rice Robotics Team
CategoryExtracurricular STEM program
6BRTV (Brother Rice Television)
CategoryStudent media program
7The Standard
CategoryStudent media program
8Edmund Rice Camp
CategorySummer youth program
9Men of Edmund Celebration of Faith
CategoryFaith formation program
10Kairos Retreat Program
CategoryFaith formation program
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Partnership6 partners
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Brother Rice and Mother McAuley collaborate on joint programs including combined band, student government events, and 9/11 remembrance services. The schools share the Crusader Day of Giving and other community events. Students from both schools participate in joint activities fostering co-educational interaction within Catholic tradition.

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Description

Brother Rice is part of the Edmund Rice network of schools, following the educational tradition of Edmund Rice. The school participates in Edmund Rice International advocacy training (Geneva), Edmund Rice Camp, and maintains connection with the global network of Christian Brothers schools.

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Brother Rice partners with local parishes including St. Christina, St. Barnabas, St. Gianna, Most Holy Redeemer, and St. Linus for the Men of Edmund Celebration of Faith initiative, bringing students to celebrate Mass and engage with parish communities.

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The Chicago Police Foundation administers the Ella French Scholarship, of which Brother Rice students have been recipients. The scholarship honors Officer Ella French and supports high school students with educational expenses.

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Milhouse Engineering & Construction awards the Joe and Linda Zurad Scholarship, with Brother Rice alumnus J.D. Gamboa '24 as inaugural recipient.

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Lead 'Em Up provides leadership curriculum taught to all freshmen in Crusader Seminar. The organization also recognizes Brother Rice students with Green 13 Awards for student leadership.

Recent move6 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Jesuit all-male Catholic college-prep high school in Wilmette serving Chicago's north and west suburbs. Direct competitor for academically oriented Catholic families and a frequent athletic conference rival.

TypeRegional player
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Co-ed Catholic college-prep high school in New Lenox, IL. Similar Catholic college-prep mission and athletic program depth, but located in Chicago's southwest suburbs rather than the city proper.

TypeDirect peer
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Christian Brothers all-male Catholic college-prep high school on Chicago's South Side. Direct Edmund Rice tradition peer given shared Christian Brothers heritage, overlapping student demographic, and similar college-prep mission.

TypeRegional player
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Co-ed Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago Heights, IL. Comparable Catholic college-prep curriculum and athletics, but serves a slightly different south-suburban geography than Brother Rice.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Dominican all-male Catholic college-prep high school in Oak Park, IL. Overlaps with Brother Rice on single-sex Catholic college-prep mission, AP curriculum depth, and Chicago-area athletic competition.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Marist Brothers Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago. Comparable on all-boys Catholic college-prep model, athletic footprint, and Chicago-area Catholic family feeder pool.

TypeDirect peer
Description

All-male Catholic college-prep high school on Chicago's South Side serving the same feeder parishes and competing for the same Catholic families. Highly comparable on mission, student demographic, and athletic footprint.

TypeEmerging player
Description

All-girls Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago and explicit programmatic partner of Brother Rice (joint band, student government, Crusader Day of Giving). Sister-school relationship creates a co-educational pathway and competes for the same Catholic family households.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Jesuit co-educational Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago. While co-ed, it competes for the same Chicago Catholic college-prep families and operates with comparable academic rigor and extracurricular depth.

TypeDirect peer
Description

All-male Augustinian Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago and direct athletic and admissions rival of Brother Rice (most recently the 2025 IHSA 7A title game opponent). Closest peer given identical single-sex, Catholic, college-prep positioning in the same market.

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Brother Rice High School

Secondary Educationbrotherrice.org

Brother Rice High School is a private, all-male Catholic college-preparatory school in Chicago, operating for over 60 years under the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers tradition, serving approximately 500–1,000 students with 14 AP courses, 16 varsity sports, and a robust faith-formation and alumni-giving ecosystem.

What Brother Rice High School does

Brother Rice High School is a private, all-male Catholic college preparatory institution located at 10001 S. Pulaski Road in Chicago, Illinois, operating under the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers educational tradition. Founded in 1956 and serving the Chicagoland area for over 60 years, the school delivers a four-year college-preparatory curriculum featuring 14 Advanced Placement courses, the Mount Sion special education inclusion program (currently serving 12 students across three classes), and the Leaders in STEM program. Academic outcomes include an average ACT score of 30, 21 AP Scholars in the Class of 2024, and $23 million in college scholarships earned.

The school's program surface extends well beyond academics. Brother Rice operates 16 varsity sports (including football, which won the 2025 IHSA Class 7A State Championship at 13-1), a competitive robotics team (2nd at the 2025 MATE ROV Midwest Regional, 19th at the World Championship), BRTV student broadcasting on the Marquee Network, and the student-run newspaper The Standard. Faith formation is delivered through Kairos retreats and the 2025-launched Men of Edmund Celebration of Faith across five parish partners. The institution is supported by an active alumni and parent community via the Crusader Fund, Rice Rises monthly giving, Capital Campaign, and a Circle of Champions / Hall of Fame alumni engagement structure. In July 2026, the school will transition from a President–Principal model to a Head of School framework, with Mark Donahue '74 as the inaugural Head of School.

The revenue model is tuition-based with annual billing and a financial aid / scholarship overlay, supplemented by a diversified fundraising program (Crusader Fund, Rice Rises, Capital Campaign, Planned Giving, Be Exceptional Gala, Gold Key Raffle, Giving Tuesday). The school is a 501(c)-style nonprofit governed by a Board of Directors under the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers umbrella, with 101–250 employees, Cognia accreditation earned in July 2025, and operations concentrated in the Chicago metropolitan area.

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Name
Brother Rice High School
Legal name
Brother Rice High School
Website
https://brotherrice.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1963
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Brother Rice High School is a private, all-male Catholic college-preparatory school in Chicago, operating for over 60 years under the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers tradition, serving approximately 500–1,000 students with 14 AP courses, 16 varsity sports, and a robust faith-formation and alumni-giving ecosystem.
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Product category
Secondary Education
NAICS
Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

Keywords

  • Catholic secondary education
  • College preparatory programs
  • Faith-based education
  • Special education inclusion
  • Varsity athletics programs

Where Brother Rice High School is headquartered

Location

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Chicago
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

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Brother Rice High School business model

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B2C
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Services
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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

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ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualCatholic College-Preparatory Education

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Brother Rice High School product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Brother Rice High School is a private Catholic college preparatory school for young men in Chicago that delivers a four-year secondary education program integrating college-prep academics (including 14 AP courses), faith formation in the Edmund Rice tradition, competitive athletics, and extracurricular programs such as robotics, journalism, and broadcasting. The school charges tuition and supplements revenue with donations, fundraising campaigns, and alumni giving to support operations and student programs.

Product overview

Brother Rice High School is an all-male Catholic college preparatory institution serving the Chicagoland area for over 60 years. The school offers a unified educational experience combining academic excellence with spiritual formation, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Key programs include the core college preparatory curriculum, the Mount Sion special education inclusion program, and the Leaders in STEM initiative. The school supports student development through diverse activities including Crusader Athletics with multiple state championships, the award-winning Brother Rice Robotics Team competing internationally, student journalism (The Standard) and broadcasting (BRTV), Kairos spiritual retreats, and the Men of Edmund faith celebration. Additional services include Edmund Rice Camp, annual fundraising campaigns, and extensive alumni engagement programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Catholic College Preparatory Education
  • Mount Sion Inclusion Program
  • Leaders in STEM
  • Crusader Athletics
  • Brother Rice Robotics Team
  • BRTV (Brother Rice Television)
  • The Standard
  • Edmund Rice Camp
  • Men of Edmund Celebration of Faith
  • Kairos Retreat Program

Quantifiable outcome

  • Average ACT score of 30 (APEX)
  • +3 more outcomes

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Brother Rice High School technology and API

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Brother Rice High School partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Mother McAuleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrother Rice and Mother McAuley collaborate on joint programs including combined band, student government events, and 9/11 remembrance services. The schools share the Crusader Day of Giving and other community events. Students from both schools participate in joint activities fostering co-educational interaction within Catholic tradition.
  • Edmund Rice InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrother Rice is part of the Edmund Rice network of schools, following the educational tradition of Edmund Rice. The school participates in Edmund Rice International advocacy training (Geneva), Edmund Rice Camp, and maintains connection with the global network of Christian Brothers schools.
  • Local Parish PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrother Rice partners with local parishes including St. Christina, St. Barnabas, St. Gianna, Most Holy Redeemer, and St. Linus for the Men of Edmund Celebration of Faith initiative, bringing students to celebrate Mass and engage with parish communities.
  • Chicago Police FoundationminorOthersThe Chicago Police Foundation administers the Ella French Scholarship, of which Brother Rice students have been recipients. The scholarship honors Officer Ella French and supports high school students with educational expenses.
  • Milhouse Engineering & ConstructionminorOthersMilhouse Engineering & Construction awards the Joe and Linda Zurad Scholarship, with Brother Rice alumnus J.D. Gamboa '24 as inaugural recipient.
  • Lead 'Em UpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLead 'Em Up provides leadership curriculum taught to all freshmen in Crusader Seminar. The organization also recognizes Brother Rice students with Green 13 Awards for student leadership.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Brother Rice High School competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Loyola Academy: Jesuit all-male Catholic college-prep high school in Wilmette serving Chicago's north and west suburbs. Direct competitor for academically oriented Catholic families and a frequent athletic conference rival.
  • De La Salle Institute: Christian Brothers all-male Catholic college-prep high school on Chicago's South Side. Direct Edmund Rice tradition peer given shared Christian Brothers heritage, overlapping student demographic, and similar college-prep mission.
  • Fenwick High School: Dominican all-male Catholic college-prep high school in Oak Park, IL. Overlaps with Brother Rice on single-sex Catholic college-prep mission, AP curriculum depth, and Chicago-area athletic competition.
  • Marist High School: Marist Brothers Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago. Comparable on all-boys Catholic college-prep model, athletic footprint, and Chicago-area Catholic family feeder pool.
  • Mount Carmel High School: All-male Catholic college-prep high school on Chicago's South Side serving the same feeder parishes and competing for the same Catholic families. Highly comparable on mission, student demographic, and athletic footprint.
  • Saint Ignatius College Prep: Jesuit co-educational Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago. While co-ed, it competes for the same Chicago Catholic college-prep families and operates with comparable academic rigor and extracurricular depth.
  • St. Rita of Cascia High School: All-male Augustinian Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago and direct athletic and admissions rival of Brother Rice (most recently the 2025 IHSA 7A title game opponent). Closest peer given identical single-sex, Catholic, college-prep positioning in the same market.

Regional players

  • Providence Catholic High School: Co-ed Catholic college-prep high school in New Lenox, IL. Similar Catholic college-prep mission and athletic program depth, but located in Chicago's southwest suburbs rather than the city proper.
  • Marian Catholic High School: Co-ed Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago Heights, IL. Comparable Catholic college-prep curriculum and athletics, but serves a slightly different south-suburban geography than Brother Rice.

Emerging players

  • Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School: All-girls Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago and explicit programmatic partner of Brother Rice (joint band, student government, Crusader Day of Giving). Sister-school relationship creates a co-educational pathway and competes for the same Catholic family households.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Brother Rice High School leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Brother Rice High School funding detail

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Brother Rice High School M&A and investment

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Brother Rice High School

What does Brother Rice High School do?

Brother Rice High School is a private Catholic college preparatory school for young men in Chicago that delivers a four-year secondary education program integrating college-prep academics (including 14 AP courses), faith formation in the Edmund Rice tradition, competitive athletics, and extracurricular programs such as robotics, journalism, and broadcasting. The school charges tuition and supplements revenue with donations, fundraising campaigns, and alumni giving to support operations and student programs.

Is Brother Rice High School a public or private company?

Brother Rice High School is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Brother Rice High School founded?

Brother Rice High School was founded in 1963. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Brother Rice High School based?

Brother Rice High School is headquartered in Chicago, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Brother Rice High School's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Loyola Academy, De La Salle Institute, Fenwick High School, Marist High School, Mount Carmel High School, Saint Ignatius College Prep and St. Rita of Cascia High School. Regional players are Providence Catholic High School and Marian Catholic High School. Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School is listed as an emerging player.

Does Brother Rice High School have an API?

No public API is recorded for Brother Rice High School.

What industry is Brother Rice High School in?

Brother Rice High School's product category is Secondary Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJABAK, Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools. Its NAICS code is 6111 and its SIC code is 8200.

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Chicago TribuneChicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for Week 7The Chicago Tribune's high school football Top 25 for Week 7 lists Brother Rice at No. 3 after beating Mount Carmel, with St. Rita and Sandburg returning to the rankings. Lincoln-Way East leads at No. 1, and the rankings include game results and next opponents for each team.SiIllinois High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Sept. 28, 2026)Illinois high school football's Top 25 rankings for Sept. 28, 2026, list East St. Louis at No. 1, with Loyola Academy and Lincoln-Way East at No. 2 and 3. Brother Rice beat Chicago Mt. Carmel to move up, while St. Rita climbed to No. 12 after a win over Montini Catholic. The regular season's final weeks are approaching, with several showdowns on the horizon.YahooAfter listening to mom, NIU baseball commit Anthony Cartolano leads Brother Rice past Mount Carmel in footballAnthony Cartolano returned to football after missing most of his sophomore and junior seasons with arm injuries, and led Brother Rice to a 35-24 win over Mount Carmel. He caught a 20-yard touchdown pass, and the Crusaders' Sam Holcomb threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns.Si5-Star EDGE Jumps 53 Places to Become College Football's No. 2 RecruitKameron McGee, an EDGE from Brother Rice, jumped 53 spots to rank No. 2 overall and earn five-star status in the 2028 Rivals300. He previously ranked No. 55, and his ascent reflects strong early-season film and physical development. He has offers from nearly every Power Four conference blue blood.SiIllinois High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Sept. 14, 2026)Illinois high school football Top 25 rankings for Sept. 14, 2026, list East St. Louis at No. 1 with a 3-1 record, followed by Chicago Mt. Carmel and Loyola Academy. Several teams have moved, including Fenwick and Brother Rice, with upcoming games expected to cause further shifts.SiIllinois High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Sept. 7, 2026)The top 25 Illinois high school football rankings were released, with East St. Louis holding the top spot after a 24-21 win over Gainesville. Chicago Mt. Carmel and Loyola Academy also advanced, with Loyola facing Brother Rice in a key matchup. Week 4 is expected to clarify state championship contenders.Chicago Sun-TimesWere the preseason rankings wrong? Breaking down some major developments from Week 1 of high school footballChicago Sun-Times reporter Michael O'Brien examined Week 1 results, noting top-ranked Mount Carmel, Brother Rice and Nazareth all lost, with quarterback uncertainty cited as the common factor. He also highlighted St. Laurence's 15-14 loss to King, DePaul Prep's 32-22 road win over Richards, and Lake Zurich's 20-0 victory. O'Brien said the rankings remain likely accurate, with those three teams expected to win state titles.Chicago Sun-TimesKam McGee, recently named the top junior prospect in the country, leads No. 2 Brother Rice's title defenseKam McGee, recently named the No. 1 junior prospect in the country by 247Sports.com, is leading Brother Rice's defense as it attempts to defend its Class 7A state title. The team enters the season ranked No. 2 despite losing most of its starters, relying on McGee and returning offensive talent like Lucas Strang and Ethan Posey.