Brother Rice dominates Providence

Brother Rice’s Dylan Summers (13) catches a touchdown. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

Brother Rice dominated previously undefeated Providence 20-0 on Friday.

“It wasn’t our greatest game overall,” Crusaders coach Brian Badke. “Defensively I am very, very proud. Our guys came out to work and we got it done.”

No. 7 Brother Rice (5-0) secured its first shutout of the season and is allowing just more than seven points a game. It was the first road game of the season for the Crusaders.

Quarterback John Bean and Cornell recruit Dylan Summers hooked up for three touchdowns.

“It’s a very difficult thing to defend when you can throw the ball and you have some weapons outside, plus you can run the ball,” Badke.

Brother Rice’s Jahlil Pettis (1) picks up yardage. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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Providence’s Aaron Vaughn. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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Providence’s Logan Phillips (8) stands in the pocket. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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Brother Rice’s Jessi Plunkett (4) hurdles. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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Brother Rice’s Richard Seavers (5). Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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Providence’s Aaron Vaughn (5) carries the ball. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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Brother Rice’s Dylan Summers (13) shakes off a tackler. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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Fall brings with it beautiful sunsets. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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Brother Rice’s Richard Seavers (5) lines up. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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Brother Rice’s John Bean (2) scrambles. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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Brother Rice’s Dylan Summers (13) catches a touchdown. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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Brother Rice’s Dylan Summers (13) celebrates. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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Brother Rice’s John Bean looks for a receiver. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times.

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“Our defense is a special group and they want these shutouts and to get after it and hold these opponents down as best they can.”

Brother Rice was 2-7 last season. It’s been quite a turnaround. The Crusaders are already playoff eligible.

“Last year was a tough year for all of us and I’m real excited about these guys being able to clinch a playoff berth,” Badke said. “But we’re thinking about going down to St. Rita in Week 6.”

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