Riverside-Brookfield Upsets No. 14 Glenbard East

Bulldogs' 'glue guy' Benjamin Biskupic's hustle plays help secure 69-64 victory

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:39pm

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The Riverside-Brookfield Bulldogs defeated the No. 14 ranked Glenbard East Rams 69-64 in a key Upstate Eight Conference matchup on Tuesday. Senior Benjamin Biskupic, described as the team's 'glue guy', made several crucial plays down the stretch to help the Bulldogs hold on for the upset victory after Glenbard East had cut a 19-point deficit to just two points in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters

This win puts Riverside-Brookfield in a tie for first place in the Upstate Eight Conference with Glenbard East, and highlights the importance of 'glue guys' like Biskupic who make winning plays that don't always show up in the box score. The game also showcases the competitive nature of high school basketball in the Chicago area.

The details

Riverside-Brookfield led by as many as 19 points in the third quarter, but Glenbard East went on a 15-0 run to start the fourth quarter and cut the lead to just two points. That's when Biskupic stepped up, scoring a key basket to stop the Rams' momentum and then grabbing a crucial rebound after Riverside-Brookfield missed two free throws in the final minute to help seal the victory.

  • Riverside-Brookfield led by 19 points with 3:09 left in the third quarter.
  • Glenbard East opened the fourth quarter with a 15-0 run to cut the lead to 59-57.
  • Biskupic scored a basket to stop Glenbard East's momentum in the fourth quarter.
  • Biskupic grabbed a key rebound with 1:14 left and Riverside-Brookfield leading 63-61.

The players

Benjamin Biskupic

A 6-1 senior at Riverside-Brookfield High School who is described as the team's 'glue guy', making winning plays that don't always show up in the box score.

Liam Enright

A senior at Riverside-Brookfield High School who led the team with 19 points and 5 rebounds.

Cameron Mercer

A senior at Riverside-Brookfield High School who scored 18 points.

Michael Nee

A player for Glenbard East High School who led his team with 22 points and 6 rebounds.

Keenan House

A player for Glenbard East High School who scored 21 points.

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What they’re saying

“My role is to sit down and guard and be a voice for the team on defense. Set good screens and get the guys who are a little more skilled, a little better at basketball open and let them play offense.”

— Benjamin Biskupic, Senior, Riverside-Brookfield High School (suntimes.com)

“He is absolutely our glue. He does so much of the dirty work and he doesn't care about scoring or recognition. He will guard, he will rebound and he will make an open shot when you need him to. He does all the little things that every great team needs.”

— Mike Reingruber, Head Coach, Riverside-Brookfield High School (suntimes.com)

What’s next

The two teams are now tied for first place in the Upstate Eight Conference, setting up a potential rematch later in the season that could determine the conference champion.

The takeaway

Riverside-Brookfield's victory over the highly ranked Glenbard East team highlights the importance of having a 'glue guy' like Benjamin Biskupic who makes winning plays that don't always show up in the box score. This win demonstrates that high school basketball in the Chicago area remains highly competitive.