Bulldogs secure huge win over Glenbard East

Victory gives RBHS chance to at least share another UEC East title

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Riverside Brookfield boys basketball team defeated area-rated rival Glenbard East 69-64 in front of a frenzied home crowd to gain a tie for the Upstate Eight Conference East Division lead. The Bulldogs had lost 70-58 at Glenbard East on Dec. 19 but now have a chance to clinch a share of the conference title with a victory on Wednesday.

Why it matters

This was the Bulldogs' biggest regular-season victory in recent memory, as they were able to avenge an earlier loss to Glenbard East and put themselves in position to win or share the conference title.

The details

The Bulldogs (20-6, 10-1 in UEC East) had a balanced attack, with Liam Enright (19 points, 6 rebounds), Cam Mercer (18 points), Ben Biskupic (13 points, 10 rebounds), Colin Cimino (10 points), and Nate VanTholen (9 points) leading the way. The Bulldogs led by as many as 20 points in the third quarter before Glenbard East made a late push, but RBHS held on for the victory.

  • On Dec. 19, Glenbard East defeated RBHS 70-58.
  • On Feb. 3, RBHS defeated Glenbard East 69-64 at home.
  • On Feb. 8, RBHS defeated Fenton 53-21.
  • On Feb. 10, RBHS lost to Oak Lawn 70-64.

The players

Ben Biskupic

A senior on the Riverside Brookfield boys basketball team who recorded his first career double-double in the win over Glenbard East.

Liam Enright

A senior on the Riverside Brookfield boys basketball team who scored 19 points with 3 three-pointers and 6 rebounds in the win over Glenbard East.

Colin Cimino

A senior on the Riverside Brookfield boys basketball team who had a key blocked shot in the win over Glenbard East.

Cam Mercer

A senior and third-year varsity guard on the Riverside Brookfield boys basketball team who played the entire game against Glenbard East.

Michael Nee

A senior at Glenbard East who is a recruit of South Dakota and scored 22 points with 3 three-pointers in the loss to Riverside Brookfield.

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What they’re saying

“Beating them on our home floor with a good turnout from our fans, it was probably my favorite game that I've ever been a part of.”

— Colin Cimino, Senior, Riverside Brookfield boys basketball team (rblandmark.com)

“I feel like this was our best overall game as a team. Everyone showed up, played well. These last two years of varsity basketball, that's the best we've played the first three quarters that I've ever been a part of.”

— Cam Mercer, Senior, Riverside Brookfield boys basketball team (rblandmark.com)

“It was a great environment — two really good basketball teams going at it and luckily we came out on top. We talk all the time in our program about playing for championships and that was a championship level environment.”

— Mike Reingruber, Head Coach, Riverside Brookfield boys basketball team (rblandmark.com)

What’s next

The Bulldogs can clinch a share of the conference title with a victory on Wednesday at West Chicago in their league finale.

The takeaway

This win over a highly-ranked opponent gives the Riverside Brookfield boys basketball team a chance to win or share the conference title, showcasing their ability to bounce back from an earlier loss and compete at a championship level.