Notre Dame De La Salette claimed an impressive victory over the weekend as the Illinois school that plays in Indiana defeated Chicago's Brother Rice 45-0.

La Salette went into the game ranked #11 by Goff Rugby Report, with Brother Rice at 38. On a sunny day on The Lawn in Georgetown, Ill., the Lions dominated. Juniors Joseph Brauner and Matthew Fonte scored two tries each, while Michael Carlisle was 5-7 on conversions.

The Lions are now 4-0 and will face annual rival Penn in Elkhart, Ind., next week.

This was the first game for Brother Rice after Spring Break and it might have taken them a while to get back on track. Meanwhile, the La Salette defense held quite nicely - something Head Coach Josh Hayes was concerned about because his La Salette team is usually the one with the ball.

"They were the strongest side we have yet faced, and they were quick on the poach and strip," said Hayes. "We started off a bit sloppy, but cleaned things up in the second half."

James Golightly photos.

Joe Crouse, normally a lock, stepped in ably at No. 8.

Evan Golightly at flyhalf.

Max Barb nabs a lineout throw.