Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. But after falling to Benet for its fifth-straight loss in the first round, Oak Park went on to beat Plainfield North, Peoria Manual and West Aurora in succession to leave Pontiac on a positive note. PONTIAC Top-seeded Chicago Curie High School trailed St. Charles North by one through three quarters but finished strong to claim a 63-54 win Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the 90th Pontiac . Naperville Central is the top seed and DeKalb is the No. Prediction: Prairie Central 58, Monticello 50. Five players to watch: Miles and Wesley Rubin, Simeon; Jeremy and Jeremiah Fears, Joliet West; Carlos Harris, Curie. The Michigan native moved to Illinois this fall and instantly rejuvenated Thorntons fortunes this season. Here is who won the games, the MVP awards and led in scoring at the 2023 IBCA all-star high school basketball games in Pontiac. Senior Jayden Martin scored 12 points and junior Justus McNair added eight points. The Wolverines (9-1) led the entire extra session after a Drane trey began the scoring. The Pontiac Holiday Tournament debuted in 1926 and is credited with being the first high school holiday tournament in the country. PONTIAC Chicago Curie High School's pressure defense makes most basketball teams wilt. The tournament also said farewell to longtime tournament manager Jim Drengwitz, who has led this tournament for the past 23 years. The crown jewels so far at this early juncture are the foursome of Kenwoods Bryce Heard, Youngs Antonio Munoz, St. Ritas Melvin Bell and Joliet Wests Jeremiah Fears will surely all open eyes at some point this season. Plenty of fans enjoy rooting against them. That gives us a little bit more practice time to really just work on things weve been struggling with thus far, said BHS coach Spencer Johnson. This will be Smiths final stop in Pontiac. For scores, updated bracket Looking for something to do this weekend in Central Illinois? A man was taken into custody after a woman was found with multiple stab wounds, dead on the scene, police said. Style points dont mean anything in the end, but Joliet Wests showtime win proved there is another team in the tournament capable of matching undefeated, top-ranked Simeon when it comes to crowd-pleasing highlights. And its why hes headed to Duke. Theyve both been cleared to practice when training camp begins Wednesday at Halas Hall, general manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday. We have all been coming to these games since we were small and weve always had the dream of winning a game so it is crazy, Pontiacs Riley Weber said. PONTIAC, Ill. Curie received the top seed at the 90th Pontiac Holiday Tournament. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The more we can get guys valuable experience and meaningful minutes we can trust them down the stretch to find spot minutes at the end of quarters, Joliet West coach Jeremy Kreiger said. The Wolverines, who erased a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit earlier Thursday in an overtime semifinal victory over New Trier, grabbed a 46-37 lead on a Drane fast break layup and led by at least eight the entire final period. Huntley and Geneva round out the top four seeds in the longest, consecutive running holiday tournament in the state. Pontiac brings veteran team into Pontiac Holiday Tournament. Chicago Simeon was not most teams on Thursday. On 1/20, the Pontiac varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Harper Woods (MI) by a score of 67-41. But the importance of Fagbemi and all he can do at the point guard position for one of the states better teams shouldnt go unnoticed. Fishing advice and reports going into the hottest part of summer so far lead this sprawling-raw file Midwest Fishing Report. You heard things during a game, including the ball bounce and coaches in the huddle from across the gym, you just werent used to hearing. We were in the same two tournaments and met them in the title game both times, Pontiac coach Matt Kelley said of Princeton. They will do it again this season, just with some roles reversed but with the same heightened expectations in the regular season and in March. Best prospect: Joliet Wests Jeremiah Fears. 1 Curie pay for its aggressive defense with press-breaking layups while sailing to a 71-58 victory in the championship game of the 90th Pontiac Holiday Tournament. Contact Randy Reinhardt at (309) 820-3403. We have been getting better even though the results may not always show that.. From an evaluation standpoint, there just wasnt a better college prospect in the gym at Pontiac than the sophomore from Joliet West. Griffith led Simeon in scoring with 15 points a game while playing with remarkable efficiency. By Joe Henricksen Jan 2, 2023, 8:04am PDT Benet's Brayden Fagbemi (0) scores against Bloom. Pontiac coach Matt Kelley eager for holiday tournament and 4 other things to know. Prairie Central's Drew Haberkorn (10) hits a three pointer in the first quarter on Monday at Bloomington High School. Here is when and where boys basketball teams from the Peoria area will be playing in 2022 holiday tournaments, which start around the state on Monday, Dec. 26. Benet can make a deep run with its balance and scoring options on the perimeter. 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I have to get them to understand they shouldnt be discouraged with the results as long as they are taking care of the process, giving all-out effort and remaining coachable. Morris knocked down a 3-pointer for the games first points but was whistled for a technical after having words for the Curie bench on his way back down court. I was in La Grange watching a sectional semifinal game between Young and Simeon at Lyons in March of 2020. Full Schedule Tue, 2/28 @ St. Joseph-Ogden W 55-40 Fri, 3/03 @ Prairie Central W 53-48 Mon, 3/06 @ Bloomington Central Catholic L 67-53 Rankings Full Rankings Illinois #212 Illinois Division 2A #44 Peoria #19 And the supporting cast of Justus McNair, Jayden Martin and 6-8 Matthew Moore have done their job. Flick Fact: The Tom Cruise co-star from Downs and downtown Bloomington? Will three straight wins and a consolation championship pump some life into an Oak Park team that came into Pontiac reeling? It should be an action-packed game. Carlos Harris led Curie with 21 points and Jeremy Harrington Jr. contributed 17. 2 ranked senior the country who is originally from Chicago, also returns as part of the Sierra Canyon team that is ranked No. Curie has been a fixture playing in the biggest games on the final day at Pontiac, including last years run to second place. Chicago Curie (8-3) is the fourth seed. He also brings a whole lot of excitement to high school basketball in this state with how he plays and where hes headed next. On 12/16, the Pontiac varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Jackson (MI) by a score of 59-45. We put in things in the preseason we havent been able to do before.. Coach Tom Kleinschmidts Rams beat Young, Fenwick and Bryce Hopkins and then Evanston to win the Chipotle Clash of Champions while generating one of the few big headlines of the season. Biggest surprise: Pontiac advances to quarterfinals. The atmosphere is not something you can recreate. Now which one of these contenders and sleepers can beat them both? They did it, the first first-round win for the hosts since 2006. In the quarter century of the City/Suburban Hoops Report, there hasnt been a better shooter Ive evaluated in this state than Yorkville Christians Jaden Schutt. Underrated player to watch: Brayden Fagbemi, Benet. The official website of Pontiac High School Athletics. Versatile Jackson Munro makes New Trier a Pontiac Holiday Tournament championship contender. The nation's oldest and best High School Holiday Basketball Tournament. Pontiac High School (MI) Varsity Basketball - MaxPreps Hillcrest has surpassed expectations so far and emerged as the team to beat. 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Although always behind the scenes, Drengwitz has been an instrumental part of what has continued to make Pontiac a special place to be for three days each December. On 2/17, the Pontiac varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against University (Ferndale, MI) by a score of 54-44. Mullins fouled out late in the third quarter. Miles and I know to be in the right spots when he cuts into the paint, and he finds us.. Griffith added 15 points and Morris 14 as Simeons guards combined to connect on 12 of 18 from 3-point range. PONTIACThe Pontiac Holiday Tournament is a state treasure. The 2020 event fell victim to the pandemic. On 1/17, the Pontiac varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Bradford Academy (Southfield, MI) by a score of 52-49. Weber scored 11 points, as did Henry Brummel. You have permission to edit this article. Fagbemi, who is headed to Division III Johns Hopkins, is one of the most improved players in the class from a year ago. Brown and the team agreed to a five-year supermax contract extension. And in all our losses weve come up on the short end rebounding.. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). But Pontiac winning a game in its own tournament, particularly in a winners bracket game, is a big deal. Yes, the Sierra Canyon team with Lebron James son, Bronny. If we can guard two guys of that caliber and hold them down, then we have a chance. Now its Nojus and Lemonts turn. Thornton and do-it-all star Ty Rodgers will likely be there waiting for Hillcrest in the final. Fishing advice and reports going into the hottest part of summer so far lead this sprawling-raw file Midwest Fishing Report. Pontiac High School Boys Varsity Basketball Winter 2022-2023 Schedule Expect some type of appreciative send-off. Contact Randy Reinhardt at (309) 820-3403. Its been 620 days since the last time high school basketball seemed completely normal. Please subscribe to keep reading. Brown and the team agreed to a five-year supermax contract extension. 2 seed Simeon frequently made No. The Huskies had lost four straight. Pontiac knocked off West Aurora 60-55 on the opening night before getting throttled by both Simeon and New Trier. Wesley Rubin grabbed 10 rebounds. News Sports Entertainment Lifestyle Opinion Advertise Obituaries . But take a look at some of the new blood near the top of the preseason rankings. Contact Randy Reinhardt at (309) 820-3403. You simply dont get to see a player at 6-10 with the skill set of Braden Huff very often. Think about that for a minute - one class for all 400-plus high schools. We were used to the crowd noise and the atmosphere. Barnett is the only senior starter for the Indians, so they could pull off another upset next season. All 18-year-olds participating must have attended high school for the 2021-2022 school year. Pontiac mayor shuts down Battle of I-75 basketball tournament - USA TODAY The second game we did a lot better (62-57).. Theyve both been cleared to practice when training camp begins Wednesday at Halas Hall, general manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday. Prairie Central coach Darin Bazzell talks to Tyler Curl during a Dec. 5 game at Bloomington. People think they can do it. December 30, 2022, 6:03 pm December 30, 2022. 2022 prep basketball holiday tournament scoreboard One of the real highlights of last years abbreviated season was the conference race in the Central Suburban League South. Home 5-6 Away 5-6 Neutral 2-5. . A man was taken into custody after a woman was found with multiple stab wounds, dead on the scene, police said. Prairie Central boys basketball at Bloomington High School. 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Police found woman fatally stabbed in South Shore home, Chicago fishing: Doing it right in the hottest part of this summer, Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to NBA-record five-year, $304 million deal, Bears WRs Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool set to practice, UPS reaches contract with 340,000 unionized workers, averting potentially calamitous strike. Oakland County Sheriff's deputies scuttled the annual Battle of I-75 basketball tournament Friday, asking event . The kids just played their tails off.. Jeremy Fears Jr. is a 6-foot senior point guard headed to Michigan State, while Jeremiah Fears is a 5-11 sophomore guard with offers from Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State and Missouri among others. Pontiac wins!!! The winner would likely face an unbeaten Centralia, led by junior star Koby Wilmoth, in the semifinals. Fears Jr., a Michigan State recruit, finished with 12 points and seven assists. 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Police found woman fatally stabbed in South Shore home, Chicago fishing: Doing it right in the hottest part of this summer, Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to NBA-record five-year, $304 million deal, Bears WRs Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool set to practice, UPS reaches contract with 340,000 unionized workers, averting potentially calamitous strike. No. These two have dominated this tournament over the past decade winning every single Pontiac title since 2010. On 2/28, the Pontiac varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Loyola (Detroit, MI) by a score of 70-31. Schedule - Pontiac Indians (Pontiac, IL) Varsity Basketball 22-23 Its difficult to even find a player comp for Huff from this state. So it was only fitting that coach Robert Smith, the key figure in keeping Simeon at Pontiac all these years, even through the Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker days, was given a warm and thankful sendoff from the Pontiac faithful. A pair of Chicago area teams, Evanston and Carmel, could meet in a quality second-round quarterfinal game. But Pontiac is one of the true highlights of any high school basketball season, and it will be as stacked as ever with the ideal holiday tournament feel and atmosphere. Brown and the team agreed to a five-year supermax contract extension. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 60-20 (L) Pontiac vs. Michigan Collegiate. The Robert Smith sendoff wasnt the only one at Pontiac. Simeon made another steal, but Drane missed an uncontested potential game-winning layup at the buzzer. Raeshom Harris scored 14 points for Bloom. Our guards are really good, Simeon coach Robert Smith said of Jalen Griffith, Jaylen Drane and Aviyon Morris. Pontiac's Henry Brummel eyed a free throw attempt against Benet Academy during first-round action of the 2021 Pontiac Holiday Tournament. There is just something fun and entertaining about star players showcasing their high-level talent in new places. Bloomington head coach Spencer Johnson talks with his players in the first quarter against Prairie Central on Monday at Bloomington High School. When we were up by four in the last few seconds I knew we were winning.. Not only do we have new blood when it comes to several of the top teams, but how about a bonafide young star and high-major college prospect playing at Lemont? The last four years we watched Max Christie stay true to his hometown school and raise the perception of Rolling Meadows basketball. By Joe Henricksen Dec 24, 2022, 8:30am PDT The top-seed, Peoria Notre Dame, has one of the states elite sophomore prospects in 6-8 Cooper Koch. High School Basketball Sports High School Sports Reviewing the Pontiac Holiday Tournament Here's a look back at the 91st Pontiac Holiday Tournament. 3 New Trier. Moore slammed the dunk home off the backboard to the delight of the crowd. 3 Tigers beat Lockport 57-33 in the quarterfinals of the 91st Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Thursday. 1 team in the state. Theyve both been cleared to practice when training camp begins Wednesday at Halas Hall, general manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday. A man was taken into custody after a woman was found with multiple stab wounds, dead on the scene, police said. The state finals in Champaign and a whole new look How about one more thank you to Peoria? They are real talented, and they understand what is going on.. Pontiac Holiday Tournament Preview - Prep Hoops Jalen Falcon led the Porters (10-4) with 13 points. PONTIAC The new bosses look an awful lot like the old bosses at the 90th Pontiac Holiday Tournament. The Hawks open play Tuesday at 9 a.m. against Deer Creek-Mackinaw. High school basketball: Reviewing the Pontiac Holiday Tournament At 10-0. Final. You know who makes up 20 percent of the Sun-Times Super 25 preseason rankings? Pontiac Holiday Tournament (@PHTonline) / Twitter Versatile Jackson Munro makes New Trier a Pontiac Holiday Tournament championship contender. PONTIAC Jim Drengwitz might have a song rattling around in his head this week at the 91st Pontiac Holiday Tournament. On 1/31, the Pontiac varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Avondale (Auburn Hills, MI) by a score of 67-43. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. High School Basketball Sports High School Sports Previewing the Pontiac holiday tournament It's been two decades since Joliet played in the championship game at Pontiac. It was a great three days for us, said Smith. Pontiac 60, West Aurora 55 pic.twitter.com/xfScU7fgqv. Wes Rubin had 13 points and seven rebounds, and Miles Rubin added 12 points, seven rebounds and six blocks. Simeon took care of business and won yet another Pontiac title in Smiths final year on the bench. It was just adding on to the fuel during the COVID season when we didnt get to come here. Bloomington's Trey Thompson (2) cheers against Prairie Central in the first quarter on Monday at Bloomington High School. On 1/3, the Pontiac varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Rose Leadership Academy (Detroit, MI) by a score of 69-39. Sheppard banked 17 points to key the Sages. 5 and No. Then Pontiac heads to the consolation bracket. Pontiac Central Chiefs Michigan boy's high school MHSAA basketball tournament scores . Simeon will face New Trier in the semifinals Thursday. Newsome has received recruiting interest from several Division I mid-major programs. Fishing advice and reports going into the hottest part of summer so far lead this sprawling-raw file Midwest Fishing Report. Joliet Wests Matthew Moore dunks during the Tigers win over Lockport. Simeon dumps Curie, other takeaways from the Pontiac Holiday Tournament Our guards. Hes a very talented player whos getting better week by week, which is always great to see.. 1 seed and the No. 1100 E Indiana Ave Pontiac, IL 61764. You can also count three of the top seniors in the Class of 2022 who will be showcased: Yorkville Christians Jaden Schutt, Glenbard Wests Braden Huff and Youngs AJ Casey. The Indians generally keep things close for a few minutes, the crowd cheers and then one of the best teams in the state blows them out in spectacular fashion. 3 Tigers beat Lockport 57-33 in the quarterfinals of the 91st Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Thursday. "Dodgeville: Capturing Hearts" chronicles the 1963-64 state-title "Its hard for people to press us. There was a problem saving your notification. 1 team in the state on one of the biggest stages. Prairie Central head coach Darin Bazzell talks his players in the second quarter against Bloomington on Dec. 5 at Bloomington High School. Prairie Central bench celebrates in the first quarter after hitting a three pointer against Bloomington on Monday at Bloomington High School. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Michael O'Brien/Sun-Times PONTIAC-The Pontiac Holiday Tournament is a state treasure. They didnt reach the semifinals or finish in the top four.
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