2011 Scholarship Winners announced
April 25, 2011
State Farm Holiday Classic announces scholarship winners
Bloomington, IL – The Classic Tournament, Inc., which organizes the largest, coed high school holiday basketball tournament in the nation called the State Farm Holiday Classic, has selected four winners as recipients of the 2011 Holiday Classic Scholarship award. Each of the winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship to go directly to their college of choice to help pay for tuition costs.
Established to recognize and award scholarships to eligible high school seniors who participated in this past year’s tournament, a selection committee of former educators chose the winners based on their leadership skills and academic performance. Applicants were also asked to demonstrate their experiences in student activities and community service, and required to submit an essay titled “How my high school sports experience helped prepare me for success in higher education.”
The 2011 Holiday Classic Scholarship awards go to (in alphabetical order):
- Nickolena Coop, Downs Tri-Valley High School – Nicki played basketball all four seasons and on the Viking track team for three. This Illinois State Scholar was on the high honor roll all four years, was a member of her church’s youth leadership team and has volunteered for the Gingerbread House, Dooley Park, and the Giving Tree. She also overcame adversity with ACL injuries to both knees during her past two basketball seasons. Nicki will attend St. Louis University in the fall and major in Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Blake Doane, Quincy Notre Dame High School – Blake ranks first academically in his class and played basketball, football and baseball all four years. He is an Illinois State Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society, and volunteers for various organizations like the Knights of Columbus, Exchange Club and St. Anthony’s Parish. He plans to attend Illinois State University in the fall and major in Actuarial Science.
- Kayla Moore, Sterling Newman Central Catholic High School – Kayla played basketball and softball all four seasons, earning all-conference honors in both sports and was co-MVP this past season in basketball. She also participated in volleyball and cross country, and currently ranks fourth academically in her class. Kayla is secretary of her Key Club, and had lead roles in her school musical the last three seasons. She plans to attend the University of Illinois and major in Bio-Chemistry.
- Ryan Schmidt, Bloomington Central Catholic High School – Ryan was a three-year varsity letter winner in basketball and four-year varsity letter winner in soccer for the Saints, being named MVP for both teams this past year. He is secretary for his Interact Club, attended the Catholic Student Leadership Conference, is on the National Honor Society and is an Illinois State Scholar. He has served as a vacation bible school camp counselor and volunteers at the Bickford House. Ryan will major in Business at the University of Illinois in the fall.
“We have honored many fine student-athletes in the past six years, and this year’s group of recipients is no exception,” said tournament vice-president Dave Oloffson. “Each year is a tough process for our selection committee, but these four student-athletes stood above the rest based on their involvement in school and their communities.”
For more information about the State Farm Holiday Classic, visit the official tournament Web site at www.theclassic.org.
4, 128, 17,000 +
4 Days, 128 Games … and so far more than 17,000 unique visitors to theclassic.org. Each day of the Classic has shown an increase in visitors, with nearly 7,000 unique visitors on Day 3 alone. And that doesn’t include all those fans visiting us on twitter: @sfclassic and facebook: facebook.com/sfclassic.
Thanks to all those fans visiting us online and following all the action. Let us know your favorite parts of the online Classic experience and what you’d like to see here in the future!
Updated team records and results to date
As of Dec. 19, team records and results have been updated for each of the 64 participating teams in the 2010 State Farm Holiday Classic. Go to http://theclassic.org/inside/teams/ or click on the Teams tab for all the latest information on each team.
Parking options at U.S. Cellular Coliseum
This will be the first year the Holiday Classic has used the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, and as excited as we are for this opportunity, we are aware that this poses some new parking situations for our teams and fans. Please review the below information before coming to Bloomington to watch your team play.
The official address of the U.S. Cellular Coliseum is 101 South Madison Street, Bloomington.
- Fans/Parents/Media parking - The parking garage located near the southwest corner of the Coliseum (corner of Olive and Lee Streets) will be offering free, 4-hour parking during our event for fans. If you park there longer than four hours then you will risk getting a $25 ticket from the City of Bloomington. This garage should have plenty of parking for all fans and can be entered off of Olive Street or Lee Street, and fans can enter the Coliseum through the south VIP Suites/Administrative Office entrance to the Coliseum, pay and then take the elevator or stairs to the second floor concourse area.
- Teams traveling in buses/vans – there is a small, circle drive on the south side of the Coliseum off of Olive Street in Bloomington. Please enter into this drive and drop off players and coaches. Teams can then enter through the VIP Suites/Administrative Offices entrance into the Coliseum and check in on their Team Pass list.
- Team bus/van parking – while your team is playing, drivers can park buses and vans in the loading dock area on the west side of the Coliseum off of Lee Street, or see if there is any available spots along Front Street on the north side of the Coliseum. Drivers can then enter the facility at the north entrance off of Front Street. There will be a pass list at both the north and south entrances with all Team Pass lists.
- Additional parking in downtown Bloomington – additional parking options can be found on the U.S. Cellular Coliseum website at http://www.uscellularcoliseum.com/directions/parking/, and directions to this facility can be found at http://www.uscellularcoliseum.com/directions/map/.
- Downtown Bloomington Association – see what else downtown Bloomington has to offer at http://www.downtownbloomington.org/.
Pairings released for 2010 State Farm Holiday Classic
Dave Oloffson, Classic Tournament Inc.
309-622-6588 or 309-532-2189
The pairings are set for the 2010 State Farm Holiday Classic, which will be held at four different venues in the Bloomington-Normal area Dec. 27-30. The field highlights nine teams that are currently undefeated, and 51 of the 64 teams with a .500 record or better.
The undefeated Chillicothe IVC boys and Bloomington Central Catholic girls’ teams received the top seeds in the Class 1A-2A brackets, while the Springfield girls and the undefeated Lombard Glenbard East boys’ team garnered the top seeds in the Class 3A-4A brackets.
For IVC (currently 6-0), they will be seeking their first ever title after playing in the Holiday Classic for the past 20 years. The Grey Ghosts will face a field that features second seed Rock Falls, third seed El Paso-Gridley and the fourth seed and undefeated Minonk Fieldcrest.
Glenbard East brings a 7-0 record into their first year at the tournament, and will face a bracket with three other undefeated teams in second seed Peoria Notre Dame (7-0), third seed Rock Island (7-0) and tournament newcomer Chicago North Lawndale (2-0). Last year’s tournament runner-up, Rockton-Hononegah, received the fourth seed in this bracket.
The girls’ 1A-2A field includes 11 teams that won regional titles last year, including the Class 2A state champion and this year’s top seed Central Catholic. The top five seeds in this bracket are currently 42-7, including second seeded Pana (10-1), third seed and 2009 Class 2A fourth place finisher Kankakee Bishop McNamara (5-2), fourth seed Annawan (8-2) and the five seed Brimfield (10-2), who finished 2009 in fourth place in Class 1A.
Springfield, who finished 2009 with the Class 3A third place trophy, will take on a Class 3A-4A girls’ field featuring perennial power and second seed Peoria Richwoods (9-1), which owns an overall 30-6 tournament record since 2001. The third seed went to undefeated and first year tournament participant Champaign Centennial (9-0), with the fourth seed going to 9-2 Park Ridge Maine South.
“We continue to attract what we feel is the best basketball this side of March,” tournament vice-president Dave Oloffson says. “The three new participants bring a combined 18-0 record to our already highly competitive 64-team field.”
Throughout the tournament, live game updates, box scores and tidbits will be posted on the official tournament Web site, www.theclassic.org, and on both Facebook and Twitter. All-tournament passes may be purchased through the State Farm Employees Activities Association or by contacting a participating team.
2010 Volunteers
As with any great event, it is only successful due to the hard work, time and dedication shown by its volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering for the State Farm Holiday Classic, we are always looking for experienced and knowledgible volunteers for PA announcers, scorebook keepers, timers and scoreboard operators.
For the most updated volunteer schedule, see below or contact Dave Oloffson at dave.oloffson.iayf@statefarm.com.
| 2010 State Farm Holiday Classic Volunteer Schedule | ||||
| Monday, December 27 | ||||
| As of 12/21/10 @ 8am | ||||
| Shirk Center | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 10am-BA1 | Cory Rogers | Mike Strubhar | Justin Lacefield | Travis Strubhar |
| 11:30am-BA2 | Cory Rogers | Mike Strubhar | Justin Lacefield | Travis Strubhar |
| 1pm-BA3 | Michael Walker | Mike Strubhar | Justin Lacefield | Travis Strubhar |
| 2:30pm-BA4 | Michael Walker | Mike Strubhar | Justin Lacefield | Travis Strubhar |
| 4:30pm-BA5 | Garry Boatz | Richard Raube | Tom Crain | Tami Morris |
| 6pm-BA6 | Garry Boatz | Richard Raube | Tom Crain | Tami Morris |
| 7:30pm-BA7 | Garry Boatz | Richard Raube | Tom Crain | Tami Morris |
| 9pm-BA8 | Garry Boatz | Richard Raube | Tom Crain | Tami Morris |
| Normal West | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 10am-BAA1 | Matt Polk | Mike Sieg | John Rosensteel | Blake Rosensteel |
| 11:30am-BAA2 | Matt Polk | Mike Sieg | John Rosensteel | Blake Rosensteel |
| 1pm-BAA3 | Matt Polk | Mike Sieg | John Rosensteel | Blake Rosensteel |
| 2:30pm-BAA4 | Matt Polk | Mike Sieg | John Rosensteel | Blake Rosensteel |
| 4:30pm-BAA5 | Tom DeBord | Kent Froebe | Gene Froebe | Justin Schmidgall |
| 6pm-BAA6 | Tom DeBord | Kent Froebe | Gene Froebe | Justin Schmidgall |
| 7:30pm-BAA7 | Tom DeBord | Kent Froebe | Gene Froebe | Justin Schmidgall |
| 9pm-BAA8 | Tom DeBord | Kent Froebe | Gene Froebe | Justin Schmidgall |
| U.S. Cellular Coliseum | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 10am-GAA1 | Rudy Klokkenga | Lyle Day | Norm Rocke | Steve Endsley |
| 11:30am-GAA2 | Rudy Klokkenga | Lyle Day | Norm Rocke | Steve Endsley |
| 1pm-GAA3 | Rudy Klokkenga | Lyle Day | Norm Rocke | Steve Endsley |
| 2:30pm-GAA4 | Rudy Klokkenga | Lyle Day | Norm Rocke | Steve Endsley |
| 4:30pm-GAA5 | Gary Duffy | Jeff Miller | Charlie Crabtree | Subria Whitaker |
| 6pm-GAA6 | Gary Duffy | Jeff Miller | Charlie Crabtree | Subria Whitaker |
| 7:30pm-GAA7 | Gary Duffy | Jeff Miller | Charlie Crabtree | Rick Birckelbaw |
| 9pm-GAA8 | Gary Duffy | Jeff Miller | Charlie Crabtree | Rick Birckelbaw |
| Normal Comm. | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 10am-GA1 | Dick Steinberg | Bruce Gibbens | Gary Young | Bob Thurmond |
| 11:30am-GA2 | Dick Steinberg | Bruce Gibbens | Gary Young | Bob Thurmond |
| 1pm-GA3 | Dick Steinberg | Bruce Gibbens | Matt Barnard | Bob Thurmond |
| 2:30pm-GA4 | Dick Steinberg | Bruce Gibbens | Matt Barnard | Bob Thurmond |
| 4:30pm-GA5 | Bill Cook | Frank Becker | Andy Barnard | Mark Aldridge |
| 6pm-GA6 | Bill Cook | Frank Becker | Andy Barnard | Mark Aldridge |
| 7:30pm-GA7 | Bill Cook | Frank Becker | Darrel Dubree | Mark Aldridge |
| 9pm-GA8 | Bill Cook | Frank Becker | Darrel Dubree | Mark Aldridge |
| 2010 State Farm Holiday Classic Volunteer Schedule | ||||
| Tuesday, December 28 | ||||
| Shirk Center | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 9:30am-BAA9 | Mike Liesman | Gary Brucker | Bob Lebre | Mike Ficek |
| 11:00am-BAA10 | Mike Liesman | Gary Brucker | Bob Lebre | Mike Ficek |
| 12:30pm-BAA11 | Mike Liesman | Gary Brucker | Bob Lebre | Mike Ficek |
| 2:00pm-BAA12 | Mike Liesman | Gary Brucker | Bob Lebre | Mike Ficek |
| 4:30pm-BAA13 | Garry Boatz | Richard Raube | Latoya Browder | Kitzie Cribbs |
| 6pm-BAA14 | Garry Boatz | Richard Raube | Latoya Browder | Kitzie Cribbs |
| 7:30pm-BAA15 | Garry Boatz | Richard Raube | Latoya Browder | Kitzie Cribbs |
| 9pm-BAA16 | Garry Boatz | Richard Raube | Latoya Browder | Kitzie Cribbs |
| Normal West (Gym A) | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 9:30am-BA9 | Michael Walker | Mike Strubhar | Justin Lacefield | Travis Strubhar |
| 11:00am-BA10 | Michael Walker | Mike Strubhar | Justin Lacefield | Travis Strubhar |
| 12:30pm-BA11 | Michael Walker | Mike Strubhar | Justin Lacefield | Travis Strubhar |
| 2:00pm-BA12 | Michael Walker | Mike Strubhar | Justin Lacefield | Travis Strubhar |
| 4:30pm-BA13 | Larry Nolan | Wade Harrison | Murray Hynes | RJ Whitworth |
| 6pm-BA14 | Larry Nolan | Wade Harrison | Murray Hynes | RJ Whitworth |
| 7:30pm-BA15 | Larry Nolan | Wade Harrison | Ryan Hardman | RJ Whitworth |
| 9pm-BA16 | Larry Nolan | Wade Harrison | Ryan Hardman | RJ Whitworth |
| Normal West (Gym B) | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 4:00pm-BAA17 | Dave Kinley | Matt Barnard | Mark Hinderer | John Lally |
| 5:30pm-BA17 | Dave Kinley | Matt Barnard | Mark Hinderer | John Lally |
| 7:00pm-BAA18 | Dave Kinley | Andy Barnard | Mark Hinderer | John Lally |
| 8:30pm-BA18 | Dave Kinley | Andy Barnard | Mark Hinderer | John Lally |
| U.S. Cellular Coliseum | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 9:30am-GA9 | Greg Reed | Veronica Woods | Gary Young | Bob Thurmond |
| 11:00am-GA0 | Greg Reed | Veronica Woods | Gary Young | Bob Thurmond |
| 12:30pm-GA11 | Greg Reed | Veronica Woods | Chris Daniels | Dustin Toland |
| 2:00pm-GA12 | Greg Reed | Veronica Woods | Chris Daniels | Dustin Toland |
| 4:30pm-GA13 | Steve Petersen | Dustin Toland | Chris Daniels | Brent McCready |
| 6pm-GA14 | Steve Petersen | Dustin Toland | Chris Daniels | Brent McCready |
| 7:30pm-GA15 | Steve Petersen | Rick Birckelbaw | John O’Donnell | Brent McCready |
| 9pm-GA16 | Steve Petersen | Rick Birckelbaw | John O’Donnell | Brent McCready |
| Normal Comm. (Gym A) | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 9:30am-GAA9 | Gary Duffy | Bruce Gibbens | Tom Crain | Megan McCann |
| 11:00am-GAA10 | Gary Duffy | Bruce Gibbens | Tom Crain | Megan McCann |
| 12:30pm-GAA11 | Rick Myers | Bruce Gibbens | Tom Crain | Megan McCann |
| 2:00pm-GAA12 | Rick Myers | Bruce Gibbens | Tom Crain | Megan McCann |
| 4:30pm-GAA13 | Bill Cook | Frank Becker | Subria Whitaker | Randy Miller |
| 6pm-GAA14 | Bill Cook | Frank Becker | Subria Whitaker | Randy Miller |
| 7:30pm-GAA15 | Bill Cook | Frank Becker | Subria Whitaker | Randy Miller |
| 9pm-GAA16 | Bill Cook | Frank Becker | Subria Whitaker | Randy Miller |
| Normal Comm. (Gym B) | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 4:00pm-GA17 | Anthony Gullo | Eric Stroyan | Brad Dedic | Scot Dedic |
| 5:30pm-GAA17 | Anthony Gullo | Eric Stroyan | Brad Dedic | Scot Dedic |
| 7:00pm-GA18 | Eric Lapan | Eric Stroyan | Brad Dedic | Scot Dedic |
| 8:30pm-GAA18 | Eric Lapan | Eric Stroyan | Brad Dedic | Scot Dedic |
| 2010 State Farm Holiday Classic Volunteer Schedule | ||||
| Wednesday, December 29 | ||||
| Shirk Center | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 9:30am-BAA21 | Mike Rich | Mike Sieg | Gary Young | Cary Frey |
| 11:00am-BAA24 | Mike Rich | Mike Sieg | Gary Young | Cary Frey |
| 12:30pm-BA21 | Mike Rich | Mike Sieg | Kevin O’Malley | Cary Frey |
| 2:00pm-BA24 | Mike Rich | Mike Sieg | Kevin O’Malley | Cary Frey |
| 4:30pm-BAA27 Semis | Steven Jackson | Jeff Hatten | Matt Schappaugh | Jeff Miller |
| 6pm-BAA30 Semis | Steven Jackson | Jeff Hatten | Matt Schappaugh | Jeff Miller |
| 7:30pm-BA27 Semis | Steven Jackson | Jeff Hatten | Matt Schappaugh | Jeff Miller |
| 9pm-BA30 Semis | Steven Jackson | Jeff Hatten | Matt Schappaugh | Jeff Miller |
| Normal West – (Gym A) | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 9:30am-BAA20 (Cons. Semis) | Derek Kessinger | Curt Nord | Scott Vogel | Dan Cavanaugh |
| 11:00am-BAA23 (Cons. Semis) | Derek Kessinger | Curt Nord | Scott Vogel | Dan Cavanaugh |
| 12:30pm-BA20 (Cons. Semis) | Derek Kessinger | Curt Nord | Scott Vogel | Dan Cavanaugh |
| 2:00pm-BA23 (Cons. Semis) | Derek Kessinger | Curt Nord | Scott Vogel | Dan Cavanaugh |
| 4:30pm-BAA26 (Cons. Champ) | Larry Timm | Richard Raube | Bill Fischer | Bill Fischer |
| 6:00pm-BAA29 (5th Place) | Larry Timm | Richard Raube | Bill Fischer | Bill Fischer |
| 7:30pm-BA26 (Cons. Champ) | Larry Timm | Richard Raube | Bill Fischer | Bill Fischer |
| 9:00pm-BA29 (5th Place) | Larry Timm | Richard Raube | Bill Fischer | Bill Fischer |
| Normal West – (Gym B) | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 9am-BAA19 (7th Cons.) | Greg Reed | Veronica Woods | Matt Schappaugh | Tom Schroeder |
| 10:30am-BAA22 (5th Cons.) | Greg Reed | Veronica Woods | Matt Schappaugh | Tom Schroeder |
| Noon-BA19 (7th Cons.) | Greg Reed | Veronica Woods | Matt Schappaugh | Tom Schroeder |
| 1:30pm-BA22 (5th Cons.) | Greg Reed | Veronica Woods | Matt Schappaugh | Tom Schroeder |
| 4:00pm-BAA25 (3rd Cons.) | Dan Keefe | Ben Kissel | Tony Sproles | Bob Kohlhase |
| 5:30pm-BAA28 (7th Place) | Dan Keefe | Ben Kissel | Tony Sproles | Bob Kohlhase |
| 7:00pm-BA25 (3rd Cons.) | Dan Keefe | Ben Kissel | Tony Sproles | Bob Kohlhase |
| 8:30pm-BA28 (7th Place) | Dan Keefe | Ben Kissel | Tony Sproles | Bob Kohlhase |
| U.S. Cellular Coliseum | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 9:30am-GA20 (Cons. Semis) | Michael Walker | Ron Krueger | Tom Crain | Anthony Tupper |
| 11:00am-GA23 (Cons. Semis) | Michael Walker | Ron Krueger | Tom Crain | Anthony Tupper |
| 12:30pm-GAA20 (Cons. Semis) | Michael Walker | Ron Krueger | Tom Crain | Anthony Tupper |
| 2:00pm-GAA23 (Cons. Semis) | Michael Walker | Ron Krueger | Tom Crain | Anthony Tupper |
| 4:30pm-GA26 (Cons. Champ) | Eric Lapan | Ann Perry | Dustin Carter | Tami Morris |
| 6:00pm-GA29 (5th Place) | Eric Lapan | Ann Perry | Dustin Carter | Tami Morris |
| 7:30pm-GAA26 (Cons. Champ) | Tom DeBord | Rick Birckelbaw | Dustin Carter | Tami Morris |
| 9:00pm-GAA29 (5th Place) | Tom DeBord | Rick Birckelbaw | Dustin Carter | Tami Morris |
| Normal Comm. (Gym A) | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 9:30am-GA21 | Jennie A. Smith | Rick Myers | Bryn Holevoet | Kristen Rudicil |
| 11:00am-GA24 | Jennie A. Smith | Rick Myers | Bryn Holevoet | Kristen Rudicil |
| 12:30pm-GAA21 | Jennie A. Smith | Rick Myers | Bryn Holevoet | Kristen Rudicil |
| 2:00pm-GAA24 | Jennie A. Smith | Rick Myers | Bryn Holevoet | Kristen Rudicil |
| 4:30pm-GA27 (Semis) | Bill Cook | Frank Becker | Terri O’Neal | Randy Miller |
| 6pm-GA30 (Semis) | Bill Cook | Frank Becker | Terri O’Neal | Randy Miller |
| 7:30pm-GAA27 (Semis) | Bill Cook | Frank Becker | Terri O’Neal | Randy Miller |
| 9pm-GAA30 (Semis) | Bill Cook | Frank Becker | Terri O’Neal | Randy Miller |
| Normal Comm. (Gym B) | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 9am-GA19 (7th Cons.) | Anthony Gullo | Dustin Toland | Dave Breen | Bill Legett |
| 10:30am-GA22 (5th Cons.) | Anthony Gullo | Dustin Toland | Dave Breen | Bill Legett |
| Noon-GAA19 (7th Cons.) | Anthony Gullo | Dustin Toland | Dave Breen | Bill Legett |
| 1:30pm-GAA22 (5th Cons.) | Anthony Gullo | Dustin Toland | Dave Breen | Bill Legett |
| 4:00pm-GA25 (3rd Cons.) | Ken Anderson | Nicholas Anderson | Samuel Anderson | Nolan Anderson |
| 5:30pm-GA28 (7th Place) | Ken Anderson | Nicholas Anderson | Samuel Anderson | Nolan Anderson |
| 7:00pm-GAA25 (3rd Cons.) | Ken Anderson | Nicholas Anderson | Samuel Anderson | Nolan Anderson |
| 8:30pm-GAA28 (7th Place) | Ken Anderson | Nicholas Anderson | Samuel Anderson | Nolan Anderson |
| 2010 State Farm Holiday Classic Volunteer Schedule | ||||
| Thursday, December 30 | ||||
| Shirk Center | PA Announcer | Scorebook | Timer/Clock | Scoreboard |
| 9:00am-GA31 (3rd Place) | Michael Walker | Mike Sieg | Gary Young | Cary Frey |
| 10:30am-BA31 (3rd Place) | Tom DeBord | Mike Sieg | Gary Young | Cary Frey |
| Noon-GAA31 (3rd Place) | Michael Walker | Mike Sieg | Ann Perry | Cary Frey |
| 1:30pm-BAA31 (3rd Place) | Tom DeBord | Mike Sieg | Ann Perry | Cary Frey |
| 3:30pm-GAA32 (Champ) | Bill Cook | Jeff Hatten | John O’Donnell | Matt Schappaugh |
| 5:10pm-BAA32 (Champ) | Steven Jackson | Jeff Hatten | John O’Donnell | Matt Schappaugh |
| 6:50pm-GA32 (Champ) | Bill Cook | Jeff Hatten | John O’Donnell | Matt Schappaugh |
| 8:30pm-BA32 (Champ) | Steven Jackson | Jeff Hatten | John O’Donnell | Matt Schappaugh |
| Special Olympics – Shirk Activity Area | Scorebook | Timer/Scoreboard | ||
| Court 1 – 9:00am | Jill Schmidgall | Barb Wells | ||
| Court 2 – 9:00am | Rich Donnelly | Ben Donnelly | ||
| Court 1 – 10:00am | Jill Schmidgall | Barb Wells | ||
| Court 2 – 10:00am | Rich Donnelly | Ben Donnelly | ||
| Court 1 – 11:00am | Jill Schmidgall | Barb Wells | ||
| Court 2 – 11:00am | Rich Donnelly | Ben Donnelly | Half-time Demonstrations | |
| Court 1 – Noon | Latoya Browder | Approx 4:00pm | ||
| Court 2 – Noon | Tricia Lambert | Shelby Beck | Approx 5:40pm | |
| Court 1 – 1:00pm | Latoya Browder | Approx 7:20pm | ||
| Court 2 – 1:00pm | Tricia Lambert | Shelby Beck | ||
| Court 1 – 2:00pm | Latoya Browder | |||
| Court 2 – 2:00pm | Tricia Lambert | Shelby Beck | ||
2011 Silent Auction
Guidelines and information on the Holiday Classic Scholarship, click here!
The 2011 State Farm Holiday Classic is once again hosting a Silent Auction to benefit the Classic Tournament Scholarship Fund. The Holiday Classic Scholarship Fund was created by the State Farm Holiday Classic basketball tournament to award four, $1,000 scholarships each year to student-athletes from participating schools in our tournament.
The silent auction will take place at the Shirk Center and at the Normal Community High School Tuesday through Thursday (12/27 – 12/29). On Friday (12/30), bidding will only be held at the Shirk Center.
2011 Silent Auction Guidelines
- All Silent Auction proceeds will be used to fund the Holiday Classic Tournament scholarship fund.
- Minimum bids are indicated on the photo sheets for each auction item.
- Bids should be made in $5 increments.
- Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted.
- Bidding will close at a time TBD on Friday, December 30th.
- Winners will be contacted by phone or email on Monday, January 4th.
- Items will be available for pick up or will be mailed immediately after the winners are contacted.
- A portion of the winners’ donations are tax deductible over the fair-market value of the item.
Here is an early look at items to be auctioned off this year:
- Autographed State Farm College Game Day basketball by Illini head basketball coach Bruce Weber and ESPN Game Day hosts Jay Bilas and Reece Davis.
- Autographed WNBA basketball signed by WNBA Tulsa Shock #7 overall draft pick ?and 2006 SFHC All-tournament team member Kayla Pedersen.
- Autographed photo of former Chicago Blackhawk great Bobby Hull.
- Autographed football of legendary Florida State Seminole head football coach Bobby Bowden.
- Autographed Chicago Cubs pennant signed by the late Cubs legend Ron Santo, Pat Hughes, Luis Gonzalez, Jaime Navarro, Scott Bullett, Jim Riggleman and Todd Haney, obtained at the 1995 Cubs Caravan.
- Autographed individual golf balls signed by 2011 United States Solheim Cup team probables Christie Kerr, Morgan Pressel, Stacy Lewis, Paula Creamer, Brittany Lincicome, Angela Stanford, Brittany Lang and Christina Kim.
- State Farm Holiday Classic – Four (4) VIP passes to the 2012 tournament (Dec. 26-29, 2012) plus merchandise
For a complete list of items, check back to this page frequently as the tournament draws near.
State Farm Holiday Classic set for December 27-30
Bloomington, IL – The 32nd annual installment of the State Farm Holiday Classic will boast one new venue and some of the top talent in the state. The largest, coed high school holiday tournament in the nation tips off December 27, 28, 29 & 30, and marks the twelfth consecutive year with State Farm Insurance® as the title sponsor.
The Holiday Classic is proud to announce a new partnership with the U.S. Cellular Coliseum as a host venue at this year’s event. The downtown Bloomington facility, a long time sponsor of the Holiday Classic, will now host the girls’ portion of the 64 team tournament.
“In addition to four very competitive games, the one thing we are proud to offer our participating teams each year is the chance to play those games in top-notch facilities with exciting atmospheres,” said tournament Vice-President Dave Oloffson. “With the addition of the Coliseum, we continue to provide all 64 teams with the best basketball facilities our community has to offer. The support of those venues is very much appreciated!”
“We are excited to be able to add the prestigious State Farm Holiday Classic to our ever growing list of events this,” said Bart Rogers, Vice President/General Manager of the U.S Cellular Coliseum. “This event provides a great economic impact on the Twin Cities with the out of town teams and guests that attend, and we look forward to showcasing our facility to them for many years to come.”
This year’s field will once again feature some of the top talent in the state. Rock Island and senior star Chasson Randle, who is ranked as the #6 point guard in the nation by ESPN, will take on a large school boy’s field that features the #1 junior in the state in North Chicago’s Aaron Simpson, and Peoria Notre Dame’s talented big man Max Bielfeldt. Chicago-land powerhouses North Lawndale and Glenbard East are new additions to this year’s field. Western Michigan recruit Hayden Hoerdemann and Bloomington Central Catholic highlight a small school boys’ field that features perennial state powerhouses in Rock Falls, Quincy Notre Dame, Minonk Fieldcrest, Chillicothe IVC and Providence St. Mel.
The girls’ portion of the State Farm Holiday Classic remains one of the toughest tournaments throughout the Midwest. Class 2A state-champ Bloomington Central Catholic returns the talented duo of Allie Norton and Jess Reinhart to face a small school girls’ bracket with ten teams that won at least a Regional championship last season. Springfield High, with two consecutive state final finishes the last two years, features all-state junior Zahna Medley to counter Peoria Richwoods all-state senior Mariah Smith, Morton’s sophomore shot-blocker Sarah Livingston and newcomer Champaign Centennial’s young and talented group in the large school girls’ bracket.
“Most holiday tournaments measure themselves by the number of highly-ranked teams and players they bring in,” said Oloffson. “With the talent displayed in Bloomington-Normal over the holidays, we feel our players, coaches and fans will be treated to a great experience this December at the Classic.”
All games will be played at Illinois Wesleyan University’s Shirk Center, U.S. Cellular Coliseum, Normal Community High School and Normal West High School. All teams are guaranteed 4 games over the 4-day event.
For more tournament information and a complete list of the 64-team field, visit the official Web site at www.theclassic.org or follow the event on Facebook and Twitter. All-tournament passes may be purchased beginning in November through the State Farm Employees Activities Association, or by contacting your local participating team.
Silent Auction returns to benefit HC Scholarship Fund
Download the 2011 Scholarship Application
The 2010 State Farm Holiday Classic will once again host a Silent Auction with great packages and items to benefit the Holiday Classic Scholarship Fund. Here is a tentative list of items that will be up for bid – check back often for updates to this list and for guidelines on how to bid during the tournament.
- Signed jersey by Super Bowl MVP and New Orleans quaterback Drew Brees
- Autographed book – Dick Vitale’s Fabulous 50 Players and Moments in College Basketball – signed by author and ESPN commentator Dick Vitale
- State Farm mini football helmet signed by NFL Hall of Famers Anthony Munoz and Howie Long
- State Farm College GameDay basketball signed by Illini head basketball coach Bruce Weber and ESPN GameDay hosts Reece Davis and Jay Bilas
- Individual autographed baseballs by former Chicago Cub legends Bill Buckner, Fergie Jenkins, Ron Santo, Rick Reuschel, Keith Moreland and Bob Dernier
- Signed State Farm Classic pin flag by LPGA stars Laura Davies, Natalie Gulbis, Julie Inkster, Christie Kerr, Christina Kim, I.K. Kim, Brittany Lincicome, Stephanie Louden, Morgan Pressel, Angela Stanford and Michelle Wie
- Four (4) V.I.P. passes to the 2011 State Farm Holiday Classic along with Holiday Classic merchandise
- Autographed photo of former UConn All-American and WNBA great Rebecca Lobo
- Autographed baseball from the State Farm Legends game in Normal on August 14 – State Farm Home Run Derby Gold Baseball signed by former Chicago Cubs Bill Buckner, Bob Dernier, Mickey Morandini, Keith Moreland, Rick Reuschel and Turk Wendell, and former St. Louis Cardinals Ken Dayley, Cal Eldred, Tito Landrum, Hal Lanier, Ken Reitz, John Tudor and Andy Van Slyke
- Signed photo by former University of North Carolina head basketball coach Dean Smith
- Gift cards from Original Niepagen Flower Shop, Casey’s Garden Shop and Florist, and the Beer Nuts Company Store
- $25 gift certificate to Beer Nuts Company Store
- $35 gift certificate to Casey’s Garden Shop and Florist
- $40 gift certificate to Niepagen Original Flower Shop
- Mini-football helmet autographed by professional football players Howie Long and Anthony Munoz
2010 Tournament Dates
The 2010 version of the State Farm Holiday Classic will be played on December 27-30 at four venues across Bloomington-Normal: Illinois Wesleyan University’s Shirk Center, Normal Community High School, Normal West High School, and a fourth site to be determined. This will be the 32nd annual boys tournament and the 14th edition of the girls tournament.
