Pairings for the 2011 State Farm Holiday Classic have been determined and were announced earlier this month. Be sure to purchase a media guide at The Classic, which will include brackets you can use to follow all the action. And continue to check the website for complete coverage and results. For a complete set of brackets, including printable PDF versions, go to https://theclassic.org/brackets/.
Some interesting tidbits about the tournament:
Girls 1A-2A
- Top four seeds: #1 Pana, #2 Champaign St. Thomas More, #3 Bloomington Central Catholic, #4 El Paso-Gridley
- 13 teams currently have a winning record, including four teams that are undefeated.
- The winning percentage of the field vs. non-Classic teams is .715.
- Can Bloomington Central Catholic navigate the field for a fourth consecutive year?
Girls 3A-4A
- Top four seeds: #1 Park Ridge Maine South, #2 Champaign Centennial, #3 Morton, #4 Springfield
- 7 teams currently have one loss or are undefeated.
- The winning percentage of the field vs. non-Classic teams is .691.
- Springfield is 8-0 in two Classic appearances…can the Senators win three titles in a row?
Boys 1A-2A
- Top four seeds: #1 Chicago Providence St. Mel, #2 Rock Falls, #3 Quincy Notre Dame, #4 Chillicothe IVC
- 14 teams are currently .500 or better.
- The winning percentage of the field vs. non-Classic opponents is .725.
- Will Rock Falls be able to defend its tournament crown?
Boys 3A-4A
- Top four seeds: #1 North Chicago, #2 Chicago North Lawndale, #3 Rockton Hononegah, #4 Normal U-High
- 12 teams are currently .500 or better.
- Possible second round match-up of North Chicago (Aaron Simpson – Illinois State recruit) vs. Normal Community (Anthony Beane – Illinois State recruit)
