The brackets for the 42nd annual State Farm Holiday Classic have been released. This year’s event will be held on Dec. 27-30 at four venues across Bloomington-Normal — Illinois Wesleyan University’s Shirk Center, Bloomington High School, Normal Community High School and Normal West High School. A complete list of participating teams can be found … [Read more...]
State Farm® Holiday Classic announces 2021 scholarship winners
Even though no tournament was held in 2020 for the first time in 30 years, the State Farm Holiday Classic has selected four winners as recipients of the 2021 Holiday Classic Scholarship award. The Classic Tournament, Inc., which organizes one of the largest, coed high school holiday basketball tournaments in the nation, will award each winner a $1,500 scholarship to go directly … [Read more...]
State Farm Holiday Classic to Deliver An Assist this Holiday Season
As you all know, the 2020 State Farm Holiday Classic is just one in a long line of COVID-19 cancellations this year. Our organizing committee should now be knee-deep in plans for what would have been our 42nd season of providing what we call “The Best Basketball this side of March!” for all of our players, coaches, fans, sponsors and volunteers. But we are not letting that … [Read more...]
State Farm Holiday Classic canceled for 2020
In order to adhere to the guidelines set forth by both the Illinois High School Association and the State of Illinois, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2020 State Farm Holiday Classic. Please know this is not a decision we made lightly, but in order to ensure the safety of all participants (players, coaches, administrators, fans, officials, … [Read more...]
State Farm Holiday Classic announces 2020 scholarship winners
The Classic Tournament, Inc., which organizes one of the largest, coed high school holiday basketball tournaments in the nation called the State Farm Holiday Classic, has selected six winners as recipients of the 2020 Holiday Classic Scholarship award. Each winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship to go directly to their college of choice for tuition costs. Established to … [Read more...]
