Tidbits from Day 1 Action at the 2022 State Farm Holiday Classic The Chosen Ones All four top seeds were victorious on day 1. The biggest upset of the day came when #2 seed Aurora Christian fell to #15 seed Minonk Fieldcrest. Record Watch Normal Community boy’s coach Dave Witzig is tied with former Rock Island coach Thom Sigel for the most Classic coaching wins at 58. His … [Read more...]

Tidbits from Day 3 Action at the 2021 State Farm Holiday Classic The Games With both Morton and Normal University High girls losing in their respective semifinal games, every bracket will crown a new champion on Day 4. Through Day 3, there has been only one overtime game – a Small School Boys matchup won by Aurora Christian 47-43 over Quincy Notre Dame. In Large School … [Read more...]

Tidbits from Day 2 Action at the 2021 State Farm Holiday Classic Record Breaker Bloomington Central Catholic’s Cole Certa set a boys' tournament record with 10 3-pointers in the Saints’ 72-32 victory over Annawan. The record has stood since 1999, when Rock Alleman’s Tyler Ryan hit nine from behind the arc. Speaking of 1999 Long-time Classic Committee member Mike Sondgeroth … [Read more...]

Tidbits from Day 1 Action at the 2021 State Farm Holiday Classic The Assists Despite the effects of COVID lingering throughout the sports scene, 31 of 32 games were played on Day 1. Special thanks to Normal Calvary Christian (Small School Boys) and Champaign Centennial and Pekin (LSG) for stepping in and filling voids in the bracket. The Assistants At least five teams were … [Read more...]