15th Annual Girls Basketball Christmas Tournament Starts Next Week
Barb Dawson • December 17, 2024

16 Teams, 32 Games, 4 Days, 1 Winner!

Montini Catholic High School, home of the four time State Championship Lady Broncos, is hosting its annual Girls Varsity Basketball Christmas Tournament (December 23rd, 26-28). This year will mark the tournament's 15th year of excitement involving sixteen teams competing for the championship title.  

The tournament has grown in popularity over the years, entertaining up to 6,000 basketball fans per year. Additionally, up to 150 college coaches are expected to visit Montini's gymnasium to take in the action over the holiday event.  

This year's participating teams are:
Benet Academy Redwings
Central Rockets
Geneva Vikings
Hinsdale South Hornets
Lyons Township Lions
Marist Redhawks
Montini Catholic Broncos
Naperville North Huskies
Neuqua Valley Wildcats
Prospect Knights
St. Charles East Fighting Saints
St. Francis Spartans
St. Laurence Vikings
Thornton Wildcats
William Fremd Vikings
York Community Dukes

Tournament information including rosters, bracket, and game schedules can be found online at: www.montinichristmastourney.com. Tournament updates available on Twitter and Instagram: @montinixmastrny .

Montini Catholic High School is located on 16th Street in Lombard, just 4/10s of a mile West of Meyers Road. Fans can purchase a four day pass to catch all of the action. 

Questions about the tournament should be directed to Mr. Eric Scott, Coordinator, at 630-627-6930 extension 173 or escott@montini.org.
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