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Holiday Classic...

Held the final week of December each year, this prep showcase features the best basketball teams and players in Kentucky. Teams from as far away as Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and (gasp!) even Australia have also taken a shot at the title. It's truly a Classic!

There are 16 games to see over four days and the tournament draws nearly 4,000 paid admissions. Fans came from as far away as Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and Tennessee. Scroll down for a complete schedule and ways to save money on admission as well as booking discounted overnight packages.

Started eight years ago, the Holiday Classic has become the premier sports event in central Kentucky during the holiday season. The Classic champ receives a team award and a dozen pairs of shoes from And 1 and some lucky fans get to compete in a shooting contest and a chance to win $25,000.

Tickets at the gate are $6. For a discount, purchase an advanced ticket online or at the Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission  office located at 239 N. Spalding Ave. For substantial savings, purchase a tournament pass for $16.

For more information, call Tim Peterson at 270.692.6066 or e-mail timothy.peterson@marion.kyschools.us.                          
 

2009 Schedule:
Sat., Dec. 26
3 p.m. - East Jessamine v. Iroquois	7 p.m. - Simon Kenton v. Elizabethtown
5 p.m. - Taylor Co. v. Australian Cobras	9 p.m. - Marion Co. v. Washington Co.
Sun., Dec. 27
3 p.m. - Iroquois v. Simon Kenton	7 p.m. - Washington Co., Ky. v. Taylor Co.
5 p.m. - Elizabethtown v. East Jessamine	9 p.m. - Marion Co. v. Australian Cobras
Mon., Dec. 28
3 p.m. - East Jessamine v. Simon Kenton	7 p.m. - Australian Cobras v. Washington Co.
5 p.m. - Iroquois v. Elizabethtown	9 p.m. - Marion Co. v. Taylor Co.
Tues., Dec. 29
3 p.m. - #4 Pool A v. #4 Pool B	7 p.m. - #2 Pool A v. #2 Pool B
5 p.m. - #3 Pool A v. #3 Pool B	9 p.m. - #1 Pool A v. #1 Pool B
Pool A                                                                        Marion County, Ky.                               Washington County                             Taylor County                    Australian Cobras	Pool B Elizabethtown Simon Kenton East Jessamine Iroquois

 

 

NOTE: The final day pairings are based on record, head to head, quarters won, points allowed, points scored and coin toss, in that order. Home team is the first team listed and that team will wear white.

 

KFC/Taco Bell Holiday Classic Package!

A special package for $126 includes:

♥ 1 night, double occupancy, at Hampton Inn of Lebanon, includes a Welcome gift and hot breakfast for 2.

♥ 2 tournament passes.

You can add a night, which includes another hot breakfast for two, and the cost will be $220.

Call 270.692.0021 to book a one- or two-night package or book it online below.