The Third Annual Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine/TriHealth Holiday Hardwood Classic will be held at Xavier University’s Cintas Center on Friday, December 27th and Saturday, December 28th. Twenty-four boys and girls high school varsity basketball teams from the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky/Dayton areas will be playing in six games each day beginning at noon.
“We are extremely excited to again partner with TriHealth as co-title sponsors for the 3rd Annual Holiday Hardwood Classic. Our organization at Beacon is built around supporting and caring for high school athletes. Supporting this event with TriHealth aligns perfectly with both of our visions to provide the best sports medicine care in the region,” said Andy Blankemeyer, Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and OrthoAlliance CEO.
“As the leaders of sports medicine and orthopedics in the TriState region, TriHealth and our partners at Beacon are committed to supporting athletes at all levels by encouraging good health and good sportsmanship. We are proud to provide these young athletes the opportunity to play in such a great venue.” – Kelvin Hanger, President & COO, Good Samaritan Hospital
Presented by LaRosa’s, Skyline Chili and Home City Ice in association with media partners The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati’s ESPN 1530 and FOX19, the field includes some of the best high school teams and returning players in the area.
“We’re excited to once again host the Holiday Hardwood Classic on Xavier’s campus. Whether it’s Big East action or high school rivalries, the Cintas Center is the area’s best basketball venue and is a great setting for the games,” said Greg Christopher, Xavier University Director of Athletics
Daily passes are $12.00 in advance and are available online at GoXavier.com/BuyTickets. Day of event daily passes are $15.00 at the Cintas Center box office each day with a $3.00 discount being offered for a canned or dry good donation to the Freestore Foodbank on site. Parking is free.
“The Freestore Foodbank is honored to be the charitable partner of the LaRosa’s Holiday Hardwood Classic! The food that is collected during this exciting event will go a long way towards helping feed local families,” said Kurt Reiber, President & CEO of Freestore Foodbank.
Friday, December 27th
Mt. Notre Dame vs. Bellbrook (Girls) - 12 PM
Sycamore vs. Harrison – 1:45 PM
Milford vs. La Salle – 3:30 PM
Taft vs. Withrow - 5:15 PM
Wyoming vs. Mariemont – 7 PM
Ryle vs. Summit Country Day – 8:45 PM
Saturday, December 28th
Princeton vs. Lakota East (Girls) - 12 PM
Princeton vs. Indianapolis Cathedral – 1:45 PM
Anderson vs. Mount Healthy – 3:30 PM
Turpin vs. Ross - 5:15 PM
Seton vs Fairfield (Girls) – 7 PM
Elder vs. Fairfield – 8:45 PM
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