Chick Fil A Classic Preview
The Chick Fil A Classic is annually one of the top events in the metro east and southern Illinois featuring top teams and college prospects. The event is back again with another strong field! It will be held at Belleville East High School from January 16 to January 20.
Belleville West is the tournament favorite from Illinois with a three headed monster of elite 2019 power forward EJ Liddell along with Keith Randolph and Wright State commit Malachi Smith. Champaign Central is having a strong year behind their star senior Grand Canyon commit Tim Finke. Alton senior point guard Kevin Caldwell is one of the better uncommitted point guards in the state. Columbia senior combo guard Jordan Holmes is an exciting playmaker. Althoff sophomore post Patrick Readye is a very intriguing prospect. Belleville East is annually one of the top programs in the metro east and tough to play on their home floor.
From St. Louis Chaminade is stacked with a loaded roster led by NC State commit Jericole Hellems and super sophomore shooter Luke Kasubke. St. Mary’s has one of STL’s top point guards in Yuri Collins.
Schedule
Tuesday, January 16
6:00 PM Champaign Central vs Alton
7:30 PM Belleville West vs Althoff
Wednesday, January 17
6:00 PM St. Mary’s (MO) vs Columbia
7:30 PM Chaminade (MO) vs Belleville East
Thursday, January 18
6:00 PM St. Mary’s/Columbia loser vs Chamindade/Belleville East loser
7:30 PM Champaign Central/Alton loser vs Belleville West/Althoff loser
Friday, January 19
6:00 PM St. Mary’s/Columbia winner vs Chamindade/Belleville East winner
7:30 PM Champaign Central/Alton winner vs Belleville West/Althoff winner
Saturday, January 20
12:00 PM 7th Place
1:30 PM 5th Place
6:00 PM 3rd Place
7:30 PM Championship Game