ANNOUNCING THE 3rd ANNUAL BEACON /TRIHEALTH HOLIDAY HARDWOOD CLASSIC, CINCINNATI’S SIGNATURE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SHOWCASE

Twenty-Four Teams, Twelve Games on December 27 & 28 at Cintas Center

CINCINNATI, OH – November 15, 2024 - The 3rd Annual Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine/TriHealth Holiday Hardwood Classic will be held at Xavier University’s Cintas Center on Friday, December 27 and Saturday, December 28,  2024, showcasing twenty-four boys and girls high school varsity basketball teams from the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Indianapolis & Dayton areas.  The Holiday Hardwood Classic includes six games both days beginning at 12 noon.

“Partnering with TriHealth again for this event highlights our shared commitment to the athletes of our region,” said Andy Blankemeyer, CEO of Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and OrthoAlliance. “At Beacon, we are dedicated to supporting high school athletes, and this event aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver top-tier sports medicine care.” 

“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.

The Holiday Hardwood Classic is presented by LaRosa’s, Skyline Chili and Home City Ice in association with media partners Cincinnati’s ESPN 1530,  FOX19 and The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Daily passes are $12.00 in advance at GoXavier.com/BuyTickets beginning November 15, 2024.  Day of event daily passes are $15.00 at the Cintas Center box office, with a $3.00 discount 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 3rd Annual Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine / TriHealth 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.

“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.

Beacon/TriHealth Holiday Hardwood Classic Game Schedule:

Friday, December 27                                                

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 28

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                                         

Follow the Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine/TriHealth Holiday Hardwood Classic on Instagram @holidayhardwoodclassic, Twitter @HolidayHardwood, Facebook Holiday Hardwood Classic or for more information, go to https://www.holidayhardwoodclassic.com.

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