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Boylan Catholic High School will host the 55th Annual Thanksgiving Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament from November 25–30, excluding Thanksgiving Day on November 28. The tournament will feature Varsity, JV, and Freshman teams, showcasing top-tier basketball talent from across northern and central Illinois.

In addition to Boylan Catholic High School, seven high schools will participate in the tournament:

  • Freeport High School
  • Rockford Lutheran High School
  • Lincoln Park High School
  • Marshall Metro High School
  • Peoria Richwoods High School
  • St. Charles North High School
  • Thornton Township High School

"Boylan has a long tradition of exemplary sports programs, and we are excited to open our doors to a larger region of teams," said Boylan Athletic Director Paul Heitkamp. "We look forward to bringing stellar basketball competition to our home court. Our hope is that the players, coaches, families, and fans enjoy the experience and leave energized, looking forward to next year."
Tickets for the tournament will be available for purchase at the door:

  • Single Day Tickets: $7 for adults, $4 for students/seniors
  • Full Tournament Pass: $21 for adults, $12 for students/seniors

Varsity Schedule

(Home team is listed first; all games played in the Main Gym)

Monday, November 25

  • 5:30 PM: Boylan vs. Marshall
  • 7:00 PM: Lutheran vs. Richwoods

Tuesday, November 26

  • 6:00 PM: Lincoln Park vs. St. Charles North
  • 7:30 PM: Thornton vs. Freeport

Wednesday, November 27

  • 3:30 PM: Marshall vs. Lutheran
  • 5:00 PM: Richwoods vs. Thornton
  • 6:30 PM: Freeport vs. Lincoln Park
  • 8:00 PM: Boylan vs. St. Charles North

Friday, November 29

  • 2:30 PM: St. Charles North vs. Freeport
  • 4:00 PM: Marshall vs. Richwoods
  • 5:30 PM: Boylan vs. Lutheran
  • 7:00 PM: Thornton vs. Lincoln Park

Saturday, November 30

  • 1:30 PM: Lincoln Park vs. Lutheran
  • 3:00 PM: Freeport vs. Marshall
  • 4:30 PM: St. Charles North vs. Thornton
  • 6:00 PM: Boylan vs. Richwoods

JV and Freshman Schedule

(Home team is listed first; all games played in the Bachrodt Center)

Monday, November 25

  • 6:00 PM: Boylan (F) vs. Marshall
  • 7:15 PM: Boylan (JV) vs. Richwoods

Tuesday, November 26

  • 5:15 PM: Boylan (F) vs. Lutheran (F)
  • 6:30 PM: Lincoln Park vs. St. Charles North
  • 7:45 PM: Lutheran (JV) vs. Freeport

Wednesday, November 27

  • 3:00 PM: Lutheran (F) vs. Peoria Notre Dame (F)
  • 4:15 PM: Marshall vs. Peoria Notre Dame (F)
  • 5:30 PM: Richwoods vs. Lutheran (JV)
  • 6:45 PM: Freeport vs. Lincoln Park
  • 8:00 PM: Boylan (F) vs. St. Charles North

Friday, November 29

  • 2:00 PM: Boylan (JV) vs. St. Charles North
  • 3:15 PM: Freeport vs. Peoria Notre Dame (F)
  • 4:30 PM: Marshall vs. Richwoods
  • 5:45 PM: Boylan (F) vs. Peoria Notre Dame (F)
  • 7:00 PM: Lutheran (JV) vs. Lincoln Park

Saturday, November 30

  • 1:30 PM: Boylan (JV) vs. Lincoln Park
  • 3:00 PM: Freeport vs. Marshall
  • 4:30 PM: St. Charles North vs. Richwoods
  • 6:00 PM: Boylan (JV) vs. Lutheran (JV)

Join us for an exciting week of basketball and community spirit!