State Farm Holiday Classic Championships to be aired on WJBC 

Posted on December 29, 2024
State Farm Classic
The State Farm Holiday Classic takes place over four days between Christmas and New Year’s Day at four venues in Bloomington-Normal. (State Farm Holiday Classic)

By Blake Haas 

BLOOMINGTON — Each year, 64 teams from across Illinois gather in the twin cities for the State Farm Holiday Classic. 

After defeating Kankakee Bishop Mac, Bloomington Central Catholic reached the Championship game in the small school girls’ division. 

Central Catholic will compete against Central Southeastern for the Small School Girls division at the Shirk Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. 

You can hear coverage on Monday, Dec. 30, at 3:20 p.m. on AM 1230 and FM 102.1 WJBC. 

Meanwhile, Normal Community girls basketball reached the Large School Division Championship game on Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. 

The Lady Ironmen plan to battle top-seeded Washington for the Championship. 

You can hear coverage on Monday, Dec. 30 at 6:50 p.m. on AM 1230 and FM 102.1 WJBC. 

High School basketball on WJBC is sponsored by CEFCU, Heller Ford, O’Brien Hyundai of Normal, ReMax Rising relator Tracy Patkunas, Heller Motors, Lanz Underground Solutions, and Community Motors. 

Coverage is also sponsored by: 

  • Land of Lincoln Credit Union
  • Bloomington Public Library
  • Floor Coverings International
  • Direct Travel
  • Country Financial Rep. Katherine Peterson
  • McLean County Unit 5
  • Fasteners ETC
  • Gill Street Sports Bar and Restaurant 

Our coverage throughout the high school season can be found on AM 1230, FM 102.1, and WJBC.com. 

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected]. 

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