Carbondale Holiday Showcase Press Release
Date/Time
Date(s) - 12/13/2024 - 12/14/2024
12:00 am
Location
Carbondale High School
Categories
Carbondale Community High School is pleased to announce the field for the “Illinois Get
Down” Carbondale Holiday Showcase. One of The Premier Holiday Showcases in
Illinois is back in Carbondale. Dates for the Showcase are December 13th and
December 14th. All games will be hosted at Carbondale Community High School. All
games on December 13th start at 5:30pm. Games on December 16th begin at 9:30am.
Carbondale High School, IHSA and University of Florida Hall of Fame member, Dan
Cross, is spearheading the emergence of bringing back this 56 year old prestigious
basketball event now branded as “Illinois Get Down”. He joins a star studded committee
along with Carbondale Greats Troy Hudson (NBA) , Stephen Bardo ( and other
supporting team members to make this showcase a high caliber event.
“I am excited for the opportunity to give back to the community and provide an
economic impact on Southern Illinois by bringing exposure to High School teams and
basketball programs worthy of invitation. Our mission is to empower student athletes to
reach their highest academic and athletic potential through the game of basketball,” said
Dan Cross. “I have always been passionate about basketball and enjoy the chance to
help youth pursue their passion for the sport as well as encourage students through a
positive outlet .”
We believe that the impact of sports can be a powerful tool for promoting positive
values, discipline and creating a better future for all,” said Dan Cross. Sports gave me
the opportunity to receive a free education and it taught me many life-lessons that I took
with me after sports, college and pros were over.”
This year’s tournament features 14bcompetitive teams along with State ranked teams
from 6 representing states Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas and
Illinois. Adult Ticket Prices $15 -All Day Pass, $10 for high school students- All Day
Pass. Friday Games Adult Ticket $10, Student $5. Please visit the Holiday
Tournament website at IllinoisGetDown.org to purchase tickets and check out the Game
Schedule. For all the latest results please follow us on Instagram and Twitter (X)
@IllinoisGetDown.
You don’t want to miss some of high schools top basketball recruits playing. Get ready,
this will be a hot ticket! IllinoisGetDown.org
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
If you have any questions, please contact the CCHS Athletic Department at 618-457-
3371 ext. 212.
Holiday Tournament Teams
Illinois Teams Georgia Team Arkansas Teams
Carbondale HS Cedar Shoals HS N. Little Rock HS
Herrin HS
Lincoln Park (CHI)
Murphysboro HS
Urbana HS
Meridian HS
Hyde Park (CHI)
Tennessee Team Oklahoma Team Florida
Craigmont HS Douglass HS Jones HS