Citizens First Holiday Classic Returns December 20-22

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – High school basketball teams from across the state and one from Tennessee, plus their fans and families, will meet in Bowling Green beginning Sunday for the Citizens First Holiday Classic at Bowling Green High School. The annual tournament allows teams to play four non-season games during the three-day event in a championship format.

Participating teams include Bowling Green, Greenwood, Franklin-Simpson, Christian Brothers (Memphis, TN), Ryle, Madison Southern, Mason Co., Metcalfe Co., Daviess Co., Buckhorn, Adair Co., and DeSales. Madison Southern and host Bowling Green also appeared in last year’s tournament.  According to a pre-season coaches’ poll, Mason Co. and Bowling Green are two of the Top 25 teams in the state, both coming in around the middle of the list.

“The reputation of this quality tournament is continuing to spread, and we can’t think of a better way to begin the Holiday break than with some great youth hoops action,” tournament organizer D.C. Clement said. “We are very appreciative of the local community, especially the area hotels, shops and restaurants, for making these fans and players’ holiday experience in Bowling Green a positive one.”

Games begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Monday, and 11 a.m. Tuesday. Visit http://www.citizensfirstbank.com for a link to the full schedule.  Spectators can look forward to great performances from these talented student athletes for just $6 per day, $3 for students K-12, and free for children 5 and under.   

For more information on the Citizens First Holiday Classic, contact D.C. Clement at 270-791-0052.  For information on lodging, dining and recreation in Bowling Green, go to http://www.visitbgky.comor call 800-326-7465.

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