Boys, girls top seeds in State Farm Holiday Classic

Community’s boys and girls basketball teams were announced as the top seeds in 44th annual State Farm Holiday Classic Large Schools division when brackets were released on Dec. 7. The tournament tips off Dec. 27, with play running through Dec. 30 at venues across Bloomington-Normal. In the boys division, the Ironmen claimed the #1 seed with 13 out of 16 votes from participating head coaches, statewide media and organizing committee members. The boys are looking for their first Holiday Classic Title since 2021 when they open up play Dec. 27 against the Warhawks of North Chicago (1-7). The 16-team bracket…