The opening round matchups are set for the 15th annual Duster Thomas Hoops Classic in Pinckneyville following Christmas. The Salem Wildcats will get the host Panthers in the opening round game at 7:30 on December 27th. The winner will get either Ballard Memorial or Steeleville in the 2nd round.
Other first round matchups include Jerseyville against Chester, Olney opens with Woodlawn, Murphysboro takes on Roxana, Mt Carmel and Okawville, Meridian plays Carlyle and Benton takes on Trico.
