2009 Duster Thomas Hoops Classic: Pairings, Schedule Released

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[The pools have been determined and match-up's set for the 3rd Annual Duster Thomas Hoops Classic, scheduled Dec. 28 & 29 at Pinckneyville Community High School.

Eight teams are entered in the event, with newcomer Red Bud replacing defending champion Teutopolis.

In addition to the host Panthers, returning squads include Du Quoin, Carterville, Olney-East Richland, Steeleville, Benton and Larwenceville.

Action begins at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28 and concludes with the championship encounter the following evening, scheduled for approximately 8:30 p.m.

Here's the complete schedule:

POOL A-Carterville, Olney-East Richland, Pinckneyville, Steeleville.

POOL B-Benton, Du Quoin, Larwenceville, Red Bud

Monday, Dec. 28

Session #1

Steeleville vs. Pinckneyville, 8:30 a.m.

Lawrenceville vs. Du Quoin, 10 a.m.

Red Bud vs. Benton, 11:30 a.m.

Olney vs. Carterville, 1 p.m.

Session #2

Benton vs. Larwenceville, 4:00

Carterville vs. Steeleville, 5:30

Du Quoin vs. Red Bud, 7:00

Pinckneyville vs. Olney, 8:30

Tuesday, Dec. 29

Session #3

Red Bud vs. Larwenceville, 8:30 a.m.

Olney vs. Steeleville, 10 a.m.

Pinckneyville vs. Carterville, 11:30 a.m.

Du Quoin vs. Benton, 1:00

Session #4

Seventh Place-Fourth Place "A" vs. Fourth Place "B," 4:00

Fifth Place-Third Place "A" vs. Third Place "B", 5:30

Third Place-Second Place "A" vs. Second Place "B", 7:00

Title-First Place "A" vs. First Place "B", 8:30

Any business or organization that would like to advertise in the Duster Thomas Hoops Classic Dec. 28 & 28, 2009 or the Panther Basketball Showcase Jan. 30, 2010 programs may do so by contacting Greg Hale at PCHS.