REGION’S TOP HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS TALENT TAKES THE COURT
AT 4th ANNUAL BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE HOLIDAY HARDWOOD CLASSIC
22 Elite Teams Tip Off December 27 & 28 at Xavier University’s Cintas Center
CINCINNATI, OH – November 17, 2025 - The 4th Annual Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Holiday
Hardwood Classic will be held at Xavier University’s Cintas Center on Saturday, December 27 and
Sunday, December 28, 2025. The event features 22 boys and girls varsity teams from Greater
Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Dayton - and some of the region’s best high school talent - for
eleven exciting matchups over two days.
New this year, participating schools are encouraged to rally their fans and communities through a
friendly ticket sales competition. The school that sells the most tickets each day of the event
(with a minimum of 150 tickets sold) will receive a $500 donation to support their Booster Club or
charitable organization of their choice. Additionally, for every ticket purchased by a Xavier
University season ticket holder, 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the university’s All For
One fund, empowering Xavier’s mission in perpetuity.
“At Beacon, we believe in investing in the next generation of athletes and helping them perform at
their highest potential,” said Eric Stiene, CEO of Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and
OrthoAlliance. “The showcase not only highlights the best high school basketball talent in our
region, but it also brings communities together around a shared love of the game. We’re proud to be
a partner in an event that reflects our commitment to keeping student-athletes healthy, strong and
ready to compete.”
The Holiday Hardwood Classic is presented by LaRosa’s, Skyline Chili and Home City Ice in
association with media partners Cincinnati’s ESPN 1530, FOX19 and the Cincinnati
Enquirer
Daily passes are $ 13.00 in advance at www.holidayhardwoodclassic.com beginning November 15, 2025.
Day of event daily passes are $ 16.00 at the Cintas Center box office. All fees and parking are
included.
“We’re thrilled to once again welcome the Holiday Hardwood Classic to the Cintas
Center,” said Greg Christopher, Xavier University Director of Athletics. “It’s an honor to host an
event that brings together so many talented student-athletes, families and fans from across the
region. It reflects the true spirit of teamwork and community that we value deeply here at
Xavier.”
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Holiday Hardwood Classic Game Schedule:
Saturday, December 27
Mt. Notre Dame vs. Bellbrook (Girls) – 11:00 AM Sycamore vs. La Salle- 12:45 PM
Newport vs. Lebanon - 2:30 PM
Princeton vs. Cathedral (Indianapolis) – 4:15 PM Anderson vs. Mt Healthy – 6:00 PM
Taylor vs. Holy Cross (Covington) -7:45pm
Sunday, December 28
Milford vs. Lakota East (Girls) – 12 Noon Milford vs. CHCA – 1:45 PM
Princeton vs. Winton Woods (Girls) – 3:30 PM Wyoming vs. Centerville – 5:15 PM
Mason vs. McNicholas - 7:00 PM
Follow the Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Holiday Hardwood Classic on Instagram
@holidayhardwoodclassic, Twitter @HolidayHardwood, Facebook Holiday Hardwood Classic or for more
information or to purchase event tickets, go to https://www.holidayhardwoodclassic.com.
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Media contacts:
Ann Keeling or Cresta Lewis for LaRosa’s
513-381-3248
ann@cristofolikeeling.com cresta@cristofolikeeling.com
Rich Neumann Neumann & Associates 513-236-1352
holidayhardwoodclassic@gmail.com
David Wertheim Neumann & Associates 513-560-4333