Rockridge & Illini Bluffs to replace Pleasant Plains and Midwest Central
The Macomb-Western Holiday Tournament field will see two new teams for 2012. The Pleasant Plains Cardinals and the Raiders of Midwest Central have both decided not to return. Their spots will be taken by the Tigers of Illini Bluffs and the Rockets of Rockridge High School.

"Midwest Central and Pleasant Plains were both a pleasure to have in our tournament these last few years," said Macomb High Athletic Director Dave Bartlett. "We would have been glad to have them back. But for various reasons, both schools decided they weren't interested in returning at this time. We wish them well." (more-->)

The #2 seed is #1!
The Monmouth-Roseville Titans took the lead with 5:03 left in the game and were able to hold off the Illini West Chargers, 45-38, to win the championship game of the 66th Macomb Western Holiday Tournament.

Monmouth-Roseville (14-0) was able to convert 10 fast break points to give them some momentum.

Martel Hunter led the Titans with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Trayvon added 10 points. (more-->)

Saukees repeat as third place finishers
The Pittsfield Saukees trophy case is getting crowded with trophies from the Macomb-Western Holiday Tournament. The Saukees picked up the third place hardware with a 47-26 win over the West Hancock Titans.

The game was won in the paint where Pittsfield (8-6) outscored the Titans 32-10. The short range game was a big factor in allowing Pittsfield to shoot 63 percent from the field for the contest.

Dalton Hoover scored his 1000th career point during the contest on a thunderous dunk midway through the 2nd period. Hoover finished the night with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Kennedy Kattelman added 13 points in the win. (more-->)