The CHIEF January 2019

88th Annual Pontiac Holiday Tournament

By Clay Miller

When December comes around in Pontiac Illinois, the buzz starts to build for many reasons: Christmas, the start of a new year, and of course the famed Holiday Tournament. As a varsity basketball player myself, it is safe to say that the start of the season is always a build up to prepare us to compete on the biggest stage of our lives. Nothing is more exciting than running out to the sound of music and the crowd roaring when 7:30 rolls around on opening night. This year, as every year, the Indians were against the odds. We were seeded to play #1 Bloom Township, a daunting challenge, but one we had been preparing for months. We came out with a spark, leading the game for the first few minutes. You could feel the excitement in the air. Unfortunately, Bloom is an extremely gifted team jam-packed with athleticism and over the course of the game they slowly pulled further and further away. We put up a fight the entire game however, and the city responded with a standing ovation after the clock hit 0 in the fourth quarter. Next up was Aurora West on the constellation side. Energy filled the building once again as we ran out to accept another challenge. The result however was more of the same. Another loss was handed for the Indians, ending my, and the rest of the senior’s, Holiday Tournament experience forever. Without a doubt, this tournament is a staple of Pontiac as a town and as a school. The memories made on that court will stick with audience and the players forever, and that’s what it’s all about.

Student Survey - "New Years Resolutions"

Eat healthier – Josie Noonan

Play with my dog more  –  Mackenzie Mies

Be less lazy –  Jack Fogarty

Stop being late  – Kelsie Huxtable

Hula Hoop more – Mazzy Vincent

Make this year better than last – Devin Long

Help Devin make this year better than last - Tyler Lanning