Our Varsity Boys Basketball program is home to many current champions and future NBA stars. Teams from our conference have won a state championship each year over the last four years.
There are three levels of high school basketball competition: Freshman, Sophomore, and Varsity. There are also three levels of conference play: red, blue, and green. There are 10 teams within each of the nine conferences.
Conference play
The Red division is the top division and the most competitive. Next up is the Blue division. Teams here can move up to the Red division each year if they win the Blue conference championship.
Our newest schools play in the Green division. But similar to their counterparts in Blue, they also have an opportunity to elevate themselves to the next conference level. Upon winning their conference championship, teams here can move up to the Blue conference.
Championships
All of our sophomore and varsity teams compete for the City Championship during the post-regular season city playoffs. One city champion is crowned on each level at the end of the playoffs. Varsity teams then advance to the single elimination state championship playoffs under the direction of the Illinois High School Association.
Rules and regulations
It’s important for both parents and students to know, and abide by all the rules and regulations set forth by CPS and the National Federation of State High School Associations. These rules are designed to ensure that every team has a fair chance to participate, and to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance at our games.
Join the team
Students interested in playing sports should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their school. Your school should be able to provide more information about eligibility and team tryouts.
Schedules and calendars
View the schedule and calendar for this year’s season.
News
The CPS game of the week is shown on WCIU and METV throughout the season. The latest sports news and basketball scores are also available online at the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times.
Resources
For more information, call Winter High School Sports at 773-535-4694.
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