Tuesday Holiday Tournament Championship Games and MVPs Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After five days of high-level competition several holiday tournaments across the state wrapped up on Tuesday night. From record-breaking performances to breakout MVP runs championship week delivered plenty of storylines. Here's a look at the title-game results and Tournament MVPs from around Illinois.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Big Dipper Holiday Tournament (Rich Township)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warren 88, Kenwood 54</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tournament MVP: [player_tooltip player_id='2323571' first='Jaxson' last='Davis'] (Warren) | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2323571' first='Jaxson' last='Davis'] put an exclamation point on his first Big Dipper appearance with a historic championship performance. The sophomore erupted for 50 points, setting a new single-game tournament scoring record. Davis was dominant at all three levels adding 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals while controlling the game from start to finish. A statement win and a signature moment for one of the state's premier young prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Plano Holiday Tournament</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaneland 78, Yorkville Christian 47</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tournament MVP: [player_tooltip player_id='1552428' first='Marshawn' last='Cocroft'] (Kaneland) | 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cocroft capped off another MVP-worthy run earning his second career tournament MVP after following up a 35-point semifinal showing with 22 points in the championship game. The consistent scoring guard thrives attacking the rim and getting to the free-throw line setting the tone offensively throughout the tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Laurence 58, Brother Rice 46</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tournament MVP: [player_tooltip player_id='2323617' first='Markese' last='Peoples'] (St. Laurence) | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2323617' first='Markese' last='Peoples'] made his mark in a big way at Hinsdale earning MVP honors after a strong four-game stretch. Peoples averaged 15 points and 7 rebounds per game saving his best for last with 24 points and 10 boards in the championship win. The performance secured St. Laurence's first-ever title appearance and championship at the Hinsdale Holiday Classic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DeKalb “Chuck Dayton Holiday Classic”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Neuqua Valley 76, Hononegah 45</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tournament MVP: [player_tooltip player_id='2531981' first='Cole' last='Kelly'] (Neuqua Valley) | 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2531981' first='Cole' last='Kelly'] continued his early-season surge adding tournament MVP honors to his growing résumé. The sophomore has been stuffing the stat sheet averaging 16 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals per game while impacting the game on both ends. Kelly's two-way play and poise continue to separate him as one of the top long-term prospects in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maine East Holiday Tournament</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoffman Estates 51, Sandburg 43</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tournament MVP: [player_tooltip player_id='2865852' first='Torey' last='Baskin'] (Hoffman Estates) | 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baskin's quickness and shot creation were on full display throughout the week. He led Hoffman Estates to the title while averaging 23 points per game along with 4 assists consistently applying pressure to opposing defenses. A strong showing from one of the more underrated seniors in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Proviso West Holiday Tournament</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>East St. Louis 65, Hyde Park 44</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tournament MVP: [player_tooltip player_id='1873523' first='Jamison' last='White'] (East St. Louis) | 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1873523' first='Jamison' last='White'] showed why he's considered one of the elite prospects in Illinois. The No. 2 player in the state dominated his trip to the Chicago area posting near double-double averages and leading East St. Louis to double-digit wins in every game. A complete authoritative tournament run from start to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->