VHS Tip Off Classic Preview

The Tip-Off Classic returns to Valparaiso for the first time since 2003. All four teams included in the field received a vote in the IBCA Top 20 Pre-Season Poll.

Valparaiso enters today after beating Kankakee Valley in their season opener 62-23. Carmel comes in at 1-0 after beating Anderson Highland while Lake Central sits at 0-1 losing to Griffith. Hamilton Southeastern opens their season on Friday.

Carmel and Hamilton SE come into today’s contests ranked #2 and #7 in the IBCA Poll. Valpo and LC both received votes. In the class 4A ICGSA Poll, Carmel comes in at #5 and HSE at #9.

The Tip-Off Classic originated during the 1997-1998 season with Valparaiso, Lake Central, Carmel and Washington squaring off. In 2001 Lafayette Jeff replaced Washington. The current four teams have been in the Classic since the 2006-2007 season. Valpo holds a 7-5 advantage over the Greyhounds of Carmel, while the Vikings have never beaten HSE in three tries.

Click here to read coach Jeanette Gray's full Tip Off Classic Preview