Bluegrass-Buckeye Charity Holiday Classic is Dec. 11 and 12

Here is the press release from the classic:

High school basketball fans can watch some of the top teams in Kentucky and Ohio battle each other during the Bluegrass-Buckeye Charity Holiday Classic on Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12 at Northern Kentucky University's Bank of Kentucky Center.

The Kentucky teams include 2009 state champion Holmes and 2008 state champion Mason County along with Covington Catholic, Louisville Male, Ryle and Dixie Heights.

One of the Ohio teams is Cincinnati Taft, a regional finalist in the Ohio Division III playoffs last season. The field also includes Colerain, Princeton and St. Xavier, which made deep runs in the 2010 Ohio Division I playoffs, along with Aiken and Oak Hills.

For a complete schedule, ticket prices and additional information on the teams and players participating in the BBCHC, go to www.bbclassic.blogspot.com

Proceeds from the games will be donated to local charities, including the Ruth Lyons Children's Fund and neediest Kids of All. During halftime of each game, there will be prize drawings, basketball contests and other entertainment for fans to enjoy.