🏀🔥 NTC TOURNAMENT BRACKET IS SET! 🔥🏀
Altamont High School is proud to once again host the 90th Annual National Trail Conference Boys Basketball Tournament! The bracket is complete and we’re ready for a full week of great basketball.
📅 Dates: Monday, January 26 – Saturday, January 31
📍 Location: Altamont High School Gym
Top seeds, tough matchups, and a championship atmosphere await as NTC teams battle through both the winner’s and consolation brackets, all leading up to Championship Saturday.
🎟️ Admission Information:
• Reserved Black Chair: $7 per session / $49 all sessions
• All Adult - Bleachers (Mon–Sat afternoon): $5
• Students (Mon-Sat afternoon): $2
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: ALL general admission is $5
📌 Reminder: The top team listed on the bracket is the home team.
Come out and support NTC basketball, pack the gym, and be part of a long-standing conference tradition! 🏀💪
🏀🔥 Fresh/Soph Basketball Tournament – Game Day! 🔥🏀
Get ready for a full day of hoops as the Fresh/Soph Basketball Tournament tips off this Saturday, January 17!
📍 Matchups:
➡️ Altamont vs Vandalia
➡️ Vandalia vs Pana
➡️ Altamont vs Pana
⏰ Start Time:
The first game begins at 10:00 AM, with each game starting 10 minutes after the previous game ends—so plan to stay and catch all the action!
Bring your school spirit, cheer loud, and enjoy a great day of basketball! 🏀💥
Get ready for a full day of hoops as the Fresh/Soph Basketball Tournament tips off this Saturday, January 17!
📍 Matchups:
➡️ Altamont vs Vandalia
➡️ Vandalia vs Pana
➡️ Altamont vs Pana
⏰ Start Time:
The first game begins at 10:00 AM, with each game starting 10 minutes after the previous game ends—so plan to stay and catch all the action!
Bring your school spirit, cheer loud, and enjoy a great day of basketball! 🏀💥
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Students in Biology did a lab demonstrating ecological relationships. Lots of competition occurring!
🎉🏀 FAN OF THE GAME 🏀🎉
Tonight we proudly recognize Helen Klitzing as our Fan of the Game!
Helen is a long-time, dedicated supporter who brings so much spirit, pride, and positive energy every time she shows up. Our teams and community are lucky to have fans like her who never miss a chance to cheer loud and support strong!
Thank you, Helen, for always being there and representing true school spirit!
Tonight we proudly recognize Helen Klitzing as our Fan of the Game!
Helen is a long-time, dedicated supporter who brings so much spirit, pride, and positive energy every time she shows up. Our teams and community are lucky to have fans like her who never miss a chance to cheer loud and support strong!
Thank you, Helen, for always being there and representing true school spirit!
🏀✨ Fan of the Game – Last Night ✨🏀
Shoutout to Monte & Emilie Wall for bringing the energy, the spirit, and the support to the stands! Your school pride and encouragement for our team never go unnoticed. Thank you for always cheering loud and representing our community so well.
Shoutout to Monte & Emilie Wall for bringing the energy, the spirit, and the support to the stands! Your school pride and encouragement for our team never go unnoticed. Thank you for always cheering loud and representing our community so well.
🏀🧡 Fan of the Game: Donna Kroening 🖤🏀
Lasts nights games we gave a huge shoutout to Donna Kroening for being our Fan of the Game! Thank you for always showing up, cheering loud, and supporting our athletes through every play. Your school spirit and dedication never go unnoticed, and we appreciate everything you do to make game nights so special. Once an Indian, always an Indian! 🧡🖤
🖤🧡 Fan of the Game 🧡🖤
Tonight we want to recognize Jean Voelker as our Fan of the Game! Jean is always there cheering on our athletes with pride, energy, and true school spirit. Whether it’s a big moment or a tough one, you can always count on Jean’s support from the stands.
Thank you, Jean, for being such a loyal and positive supporter of our teams. Fans like you make game nights even better! 🏀🧡🖤
Tonight we want to recognize Jean Voelker as our Fan of the Game! Jean is always there cheering on our athletes with pride, energy, and true school spirit. Whether it’s a big moment or a tough one, you can always count on Jean’s support from the stands.
Thank you, Jean, for being such a loyal and positive supporter of our teams. Fans like you make game nights even better! 🏀🧡🖤
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🎉 ATTENTION ALTAMONT SENIORS! 🎉
🏀💥 BIG NIGHT. BIG PRIZE. BIG OPPORTUNITY! 💥🏀
Lake Land College is giving ONE lucky Altamont Senior the chance to win a TUITION WAIVER at the February 2 basketball game vs. Neoga! 🙌🎓
👉 Here’s how it works:
✔️ Be a senior
✔️ Attend the game
✔️ Get a raffle ticket at the door
✔️ Be present at halftime when the winner is announced
📣 That’s it! Come support Altamont Basketball, bring the energy, and you just might walk away with free tuition from Lake Land College!
🔥 Don’t miss out — we want to see ALL seniors in the stands on February 2! 🔥
🏀💥 BIG NIGHT. BIG PRIZE. BIG OPPORTUNITY! 💥🏀
Lake Land College is giving ONE lucky Altamont Senior the chance to win a TUITION WAIVER at the February 2 basketball game vs. Neoga! 🙌🎓
👉 Here’s how it works:
✔️ Be a senior
✔️ Attend the game
✔️ Get a raffle ticket at the door
✔️ Be present at halftime when the winner is announced
📣 That’s it! Come support Altamont Basketball, bring the energy, and you just might walk away with free tuition from Lake Land College!
🔥 Don’t miss out — we want to see ALL seniors in the stands on February 2! 🔥
🏀 IT’S GAME DAY, INDIANS! 🏀
🧡 ACHS Girls Basketball 🧡
📍 vs. South Central
📅 January 8th
⏰ 6:00 PM Tip-Off
⚠️ IMPORTANT GAME FORMAT NOTE:
👉 JV GAME WILL BE SHORTENED – only TWO 8-MINUTE QUARTERS
👉 VARSITY WILL PLAY A FULL GAME
Pack the gym, bring the energy, and come support our girls on the court! Let’s get loud and protect home floor! 🏀🖤🧡
🧡 ACHS Girls Basketball 🧡
📍 vs. South Central
📅 January 8th
⏰ 6:00 PM Tip-Off
⚠️ IMPORTANT GAME FORMAT NOTE:
👉 JV GAME WILL BE SHORTENED – only TWO 8-MINUTE QUARTERS
👉 VARSITY WILL PLAY A FULL GAME
Pack the gym, bring the energy, and come support our girls on the court! Let’s get loud and protect home floor! 🏀🖤🧡
🏀🔥 MEGA-DAY AT ACHS! 🔥🏀
Clear your Saturday — it’s an ALL-DAY BASKETBALL EVENT you won’t want to miss!
🆚 Woodlawn
📅 Saturday, January 10th
⏰ 2:00 PM START
ORDER OF EVENTS:
🏀 JV Boys
🏀 JV Girls
🏀 Varsity Girls
🏀 Varsity Boys
Four games. One gym. Tons of energy. Come early, stay late, and pack the stands as our Boys & Girls take on Woodlawn in this MEGA day of hoops! 🧡🖤
Clear your Saturday — it’s an ALL-DAY BASKETBALL EVENT you won’t want to miss!
🆚 Woodlawn
📅 Saturday, January 10th
⏰ 2:00 PM START
ORDER OF EVENTS:
🏀 JV Boys
🏀 JV Girls
🏀 Varsity Girls
🏀 Varsity Boys
Four games. One gym. Tons of energy. Come early, stay late, and pack the stands as our Boys & Girls take on Woodlawn in this MEGA day of hoops! 🧡🖤
🧡🖤 Fan of the Game – Sue Poe 🧡🖤
Tonight, we are proud to recognize Sue Poe, whose years of dedication have made a lasting impact on our students both in and out of the classroom. Sue goes above and beyond to support our students. She helps with junior high and high school girls basketball and softball teams in so many meaningful ways.
From keeping stats and making sure the girls have snacks, to always being there with encouragement and cheers from the stands, her commitment never goes unnoticed. Sue’s support, kindness, and unwavering dedication truly help make our athletes feel supported and valued.
Thank you, Sue, for everything you do for our students and our programs—we appreciate you more than you know! 🧡🖤👏
Tonight, we are proud to recognize Sue Poe, whose years of dedication have made a lasting impact on our students both in and out of the classroom. Sue goes above and beyond to support our students. She helps with junior high and high school girls basketball and softball teams in so many meaningful ways.
From keeping stats and making sure the girls have snacks, to always being there with encouragement and cheers from the stands, her commitment never goes unnoticed. Sue’s support, kindness, and unwavering dedication truly help make our athletes feel supported and valued.
Thank you, Sue, for everything you do for our students and our programs—we appreciate you more than you know! 🧡🖤👏
🏀 NTC Tournament Black Seat Ticket Sales 🏀
Black Seat tickets for the NTC Tournament will be available on
📅 Saturday, January 17th
⏰ 9:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Altamont Community High School (ACHS)
💲 $49 for the week
💵 Cash or check only
Black Seat tickets provide reserved seating for the entire tournament and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Black Seat tickets for the NTC Tournament will be available on
📅 Saturday, January 17th
⏰ 9:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Altamont Community High School (ACHS)
💲 $49 for the week
💵 Cash or check only
Black Seat tickets provide reserved seating for the entire tournament and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
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🏀 🏆 FAN OF THE GAME 🏆 🏀
Tonight’s Fan of the Game goes to Jim Schumacher! 🙌
Jim, thank you for your incredible support and school spirit. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or supporting our team in so many ways, your enthusiasm and dedication do not go unnoticed. Fans like you help create an amazing game-day atmosphere and truly make a difference for our athletes!
👏 Let’s give Jim a big round of applause! 🧡🖤
Tonight’s Fan of the Game goes to Jim Schumacher! 🙌
Jim, thank you for your incredible support and school spirit. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or supporting our team in so many ways, your enthusiasm and dedication do not go unnoticed. Fans like you help create an amazing game-day atmosphere and truly make a difference for our athletes!
👏 Let’s give Jim a big round of applause! 🧡🖤
🏀🎉 Fan of the Game 🎉🏀
Congratulations to Allen Wolff, our Fan of the Game! Your positivity, sportsmanship, and school pride truly represent what our community is all about. Thanks for supporting our team and making tonight special! 🧡🖤
Congratulations to Allen Wolff, our Fan of the Game! Your positivity, sportsmanship, and school pride truly represent what our community is all about. Thanks for supporting our team and making tonight special! 🧡🖤
🏀⭐ FAN OF THE GAME ⭐🏀
Today’s Fan of the Game honors go to Ken and Judy Milleville!
Ken and Judy are the perfect example of what it means to support our team and school. Whether it’s cheering from the stands, encouraging our athletes, or showing up game after game, their school spirit and positive energy never go unnoticed.
Thank you, Ken and Judy, for being such loyal fans and for always supporting our students and programs. We appreciate you and are proud to recognize you today! 🖤🧡
Today’s Fan of the Game honors go to Ken and Judy Milleville!
Ken and Judy are the perfect example of what it means to support our team and school. Whether it’s cheering from the stands, encouraging our athletes, or showing up game after game, their school spirit and positive energy never go unnoticed.
Thank you, Ken and Judy, for being such loyal fans and for always supporting our students and programs. We appreciate you and are proud to recognize you today! 🖤🧡
🏀🎉 Fan of the Game 🎉🏀
Tonight we are proud to recognize Margaret Fritcher as our Fan of the Game!
Margaret is a lifelong fan who has supported our teams through the years with dedication, school pride, and a true love for the game. Her loyalty and enthusiasm represent everything that makes our fan base so special.
Thank you, Margaret, for always showing up and cheering loud—your support means more than you know!! 🧡🖤
Tonight we are proud to recognize Margaret Fritcher as our Fan of the Game!
Margaret is a lifelong fan who has supported our teams through the years with dedication, school pride, and a true love for the game. Her loyalty and enthusiasm represent everything that makes our fan base so special.
Thank you, Margaret, for always showing up and cheering loud—your support means more than you know!! 🧡🖤
🏀🔥 IT’S GAME DAY AT ACHS! 🔥🏀
The Indians are back on the court tonight!
📅 December 19th
🆚 Tuscola
🏀 Boys Basketball — JV & Varsity
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 ACHS Gym
PLUS — tonight’s a special one!
📸 Illustrious by Vincent Johnson will be featured, highlighting the ACHS gym with a 2-page spread out of 120 iconic Illinois high school gyms.
✍️ Book signing tonight in the gym!
💵 Books available for $29.95
Come pack the stands, support the team, and celebrate ACHS pride.
🧡🖤 Go Indians! 🖤🧡
The Indians are back on the court tonight!
📅 December 19th
🆚 Tuscola
🏀 Boys Basketball — JV & Varsity
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 ACHS Gym
PLUS — tonight’s a special one!
📸 Illustrious by Vincent Johnson will be featured, highlighting the ACHS gym with a 2-page spread out of 120 iconic Illinois high school gyms.
✍️ Book signing tonight in the gym!
💵 Books available for $29.95
Come pack the stands, support the team, and celebrate ACHS pride.
🧡🖤 Go Indians! 🖤🧡
