The Monticello High School annual Holiday Hoopla tournament kicks off this morning and the Sages boys basketball squad will play a pair of games in the opening day of the three-day tournament.

The Sages open the day with an 11:30 am game against 7-4 Fithian Oakwood. 

Off a tough 58-48 loss at Marshall Friday night, the Sages will look to rebound in their own tournament, which they have not championed since 2012.

Until last year when GCMS took home the Hoopla title, Ridgeview had won four straight titles.

The Sages conclude play tonight when they take on Paxton-Buckley-Loda at 7:30 pm. PBL is 6-2 overall.

Hear all today's action from Monticello High School on 95.9 FM WEZC and online at dewittdailynews.com.