In the memory of Joey Sykes, a former St. Raymond student who battled a rare form of pediatric cancer with great courage, determination and optimism, the St. Raymond Athletic Association is proud to host the 19th Annual Joey Sykes 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament (Thursday, Jan. 18, through Sunday, Jan. 21).
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
The 19th Annual Joey Sykes 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament will be held Jan. 18–21. Games will be played at St. Raymond and Lincoln Middle School with the championship games being held at St. Raymond on the final day of tournament action, Sunday, Jan. 21.
Thursday, Jan. 18
• Location: St. Raymond School – 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
• Location: Lincoln Middle School– 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Friday, Jan. 19
• Location: St. Raymond School – 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
• Location: Lincoln Middle School– 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Saturday, Jan. 20
• Location: St. Raymond School – 9 am, 10 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm
• Location: Lincoln Middle School – 9 am, 10 am, 12:30 pm
Sunday, Jan. 21
• Location: St. Raymond School – 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:45 pm, 6 pm
Thank you to all of the teams who made the Joey Sykes Tournament a huge success! We hope to see you back in 2025.
The 2024 Joey Sykes Finishes:
GOLD-
1st Place Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Glenview)
2nd Place South Middle School (Arlington Heights)
3rd Place Queen of All Saints (Chicago)
SILVER
1st Place Lincoln Middle School (Mount Prospect)
2nd Place Sacred Heart/St. Norbert (Winnetka/Northbrook)
3rd Place Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Glenview)
The 19th Annual Joey Sykes tournament will feature 16 8th-grade boys teams competing over four days in the St. Raymond School and Lincoln Middle School gyms. The tournament features a 3-point contest on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. prior to the start of the playoff round.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
Good luck to all the teams this year!
2024 JOEY SYKES TOURNAMENT RAFFLE
Check out the 2024 Joey Sykes Tournament Raffle for some great prizes!
Enter for a chance to win:
Prizes will be drawn Sunday, Jan. 21. Winners need not be present to win.
PACK THE GYM & COME CHEER ON THE SAINTS
On Thursday, the opening night of the tournament, the St. Raymond 8th grade boys team will play Sacred Heart/St. Norbert at 6:30 pm at St. Raymond. Let’s “Pack the Gym For Joey” that Thursday evening! The Athletic Association encourages all students to come out and pack the gym for this great event as we cheer on our teams, raise funds to fight pediatric cancer and celebrate the spirit of Joey Sykes
Thursday, Jan 18, at St. Raymond at 6:30 p.m. vs. Sacred Heart/St. Norbert
Current and former St. Raymond Students, Alumni, Parents, Families... if you are interested in volunteering, please SIGN UP HERE
A special thank you to the 2024 Joey Sykes Tournament Volunteers.