Evanston To Face Simeon in 2016 "City-Suburban Showdown"

The Evanston Township High School boys basketball team has been selected to play in the nationally recognized McDonald’s “City-Suburban Showdown,” set for February 20, 2016 at Lyons Township High School, school athletic director Chris Livatino confirmed Monday. It’s the first time the team has been selected to play in the game in 17 years.

“Evanston is very excited to be a part of this great event next year and looks forward to the opportunity to compete with a strong program with such a storied tradition like Simeon,” Livatino said.

The Wildkits will play in the second game that night beginning at 8 p.m. against Chicago-Simeon Career Academy. ETHS compiled a 20-9 record last year to go with a Central Suburban South championship. The team was led by five sophomores last season including Nojel Eastern, a nationally ranked player.

Simeon is a basketball powerhouse that is the alma mater of several basketball superstars such as Derrick Rose, Nick Anderson, Jabari Parker and the late Benji Wilson.

The first game that night pits IHSA Class 4A powerhouses Riverside-Brookfield and Chicago-Morgan Park.

Presented by the Integrity Partners Group, presents fans with the opportunity to see some of the top teams in the state as all four will appear in most pre-season Top-10 polls.

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