Boys Basketball: Modesto Christian Holiday Classic features two locals

The Modesto Christian Holiday Hoop Classic is set for December 26-30.

The 16-team tournament features top teams from the state including local teams Taft and Sylmar.

Here is the preliminary bracket in order with first round games slated for Dec. 26:

Modesto Christian vs. Merced, 7:30 p.m.
Sylmar vs. Inglewood, 4:30 p.m.
Sheldon vs. San Leandro, 10:30 a.m.
Etiwanda vs. Turlock, 9 a.m.

Sacramento vs. Ripon, 12 p.m.
Colony vs. Clovis East, 3 p.m.
Skyline vs. East Bakersfield, 1:30 p.m.
Taft vs. Beyer, 6 p.m.