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2017 Team Rose Classic schedule revealed

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Romeoville’s DeAndre Heckard (3) runs the ball down court against Joliet Central in the first half. Worsom Robinson/ For the Sun-Times.

Curie coach Mike Oliver revealed the schedule for the annual Team Rose Classic on Friday. It’s one of the top events of the season. Mount Carmel will host this year.

Saturday, December 9

Von Stueben vs. Mount Carmel, noon

Joliet West vs. Farragut, 1:30

Brother Rice vs. Kenwood, 3 p.m.

Hillcrest vs. Romeville, 4:30

Sunday, December 10

Hope Academy vs. Providence-St. Mel, noon

Lincoln Park vs. Evanston, 1:30 p.m.

Orr vs. Danville, 3 p.m.

Curie vs. St. Rita, 4:30 p.m.

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