***BASKETBALL: The week before try-outs, there will be an informational meeting for all 7th and 8th boys at lunch for who want to find out about this year's boys' basketball season. Information is posted above. Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23
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To prepare for the season, here are the following areas that increase a student's chance of making the Hill Basketball Team:
coachablility
Shooting
Footwork
Passing
Ball-handling
Strength & Conditioning
Basic Basketball IQ
The fee for the team is $125 payable through Pushcoin (paid only if your child makes the team). A current 2025 physical on file with the school nurse is required for the activity.
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Email coaches with any additional questions:
8th Grade Coaches 7th Grade Coaches
Coach Ike tony_ivkovich@ipsd.org Coach Michel chris_michel@ipsd.org
Coach Lunardini rob_lunardini@ipsd.org Coach Clifford patrick_clifford@ipsd.org
Click on the calendar to view the schedule for Hill basketball fall 2025.
Try-outs will be held October 22 and 23
If your child makes the team, then the fee for participation is required.
Please complete the on-line registration prior to try-outs so your child will be able to participate.
Boy's basketball is open to all 7th and 8th grade boys. Basketball is a cut sport, which means that only 20 boys per grade level will be chosen for the teams. Each grade level has two teams (AA and A), based on skill levels at the various positions. We focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game. We compete in the Naper-Prairie conference consisting of schools from both District 204 and District 203. The season starts with one exhibition game, 12 regular season games, and a playoff single elimination tournament. The season will run from the middle of October to the end of December, with practices held daily (M - Fri). Weekends are off.
Coach Ivkovich- 8th Grade AA
Coach Lunardini- 8th Grade A
robert_lunardini@ipsd.org
Coach Michel- 7th Grade AA
Coach Clifford- 7th Grade A