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Welcome to the 2025 Holiday Tournament

The Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament is a four-day high school boys basketball tournament empowering local high schools along with their coaches, students, and the St. Louis community to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer.

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  WHEN  

December 27 - December 30, 2025

  WHERE

Maryville University | Simon Athletic Center

650 Maryville University Dr., St. Louis, MO 63141

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De Smet

Eureka

Fort Zumwalt South

Hickman

John Burroughs

Lafayette

Liberty

Lindbergh

Lutheran South

Marquette

Mehlville

  2025 PARTICIPATING TEAMS

Parkway North

Parkway West

Rockwood Summit

Vianney

Westminster

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 CHAMPS:

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  WIL OHLER COURAGE AWARD

Each year we honor a cancer survivor for their courage in battling cancer and their leadership in helping others win their fight against this disease. Our honorees have given back by raising funds, sharing their stories, and promoting education for prevention and early detection.

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2021 Awardee: 

Thomas Harper, Teacher & Soccer Coach, Mehlville School District

2022 Awardee: 
Ellie Torres, Student Athlete, Lutheran High School of Kansas City

2023 Awardee:

Jonah Zell, Student Athlete, Westminster Christian Academy 

2024 Awardee: 
The Higgins Family, St. John Vianney High School Family

2025 Awardee:

Cameron Samples, Student Athlete, Lindbergh High School '25


Thank you for your inspiration and courage!

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