Illinois Clutch Basketball - Presented By Nick Dozier, Insurance Agent

09/14/2026

🏀 ILLINOIS CLUTCH HIGH SCHOOL TRYOUTS — OCTOBER 4TH 🏀

Want to compete with some of the best high school players in Central Illinois? Come show us what you can do.

Last year’s 17U Clutch teams included an outstanding group of players who went on to earn postseason recognition:

Chase Rupert — IBCA All-State / All-HOIC
Nolan Price — IBCA All-State / All-ICC & POTY
Cayden Masching — IBCA All-State / All-IPC
Brycen Umstattd — IBCA All-State / All-HOIC
Joe Hoekstra — All-IC8
Kash Klendworth — All-HOIC
Logan Ruddy — All-HOIC
Tanner Maupin — All-HOIC
Jack Blunier — All-HOIC
Levi Gerike — All-HOIC / Defense
Owen Yeager — All-IPC
Nate Berry — All-TCC

Now we’re looking for the next group.

Illinois Clutch High School Tryouts are Sunday, October 4th in El Paso for current freshmen, sophomores and juniors — boys and girls.

Freshmen: 9:00–10:30 AM
Sophomores: 10:30 AM–Noon
Juniors: Noon–1:30 PM

We had 7 high school teams between our boys and girls programs last year, and we’re looking to build another strong group for the spring and summer.

If you want to play Clutch, get registered THIS WEEK. Come compete, show us what you can do, and earn your opportunity.

$25 tryout fee — includes a Clutch T-shirt.

Register here:

08/17/2026

Mark your calendars!

https://register.teamsnap.com/form/9SNcQ2OQeoU8hbnZEIw2r/?utm_source=registration_widget

08/14/2026

🏀 ILLINOIS CLUTCH WINTER LEAGUE — EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS ALMOST HERE! 🏀

The Winter League is filling up quickly! Half a dozen teams have registered just this week, and we already have strong numbers across our boys and girls divisions.

⏰ Tomorrow, August 15, is the Early Bird deadline!

Register by the deadline and your team pays $600. After August 15, the price increases to $800 per team — so get registered now and save $200!

We also have several surrounding communities that participated last year currently gathering numbers and preparing to register. Space is limited in each division.

✅ 8 games guaranteed
✅ 2 games per play date
✅ 2 IHSA officials per game
✅ Pick 4 dates that work best for your team
✅ Boys & Girls divisions
📍 El Paso Recreation Center

Last winter, over 40 teams participated, and we’re looking forward to another great season!

Questions? 📧 [email protected]

WE BUILD CLUTCH ATHLETES.

08/10/2026

Our 4th grade boys were fortunate to have NCHS varsity assistant coach Matt Schweinberg giving a lesson last Thursday night. He did an excellent job running drills to improve reactions and decision making. Thanks, Coach!

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

🏀 ILLINOIS CLUTCH WINTER LEAGUE — 2026-2027 🏀

After just a few weeks of Early Bird registration, we’re already up to 24 teams!

🔵 BOYS
3rd Grade — 3 teams
4th Grade — 6 teams
5th Grade — 4 teams
6th Grade — 3 teams

🩷 GIRLS
3rd Grade — 1 team
4th Grade — 2 teams
5th Grade — 3 teams
6th Grade — 2 teams

We also have several surrounding communities that participated last year currently gathering numbers and preparing to register.

🔥 SPACE IS LIMITED!

EARLY BIRD RATE: $600 PER TEAM THROUGH AUGUST 15!
Regular rate after August 15: $800

✅ 8 games guaranteed
✅ 2 games per play date
✅ 2 IHSA officials per game
✅ Pick 4 dates that work best for your team
✅ Boys & Girls divisions
📍 El Paso Recreation Center

Over 40 teams participated last winter. Get your team registered before divisions fill up!

🏀 REGISTER YOUR TEAM HERE:

TeamSnap ONE :: Register https://share.google/ORdIpYBXGHiJOPODA

📧 mailto:[email protected]

WE BUILD CLUTCH ATHLETES.

08/03/2026

How fun, way to compete boys! 💪

07/23/2026

Let's do this!!!

07/21/2026

Early registration discount is available, don't wait as we will fill up for both boys and girls! IHSA officials and a fantastic facility for both players and spectators.

Registration Link - https://register.teamsnap.com/form/BevvjaWTqcZqWZu8W9dl8

07/20/2026