Roundball

The SPC Roundball Tournament is open to all students of good academic and behavioral standing in sixth through eighth grades. A school tradition since 2013, the ongoing success of the Roundball Tournament requires the combined efforts of the school, the Alumni Association, the Roundball committee, and the St. Paul of the Cross Men’s Club.

The SPC Roundball Tournament consists of two separate basketball tournaments for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls. Our high school-aged SPC alums return to their alma mater to coach the teams. The alums who participate each year have just as much fun and friendly competition as the SPC students! The tournament also features a “Future Stars of Roundball” game for 5th grade basketball players. SPC Men’s Club members serve as announcers, and professional referees officiate. Awards are given for the champions, school spirit, and leadership.

Roundball Recap 2023 March 5th – 11th
The St. Paul of the Cross Roundball Tournament, co-sponsored by the St Paul of the Cross Men’s Club and the St. Paul of the Cross School Alumni Association, kicked off our very own SPC March Madness. The house was packed every night for the week-long tournament! The boys’ 6th, 7th, and 8th grade tournament and the girls’ 6th, 7th, and 8th grade tournament took place in a double-elimination format, culminating with the exciting championship games on the final night of March 11th. The SPC Alumni currently in high school coach the SPC teams, and this year, we had more than 100 coaches sign up!

Congratulations to the Roundball 2023 Champions, the girls’ Flyers and the boys’ Bulldogs! What an incredible championship night and a battle to the finish. Congratulations to the semi-finalists, girls’ Blue Demons and boys’ Blue Demons. The standing room only crowd enjoyed a thrilling finish to this outstanding week of SPC’s March Madness, Roundball 2023!

Congratulations to the tournament individual award winners:
MVP Awards, Michael A and Sharon K
Spirit Awards, Jenny H and Johnny S

We are thrilled to congratulate Aidan Walsh, SPC Class of 2019, on winning the Roundball Alumni Scholarship Award. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a high school senior entering college the following fall, and the recipient is announced during the Roundball Awards Ceremony each year. We wish Aidan and the SPC Class of 2019 the very best!

So many individuals and families made this possible, starting with Co-chairs Joe Haugh and Ryan Fletcher, the SPC Men’s Club, the Roundball Café organizer, Mary Connolly, and all of the parent and alumni parent volunteers. A big shoutout to Meredith Santucci for capturing the essence of this special week through her camera lenses.

Thank you to all of our family and corporate sponsors. Thank you to the SPC alumni high school students for their time and enthusiasm in coaching the teams. We love to see our alumni come back for the week. And of course, thanks to the Roundball team members for participating in St. Paul’s own March Madness!

Roundball 2023

It’s time for St. Paul’s Annual Roundball Basketball Tournament for all SPC 6th, 7th and 8th grade students (not just basketball players!) Tournament games (a boy’s tourney and a girl’s tourney) will be held Sunday, March 5th through Sunday, March 12th. Practice will take place on Saturday, March 4th. Each team will be coached by SPC alumni who are currently enrolled in high school. All coaches will be expected to dress in professional attire for the games. All games will be officiated by professional referees. Members of St. Paul Men’s Club will announce the game play-by-play on the PA.

Player Registration Due Friday, January 12, 2023
Players, please click here to register for Roundball 2023

High School Coaches
All high school-aged St. Paul of the Cross alumni are invited to coach at this year's SPC Roundball Tournament.
ALL COACHES: As an applicant, I understand that I represent the team and the St. Paul of the Cross Parish Community. Therefore, my conduct as coach must exemplify self-respect, self-control, respect for others, and sportsmanship.
Specifically:
• I will treat every athlete, coach and official with respect.
• I will respect the decisions of the officials. I will offer no words, actions, or gestures of disrespect.
• I am a representative of St. Paul of the Cross Parish Community both inside the gym and when on the parish grounds.

Coaches Registration Due Friday, January 12, 2023
Coaches, please click here to register to coach in Roundball 2023

Sponsors
Please click here to sponsor Roundball 2023
Please consider a sponsorship and have your banner hang in the gym all week long!
Respond by February 3rd to ensure your name is included in the 2023 Roundball Program.
Make checks payable to St. Paul of the Cross and drop off at the school office or mail to:
St. Paul of the Cross School, Attention: Roundball Sponsor, 140 S. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068.
Questions: Contact Joe Haugh 847 404-5500 or Ryan Fletcher 773 719-7845
Or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Volunteers
We are looking for people to help throughout the week in these areas:

Roundball Cafe
Game announcers
Scoreboard or scorebook

Please click here to share your interest

Roundball 2022 Recap March 5–12, 2022

**For alll the Roundball 2022 photos, click on our facebook album.

Congratulations to the Roundball 2022 Champions, the girls’ Golden Eagles and the boys’ Hoyas! What an incredible championship night and a battle to the finish for all four teams, with both games being decided by one point! Congratulations to the semi-finalists, girls’ Hoyas and boys’ Wildcats.

Congratulations to the tournament individual award winners: 
MVP Awards, Finn H and Ally B
Spirit Awards, Jillian D & Cole L

Congratulations to Mia Kwiatkoski, SPC Class of 2018, on winning the Roundball Alumni Scholarship Award. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a high school senior entering college the following fall, and the recipient is announced during the Roundball Awards Ceremony each year.

SPC Roundball Tournament

The SPC Roundball Tournament consists of two separate basketball tournaments for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls. Our high school-aged SPC alumni return to their alma mater to coach the teams. More than 70 alumni participate each year and have just as much fun and friendly competition as the SPC students! Members of the SPC Men’s Club serve as announcers, and professional referees officiate. Awards are given for the champions, school spirit, and leadership.

Roundball 2020 Recap

January 12-18th was a spirit-filled week at SPC and a great way to start off 2020! The entire week-long tournament was action packed and entertaining for the fans! Roundball 2020’s championship games were as exciting as ever.

Congratulations to the girls' Fighting Irish AND boys' Fighting Irish 2020 championship teams! Congratulations to the Roundball 2020 Spirit Award recipients, Caroline A. and Everett S. and to the Roundball 2020 MVP recipients, Daniella O. and Brendan F.

A very big congratulations to Marco Perfetti, Roundball 2020 Senior Alumni Scholarship recipient!

There are so many individuals and families that made this possible, starting with Co-chairs, Joe Haugh and Ryan Fletcher. Thank you to all of our family and corporate sponsors. Thank you to all of the SPC alumni high school students for their time and enthusiasm in coaching the teams. The high school students are genuine role models to our current grade school students. Finally, thanks to all of the Roundball team members for their participation in making St. Paul’s own March Madness (in January)!

Roundball 2019

Congratulations to the girls' Wildcats and boys' Hoyas Roundball 2019 championship teams! Congratulations to the Roundball 2019 Spirit Award recipients, Lily C. and Liam D. and to the Roundball 2019 MVP recipients, Emma W. and Zach C.

Congratulations to all of our (new this year) Skills Competition semi-finalists and finalists! The winners of the Skills Competition Final tonight were Emma W. and Joey M.

A very big congratulations to Brian Micucci, Roundball 2019 Senior Alumni Scholarship recipient!

Check out the photo album "Roundball 2019" on SPC Facebook for more photos