About.
For over 50 years, the IBA (Ignatius Basketball Association) has proudly
been a part of the St. Ignatius of Antioch athletic program.
Typically, practices begin in November with games beginning in early December.
Playoffs begin in February leading to Championship Night, which is typically
in mid-March. Championship Night is followed by an All-Star game.
There are 4 leagues; specific information on each league is shown below.
Antioch League
Age Group: 3rd Grade Boys, 3rd & 4th Grade Girls
Number of Teams: 4
Games Typically Scheduled For: Friday Evenings Between 6p and 8p
Team Names:
Bearcats
Pirates
Knights
Vikings
Vatican League
Age Group: 4th, 5th Grade Boys
Number of Teams: 4
Games Typically Scheduled For: Saturday Mornings Between 8a and 10a
Team Names:
Gregorian Panthers
North American Bulldogs
Papal Guard Friars
Sistine Chapel Eagles
Girls Varsity League
Age Group: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Girls
Number of Teams: 4
Games Typically Scheduled For: Saturday Mornings Before Noon
Team Names:
Fordham Lady Rams
Holy Cross Lady Crusaders
Loyola Lady Ramblers
Villanova Lady Wildcats
Boys Varsity League
Age Group: 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Boys
Number of Teams: 9
Games Typically Scheduled For: Saturday Afternoons Between 11:30a and 5:30p
Team Names:
Dayton Flyers
Fordham Rams
Georgetown Hoyas
Holy Cross Crusaders
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Providence Friars
Seton Hall Pirates
St. John's Red Storm
Xavier Musketeers