Basketball milestone award to be presented January 31El 31 de enero se presentará el premio a los logros en baloncesto

On January 31, during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game, the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association will be recognizing our boys basketball program for having over 1,500 wins. The East High Athletic Department is inviting any and all former coaches and players to attend and take part in the ceremony.

Since 1915, East Aurora High School has won 1,738 games (not including this year) and captured 28 district or regional titles along with 9 state tournament appearances that have produced a fourth place finish in 1969, and a third place state finish in 1972.

East Aurora High School has won sectional championships in 1947, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, and 1999. 

Our Tomcats were state qualifiers in 1916, 1917, 1947, 1970, 1988, 1989, and 1992. 

Along with numerous conference championships as well as holiday tournament titles, East Aurora High School is regarded as one of the all-time great boys basketball programs in Illinois.

Former Coach Ernie Kivisto was inducted into the IBCA Hall of Fame in 1973.

An incredible number of Tomcat players who have been selected to the IBCA Hall of Fame include: Tom Kivisto (1977) Bob Kivisto (1979), Greg Smith (1983), John Rennicke (1986), Bob LaVoy (1987), Tom Wyatt (1998), and Durrell Williams (2004).

Congratulations to all players, coaches and fans – past and present – on this great achievement! For more information about participating in the event, please contact Fil Torres at ftorres@d131.org.