From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 50s
Little Village basketball team denied Red Conference promotion
Little Village won White West but CPS didn't promote them to Red conference.
In brief
Little Village won White West but CPS didn't promote them to Red conference. Little Village basketball team was denied promotion to the Red Conference despite winning the White West due to a transfer-eligibility issue with a player who moved from Juarez. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Little Village wins White West
Little Village won the White West conference in 2024-25 with an undefeated record and 27-7 overall season.
CPS denies promotion to Red conference
CPS did not promote Little Village to the Red conference despite winning the White West.
Dion Boyd Jr. goal
Dion Boyd Jr. wanted to reach the Red Conference by his senior year after climbing from Blue to White.
Transfer eligibility issue
CPS denied promotion due to a transfer-eligibility issue with a player who moved from Juarez to Little Village.
Coach Chris Presswood's claim
Former coach Chris Presswood says CPS sent an email to Juarez's old athletic director instead of the new one for paperwork.
Player's impact
The transfer player averaged maybe two points and had no minutes in meaningful games.
Coach resigned
Coach Chris Presswood resigned to care for his elderly parents after the promotion denial.
No coach listed
The IHSA website doesn't list a boys basketball coach for Little Village.
Player's reaction
Dion Boyd Jr. said losing the promotion chance feels like being stopped right when they were about to make it to the top.
Public League expansion
The Public League expanded the Red conference from 32 to 40 teams this season.
Prosser and Wells promoted
Prosser and Wells were elevated from the White West to the Red West conference.
Little Village's situation
Little Village has seven players back from last season but was denied promotion to the Red conference.
The short version
Little Village basketball team was denied promotion to the Red Conference despite winning the White West due to a transfer-eligibility issue with a player who moved from Juarez.
