The annual Christmas varsity basketball tournament returns to Bothell High School next week for the 21st year in a row from Dec. 28-30. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $5 for students with identification.

First-round schedule on Dec. 28:

4 p.m.       O’Dea High School vs Hazen High School

5:30 p.m.  Sammamish High School vs Shorecrest High School

7:00 p.m.  Bothell High School vs Bear Creek High School

8:30 p.m.  Jackson High School vs Newport High School

Consecutive games on Dec. 29 and Dec. 30 will be held during the same time slots, while the matchups will be adjusted based on performance.

The championship game will be held Dec. 30 at 8:30 p.m.