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3rd Annual Books vs Badges Benefit Basketball Game March 4 in Batavia

  • February 21, 2012

Will you root for Batavia's Badges team?

How about cheering for the Books team? Or both?

The third annual contest between Batavia Public School teachers and Batavia's Police and Fire Departments will take place TODAY, Sunday, March 4 at 6 p.m. in Batavia High School's Main Gym, 1201 Main St.

This year will serve as the "tiebreaker" for these series of charity games. The Badges team won the first game, and the Books team won the 2011 game. Who will be victorious? Please attend this event to find out, and contribute to a great cause!

Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students/children/seniors. Proceeds support the Batavia 4th of July Fireworks Fund.

Here are your 2012 team rosters:

Books Team (Batavia Public Schools)

  • Justin Adolph—J.B. Nelson Elementary
  • Justin Allison—Batavia High School (BHS)
  • Aaron Bollow—J.B. Nelson Elementary
  • Pat Browne—Director for BPS Building and Grounds
  • Lupe Castellanos—BHS
  • Shelby Gajos—BHS
  • Chad Hillman—BHS
  • Erik Jonathan—Rotolo Middle School 
  • Tim Kauffmann—BHS
  • Dan Renz—BHS (Books Team Coach)
  • Bill Sindewald—BHS
  • Thad Tousana—Hoover Wood Elementary

Badges Team (Batavia Police and Fire)

  • Jason Kloese—BPD (In Loving Memory)            
  • Chris LaFleure—BFD             
  • Mark Cwinski—BFD             
  • Randy Banker—BFD (Badges Team Coach)           
  • Anthony Schavone—BFD            
  • Mark Davis—Batavia Emergency Services
  • Mike Gates—BFD            
  • Chris Potthoff—BPD          
  • James Nettin—BPD            
  • Ralph Strange—BFD            
  • Eric Blowers—BPD            
  • Mark Kowalewski—BPD                  
  • Justin Howe—BFD           

For more information about the event, see the flyer attached to this announcement (click on the thumbnail).

To see a gallery of pictures from the 2011 game, click here.

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