By Abigail Merenda – Staff Reporter 

The Law girls and boys basketball teams recently came together to host a pair of Coaches vs. Cancer charity games.

Many coaches, parents, and players put time into the event to make it something bigger than just another regular basketball game. 

Assistant boys basketball coach Mr. McPartland said the game had a special meaning for the team.

“We think it’s important for our players to understand that everything is bigger than just basketball,” Mcpartland said. “The ‘Pink’ game is something that we have been doing for quite some time and is our way to give back to a cause that’s important to us – cancer research. This year, Coach Anderson connected with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and from there, we encouraged our team and school community to participate in fundraising efforts. Ultimately, we hope that by participating in Coaches vs. Cancer, our players not only develop as athletes but also as leaders who understand the value of giving back.” 

Assistant girls basketball coach Ms. Healy said that the team’s win over Foran made the Coaches vs. Cancer game even more memorable.

“The games were great,” Healy said. “We had a stellar performance against Foran and came out with a solid win. The team played really hard and cohesively and executed at a high level to end our regular season with a big win over our cross-town rival.”

The game had special meaning for Law girls basketball captain Ella Franzman.

“Playing in the Breast Cancer Awareness game is always super rewarding and there’s lots of pressure, especially since the game is also against Foran,” Franzman said. “For me playing in the game is super emotional as my grandfather passed away from breast cancer and was a very well-known girls basketball coach in the town of Milford.” 

Senior Captain Cam Upchurch said he was proud to be a part of the event. 

“Playing in a game for charity makes it special and meaningful,” Upchurch said. “We know that the game is for a good cause and all the proceeds we help bring in money for something good.”

Senior Captain Taylor Coretti was happy to play in a game that also that spread awareness for an important cause.

“I enjoy playing in games for charity because it feels good to be supporting a cause,” Senior Captain Taylor Coretti said. “I think bringing awareness through sports is so fun and helpful because it gives people a chance to donate to a cause while also enjoying watching us play.”