WLB State Champion Girls Basketball takes on Lincoln PD and TV and radio sports personalities
Special basketball game to be fundraiser for local D.A.R.E. program

[February 27, 2018]   LINCOLN - The Lincoln DARE program will host a unique fundraiser featuring a basketball game showcasing the state champion girls’ basketball team from West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School.

WLB will take on a team of area media all-stars featuring the crew from WLCN 96.3 FM’s Cheap Seats Saturday morning sports show, WAND-TV sports director Gordon Voit and officers from the Lincoln Police Department.

The event takes place on Sunday, March 4 at West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School starting at 5 pm. Several other activities are planned, including a bake sale, a 50/50 drawing, a half-court shot contest and a DARE merchandise sale. Chances will be sold to win a prize package donated by Illinois American Water Company consisting of four tickets to a Peoria Rivermen hockey game and Buffalo Wild Wings gift card. Some additional surprises may take place as well.

Admission to the game will be a monetary donation. Proceeds from all activities will benefit the Lincoln DARE program.

For more information, or if you or your business would like to donate to this event or the Lincoln DARE program, please contact Officer Christy Fruge at [phone] or [e-mail].

Sports has had many famous contests throughout history, from the “Thrilla in Manila” Ali-Frazier boxing match to the “Miracle on Ice” U.S. Olympic hockey victory.

Where will this game rank in sports history?

Be there March 4 to support the Lincoln DARE program and find out!

[Loyd Kirby]