Arlington Hts. rivals face off for Special Olympics
Middle school hoops rivals teamed up with Arlington Heights police Thursday to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
The girls basketball teams from South and Thomas middle schools in Arlington Heights faced off at South for the 2016 Brave Challenge.
The teams hoped to raise $500 for the cause through donations at the door and during the games, as well as with T-shirt sales, a raffle, and various competitions and crowd participation events.
Mike Johannesen of Arlington Heights, center, buys a T-shirt Thursday from volunteers from left, Stephen Katz, Matthew Kaman and Arlington Heights Police Officer Pete Hamrick, far right. Girls basketball teams from South and Thomas middle schools in Arlington Heights played in a fundraiser to help support the Arlington Heights Police Department's Torch Run for Special Olympics.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
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