Players and coaches who played in the “CRUSHCancer” Game for Taylor. The JV boys and girls combined and played against each other, then the Varsity boys and girls and the final game consisted of modified, JV and Varsity coaches and alumni players. According to organizers, it was a fun evening for a good cause.On October 19 the Brockport Boys and Girls JV and Varsity Volleyball teams and coaches paired up to play co-ed volleyball for fun and entertainment to help support a classmate recently diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma.
The event to honor Taylor Mateo, themed “CRUSHCancer,” was held at Brockport Middle School and included students, teachers, family and friends. The Boys Varsity Football team made a special appearance before their Sectional home opener game that night and the girls Varsity Cheerleading Squad led cheers specially arranged for Taylor.
With the combined efforts from the Brockport community, school, athletic department and volleyball boosters, the event was a smashing success and Taylor and her family were able to be there to give a heart warming “thank you” to all the participants. Items were donated for a raffle, donations were accepted at the door, and along with a 50/50 raffle the event raised over $1,800.
