And when the final horn sounded, St. Francis Hospital doctors bested Roncalli High School's hand-picked squad, 73-62, in the annual Docs vs. Jocks vs.Drugs charity basketball game. But the real winner was students, who will benefit from the game's proceeds.
From tip-off to end, it was a run-and-gun showdown between the two teams. And it marked the third time St. Francis and Roncalli had met since Docs vs. Jocks began 24 years ago. You can read more about the program in a recent Indianapolis Star article at http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20104010455
This meeting was pivotal: St. Francis and Roncalli have met on two other occasions with each squad having a win.
The annual game has visited high school courts all over south-central Indiana, raising students’ awareness of the dangers of drug use and abuse. The program has raised more than $110,000 since its inception.
The annual game has visited high school courts all over south-central Indiana, raising students’ awareness of the dangers of drug use and abuse. The program has raised more than $110,000 since its inception.
The St. Francis squad warms up before tip-off.
Roncalli's Jr. ROTC Color Guard stands tall before the game gets under way.
Jimmy "Mad Dog" Matis (with microphone) and Bob Willsey called the game offering keen if not often irreverent observations.
"Elvis" entered the building -- rather the Roncalli gym -- then quickly transformed in Dr. Don McMahon at tip-off.
The Roncalli team (white) battles it out with St. Francis for a rebound in a close first half.
Roncalli Principal Chuck Weisenbach (l) competed with St. Francis CEO Bob Brody at the free-throw line. Backers pledged money for each bucket they nailed.
Roncalli's show choir performs at center court during half time.
Dr. Don Kerner presents Roncalli Junior Emily Looney with a plaque recognizing her for designing the 2010 Docs vs. Jocks program. Kerner originated the charity fundraising event.
Indiana Pacers mascot "Boomer" lends an assist in presenting St Francis Coach Marvin Christie with a framed Indianapolis Star article about his involvement with the charity program.
A loyal St. Francis fan shows her support.
The scoreboard doesn't show it -- but the real winners are those who will benefit from Roncalli's drug/alcohol/tobacco awareness programs.
Both teams congratulate one another's performance at the end of the game.
The 2010 St. Francis Docs vs. Jocks vs. Drugs team.
