The Kewanee Police Department is gearing up for a friendly yet competitive basketball game against the Life Skills class this Friday, February 14th. The event kicks off at 9:30 AM with warm-ups, followed by the National Anthem performed by Nicole Nelson. The game will feature two 12-minute halves, with a halftime performance by the Poms Dance team and a $1.00 half-court shootout for a chance to win a free large pizza. The full lineup and team rosters are below.
The KPD lineup includes Chief Kijanowski, Deputy Chief Minx, and several officers, with retired Chief Welgat and Deputy Chief Cervantez coaching. On the Life Skills side, players like Abby “The Granny” Carmichael and Wyatt “The Jolly Green Giant” Eichelberger are ready to bring their A-game. After the final buzzer, the Life Skills class will celebrate with a pizza party in the Student Center. It’s a day of sportsmanship, community, and fun in Kewanee. Watch the matchup live on RegionalMediaNews.com.
10:00 am Assembly
9:30 am to 10:05 am: Shoot around, warm-up time (both teams)
10:00 am to 10:05 am: Student Arrival
10:05 am to 10:10 am: National Anthem (sung by Nicole Nelson) Announcement of Players
10:10 am to 10:22 am: First half Basketball (2 – 6 minute continuous clock)
10:22 am to 10:32 am: Half Time Poms Dance/$1.00 half-court shootout for Free Large Pizza
10:32 am to 10:44 am: Second-half Basketball
Directly after the game, Life Skills Class Pizza Party in the Student Center
KPD/HCSO Roster
#45 – Chief Kijanowski
#21 – Deputy Chief Minx
#32 – Officer Hamilton
#26 – School Resource Officer Bryner (injured reserves)
#32 – Detective Sergeant Peed
#14 – School Resource Officer Gruszeczka
#4 – Detective Kazubowski
#23 – Officer Hansen
#33 – Deputy Townsend (Henry County Sheriffs Office)
#20 – Deputy Carlson (Henry County Sheriffs Officer)
Retired Chief (Coach Welgat)
Retired Deputy Chief (Coach Cervantez)
Life Skills Roster
Abby “The Granny” Carmichael
Abigail “The Hoopster” Cole
Brogan “The Monster” Purcell
Cody “The Perimeter Pirate” Rosado
Harminie “Tippy Toes” Corral
Isaiah Seale
Jasmine “Mama Bear” Torres
Jessica “The Giant Jesus” Hight
Kara “The Bucket Boss” Boss
Korbin “The Sharp Shooter” Kidd
Kyle “The Power House” Smith
Shiv “The Steal Slayer” Patel
Summer “Sweet Tea” Huffman
Summer “The Court Captain” Rosado
Trenton “The Beast” Stanley
Vanessa “The Rim Wrecker” Durarte
Wyatt “The Jolly Green Giant” Eichelberger