The Brockport Blue Devils are not only taking on the Hilton Cadets in volleyball matches on Monday, September 24, but a special cause – to help wounded soldiers. Brockport Varsity and Junior Varsity girls’ volleyball teams will host their first annual Military Appreciation Night with the JV match beginning at 4:30 p.m. and the Varsity game at 6 p.m. in the Oliver Middle School lower gymnasium, 40 Allen Street.
Varsity Coach Joe Simboli and JV Coach Katie Cappella and the girls were looking for a charity event that was different from anything they’ve done before when they learned about the Wounded Warrior Project, a charity that supports wounded soldiers.
“There are so many men and women from our community who fearlessly fight for our everyday freedoms,” said Simboli. “This is an opportunity for our players to give back and show their appreciation to all who are currently serving or who have served our country.”
The Brockport and Hilton teams will wear camouflage shirts and servicemen and women will be honored during the games. Throughout the night, donations will be accepted and prizes including a 16 GB IPad and gift certificates from local businesses will be awarded by the Boosters Club. All proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.
The game is free and open to the public. For additional information about the cause, visit: http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.
