On Valentines Day the MC Knoll Knights Boys Basketball team hosted a "Battle of the Genders" against the YRHS Jr Lady Raiders to raise money for breast cancer research. In addition to raising over $2,000 through various sponsors such as McDonalds and Fox FM the Knights, led by coach Mark Schendel, sold pink t-shirts at $15 apiece with all the proceeds going to the cause. "One of the things I love about sports is how they have the power to bring people together to do good for the community or those in need" explained Schendel. "With how many people who have been directly affected by cancer or know those who have it so this was an idea I thought was great for the school" said Schendel in an initial interview at the beginning of the campaign.
The Knights hosted the Raiders in the morning on Thursday to wrap up what was an early dismissal day for the school with the gym almost full, the Knights organized a "Pink Out" where the student body wore pink or purchased tshirts to support the spirit of the day. The Knights team then took on the Raiders in an exhibition game with parents, students, and sponsors on hand. "I would like to send a huge thank you to our sponsors and anyone who supported our drive, without your help and support none of this would be possible" said Schendel.
