Neptune Cops Win 18th Annual COPS VS. KIDS Basketball Game
The Neptune Township Municipal Alliance to Prevent Substance Misuse would like to extend a huge thank you to all who helped make the eighteenth annual Cops vs. Kids basketball game on June 3 such a success! The prevention message was clear; the game was fun, and the Cops and Kids enjoyed some friendly competition.
It was a great event—from pre-event sponsorship to the last basket. The Cops continued their winning streak with an 35-31 victory. During half time spectators attempted foul shots while wearing Fatal Vision Goggles, which visually simulate what it’s like to be impaired by drugs or alcohol. Not many shots even came close!
Most attendees made a donation upon entry to be eligible for raffled prizes, which dozens of youth won!
The Kids’ team (coached by Michelle Moss) included: Lana Ellington, Bre Evans, Shakur Faniel, Daren Fonrose, Kristopher Germain, Gibson Lavarin, Jaimel Luckey, Jayden Myrthil, Christa Ramos, Donovan Steverson, Cameron Stukes, Alandiss Walker, and Kimani Wallace.
The Cops’ team (coached by Mysonn Ledet) included: Marques Alston, Colleen Brennan, Casey Crawford, Javier Duron, Scott Gomes, Kylee Jazikoff, Robert Layton, Mysonn Ledet, Kaan Williams, and Jaheem Woods.
Special volunteer thanks also to: Catherine Crelin for coordinating the Kids’ team and school logistics; Mark Clark for refereeing; Neptune High School Student Council members Widley Joseph, Sarah Cazeau, and Lia Kernfor keeping score and announcing, the players, coaches, and the Neptune Board of Education.
Thanks to all of our event sponsors, including: Neptune Township Police PBA #74, Neptune Twp FOP #19, McDonalds Rte 33 & 66, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Theo’s Demolition & Construction Clean-Up, Impact Auto Body, Bruno’s Italian Deli, MJ’s Pizza Bar & Grill, Allied Fire & Safety, Uni-Serv, Inc., Neptune Board of Education & High School, the Neptune Municipal Alliance to Prevent Substance Misuse, Midtown Urban Renaissance Corporation (MURC), and the Neptune Recreation Department. Funding for this event is also provided through the Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder.
Thanks to everyone who supported the game, and in turn, helps us spread our prevention message to the community. Be sure to look for our next Cops vs. Kids fundraiser, as we heard more than one, “Wait till next time!”
Sincerely,
Dawn Thompson, Recreation Director &
Coordinator, Municipal Alliance to Prevent Substance Misuse 732-869-1202
