Farmington middle schools do "battle" for charity

The crowd goes wild during the 14th annual Battle of the Middles charity basketball game.

Warner Middle School students cheer for their favorite teacher.

Event coordinators, Whitney Tyner (with her son, Teague) Kathy Koperski kickoff the start of the “Battle of the Middles.”

Ray Crawford (East Middle School) takes the ball down the court.

Debbie Calanchi goes up for a shot during the charity event.

Oven mitts add to the fun.

Teachers warm up prior to the Battle of the Middles staff charity basketball game held Friday evening at Harrison.

Ken Sanders concentrates as he makes a basket.

Teachers practice their skills for the charity basketball game.

Andy Lamott (Hillside Elementary) poses as he referees the basketball charity game.

Fans cheer their school at the 14th annual charity basketball game.

Fun was had by all who took part in the annual game.

Duane Fox (center) interviews Goodfellows President Richard Lerner (left) and Neighborhood House President Alan Maxey for TV 10.

The “Wave” makes its way around the gym during the battle of the middles game.

East Encore members sing the National Anthem before the game.

STEAM students cheer for their favorite teachers during the charity game.

Power Middle School students Soseh Broglin, Edimari King, Abigail Brooke and Gabriella Camaj pack items that were brought to the annual charity game Friday evening.

Tom Moss (Warner) has team spirit during the charity basketball game.

The "players" get together for a group photo before the big game begins.

Oven mitts are part of the fun had Friday evening.

Fouls have consequences for Josh Kirkland (East) during the heated contest held Friday night at Harrison High School.