Catch the Red Wings at the TD Garden

 

Sixteen independent school basketball teams will take part in the all-day event, which doubles as a fundraiser for the ARC of Massachusetts, a local charity that supports individuals and families dealing with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The girls will face Noble & Greenough at 3:00 p.m., followed immediately by the boys’ game against Brooks at 4:30 p.m.

 

“This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for our student-athletes,” said Director of Athletics Jim McNally. “We have been very fortunate to play a football bowl game at Gillette Stadium and a girls' hockey game at Frozen Fenway Park. This current opportunity provides another group of Rivers student-athletes to experience what it is like to play in a professional venue.”

 

In addition to the unique atmosphere, both games promise to be very exciting contests. Nobles and Rivers played an excellent game last February with Nobles emerging 49-45 winners, while the boys’ game against Brooks last winter saw the Red Wings earn a 59-58 victory.

 

Also participating in the event are The Pingree School; Lexington Christian Academy; Buckingham, Browne, & Nichols; Belmont Hill; Thayer Academy; Providence Country Day; Lawrence Academy; and Cheshire Academy. The event begins with the first game at 9:00 a.m. and goes until the end of the last game, which begins at 7:30 p.m.

 

Tickets will be sold at the TD Garden box office for $15 and each ticket is general admission. Students can purchase tickets either online through this link, or can purchase them on Thursday, January 15 during lunch blocks.