Harlem Wizards will play Albion teachers in basketball benefit this evening

File photo by Tom Rivers: Albion teacher Dana Martin boogies on the basketball court with Road Runner, left, and Swoop, two members of the Harlem Wizards in this photo from Oct. 26, 2019 when the Wizards last came to town. The game ended in a tie, 64-64, with some creative scoring and frequent antics on the court.

ALBION – It promises to be an entertaining game of basketball today beginning at 7 p.m. when the Harlem Wizards play a group of Albion teachers.

The Wizards enjoy interacting with the crowd and doing some gravity-defying stunts on the court. There will be plenty of alley-oops and dunks from the Wizards. The teachers also are determined to hit some 3-pointers and other baskets.

The lineup of teachers includes:

• Elementary School: Miss Barber, Mr. Martin, Mr. Skurzewski and Mr. Strollo.
• Middle School: Mrs. Barleben, Miss Griffin, Mrs. Kinard (coach), Mr. O’Donnell, Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Pritchett, Mr. Radder, Mrs. Scharping, Officer Stornelli, Mr. Uveino and Miss Wolcott.
• High School: Mr. Akers, Mr. Bennett (referee), Miss Knaak and Mrs. Varin.
• Casey Winiecki from the Hustl House also is on the team.

The game is a fundraiser for Albion Boys Basketball program. The doors open at 6 p.m. at the high school gymnasium, 302 East Ave.

Tickets can be purchased in advance (click here).

Ticket Pricing:

• Children 3 and under are free and do not need a ticket.
• Student Ticket (K-12): $10
• General Admission Ticket: $15
• Reserved Student Ticket: $20
• Reserved Adult Ticket: $20
• Courtside Plus Student Ticket: $35
• Courtside Plus Adult Ticket: $35