Geneva, Batavia High Schools Compete For A Cause

From the Geneva School District:

September 26 2019

101st Geneva vs. Batavia Crosstown Classic Football Game Continues Tradition of 'Competing for a Cause'

GENEVA — On Friday, Oct. 4, Geneva and Batavia High School football fans will not only be meeting up at Geneva’s Burgess Field for the 101st crosstown classic game, but they will also be wearing competing T-shirts.

Both high schools will be selling Geneva vs. Batavia “Competing for a Cause” T-shirts leading up to game day. Geneva’s sales will support LivingWell Cancer Resource Center in Geneva and Batavia’s sales will support Cal’s Angels and Batavia Activity and Athletic Foundation.

Each limited-edition T-shirt is $15. T-shirt sizes range from adult small to adult 2XL.

“We are fortunate to live in two communities that are very supportive — not only of our athletes, but of our local charities as well,” said Geneva Athletic Director Dave Carli. “Competing for a Cause is about more than passionate competition; it’s about acting as leaders to help others in need.”

“There is a special feeling in the air whenever our schools meet in competition. The players, coaches, and fans feel it. We capitalize on that feeling during the ‘Competition for a Cause,’ and our local charities benefit from it. We are thrilled to be partnering with Geneva High School again,” said Batavia High School Varsity Football Coach Dennis Piron.

Where to Buy T-Shirts

• The public will be able to purchase Geneva T-shirts (blue) in the GHS contest gym foyer from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, and in the GHS cafeteria from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. Students can purchase shirts during their lunch period from Thursday, Oct. 3, and Friday, Oct. 4.
• The public will be able to purchase Batavia T-shirts on Wed., Oct. 2 and Thurs., Oct 3 from 6-8 p.m. in the foyer of the Main Street entrance of Batavia High School. A limited number of T-shirts may be available for sale on game day. If T-shirts have not sold out, shirts may be purchased at Rotolo Middle School’s outdoor pavilion from 9 a.m. to noon on Sat., Oct. 5. Students may purchase T-shirts during all three school lunch periods on Wed., Oct. 2, Thurs., Oct. 3, and Fri., Oct. 4.

This press release was produced by the Geneva School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.