Cops & Cats Fundraiser for McMaster Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Pediatrics



On April 15, 2009, in the DeGroote Gymnasium, a team comprised of players from HSC community partners, the Hamilton Police Services and Tiger Cat Football Team challenged an HSC team made up of members from our 1st Boys’ Basketball team and select HSC Alumni to a spirited basketball game. The game was part of the annual Cops & Cats program in support of local charities.

The Cops & Cats team was comprised of Hamilton Police Service members: Barry Mungar, Coach, Dave Wright and Jon Obrovac. The Ti-cats were represented by: Defensive Back, Alan Zenitas (#21), Defensive Back, Lawrence Gordon (#2), Defensive Back, Chris Thompson (#10), Defensive Back, Geoff Tisdale (#4), Lineback, Otis Flyod (#11), Linebacker, MarKeith Knowlton (#3), Linebacker, Ray Marivz (#44), Safety, Dylan Barker (#23) and Defensive Lineman, Darrell Adams (#14). HSC’s 1st Boys’ Basketball team were joined by alumni Steven Atkinson ’97, Scott Innes ’96 and Daniel Capobianco ’04.

Deputy Chief Eric Girt and Headmaster Tom Matthews were on hand for the opening tip-off. They were joined by Ron Foxcroft and CHTV’s Ken Walsh. At the end of the first half, the Cops & Cats team led by a slim margin 28-22. However, after a fast-paced second half, the Cops & Cats team prevailed.

The big winners are McMaster Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Pediatrics. Last year the donations from HSC were over $3,000 and in total the event raised $25,000.  

The school that raises the most money for its game wins the much coveted “Golden Ball” which will be presented after the Cops and Cats finish their 12 game series. Last year HSC were the winners of the “Golden Ball”.