MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Nine Martinsburg Police Department Officers and West Virginia State Police Troopers teamed up with 14 South Middle School students for a Saturday basketball tournament.
The tournament was divided into four teams as part of the New Life Community Church’s “Intervene 2019” program. Through this initiative, the Inwood-based church gathered 500 volunteers to help with school beautification, repair and landscaping projects through five schools.
In addition to South Middle, schools include Martinsburg High, Hedgesville High, Inwood Primary and Pikeside Learning Center.
At Saturday’s tournament, church volunteers provided hot dogs, popcorn, chips and drinks.
“We extend our thanks from MPD and WVSP for including us in this special program and our appreciation to New Life Community Church for their dedication to our schools and community!” -MPD news release
The officers and troopers were invited to play ball by South Middle School Principal Rosa Clark.