Chief’s Challenge marks second year

Posted 5/29/19

Chief's Challenge marks second year On May 23, the Cranston Police and Fire departments took part in the second annual Chief's Challenge charity basketball game at Cranston High School East to support Special Olympics Rhode Island. For the second year,

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Chief’s Challenge marks second year

WINNING TIME: Holding the Chief’s Trophy are Sofia Illiano, Mayor Allan Fung and Officer Warren Henseler.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

ON FIRE: Pictured are the members of the Cranston Fire Department who played against the Cranston Police Department during the charity basketball game.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

CHEERING THEM ON: Members of the Cranston Police Department team are pictured with cheerleader Sofia Illiano, 16, a Unified player for North Providence High School and the daughter of Officer Eric LeClerc.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

Posted Wednesday, May 29, 2019 12:53 pm

On May 23, the Cranston Police and Fire departments took part in the second annual Chief’s Challenge charity basketball game at Cranston High School East to support Special Olympics Rhode Island. For the second year, police took home the Chief’s Trophy, topping the firefighters 42-40 in overtime. Approximately $1,000 was raised during the event.