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Battle of the Badges: See the Lineups for Monrovia Police vs. Fire

The fire department seeks revenge when the city's public safety officers take to the basketball court on Friday.

Monrovia firefighters will square off against police officers for the "Battle of the Badges" charity basketball game on Friday.

The game, which benefits the American Cancer Society, begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Monrovia High School gym. Tickets are $5 for adults, kids 12 and under are free.

The police department won the battle last year, though the score was not recorded, Monrovia Police Det. Sarah Bushmeyer said. She provided the following lineups for the game (jersey numbers and last names):

Fire Dept:

  • 00 - Bagheri
  • 05 - Morton
  • 08 - Gallegos 
  • 10 - Spencer
  • 32 - Sanchez
Police Department:
  • 5 - Ortlund
  • 11- Bartholomy
  • 12- Pacheco
  • 13 - Rush
  • 16- Leon
  • 19- Donchig
  • 20- Montes
  • 21- Garcia
  • 31- Galindo

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