A little friendly competition between law enforcement and EMS will take the field Saturday night in Broken Bow, all in the name of a good cause.
The Law Enforcement vs EMS softball game is scheduled for 7 PM Saturday at Paul Brown Field. The game is serving as a fundraiser for the Pink Patch Project, which raises money for the Forever Pink Foundation to support breast cancer survivors and those fighting cancer.
Broken Bow Police Officers Wyatt Woodward and Jose Ambriz are among those representing the law enforcement side, with officers from several agencies expected to join them.
The law enforcement team, which Ambriz said will be known as the ‘Regulators’, will feature custom jerseys in black, pink, and blue complete with player names and badge numbers.
The roster is expected to include Broken Bow and Kearney police officers as well as deputies from the Buffalo and Custer County Sheriff’s office. Troopers from the Nebraska State Patrol are also joining the team.
EMS personnel are also piecing together a team that will have members from Broken Bow and beyond.
While the game will be competitive, those from both dugouts say the goal is to make it much more than a traditional softball game. The event’s poster even mentions ‘crazy tricks, dancing, and good vibes’, taking inspiration from the entertainment focused style of the Savannah Bananas.
Friendly trash talk has been abundant between the two sides. Ambriz said EMS personnel have been confident about their chances.
“There’s times where we see Dave (Baltz) out on calls and we’ll talk a little bit about the softball game since we’re all trying to get it together. And there’s a couple of times where he goes ‘So, you guys gonna.. what’s the run rule here? What are we gonna establish? Because my team is just way too good compared to your guys’ and it’s like, yeah, I don’t know about that,” said Ambriz.
EMT Kelvin Kreitman said there should be plenty of antics on the field, that concessions will be available and there will be no admission charge. Those attending are encouraged to bring a free will donation for the Pink Patch Project.
“There’s no entry fee, just come out, enjoy yourself, have a good time. There should be some crazy antics,” said Kreitman.
Additional Pink Patch Project fundraising opportunities are ahead through October including the sale of pink uniform patches and shirts.
