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Photos: Battle of the Badges Dodgeball Tournament

by | Mar 25, 2025 | Featured,

The Michael Lisnow Respite Center held its inaugural Battle of the Badges Dodgeball Tournament Saturday at Hopkinton Middle School. Teams from 14 surrounding towns competed in the fundraiser, which kicked off the center’s Boston Marathon season.

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Members of the Michael Lisnow Respite Center’s sign language club pose for a photo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Legendary singer Ruth Pointer performs the national anthem. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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The Hopkinton Police Department is ready to compete for the title. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Players from Milford and Lexington scramble to get a ball. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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A Hopkinton Fire Department player sends a ball across the court. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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The HFD team walks off the court. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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A unicorn mascot faces the crowd as volunteers pass out thundersticks. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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The HPD and Wrentham PD meet at the center line. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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An HPD player jumps to avoid an incoming ball. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief Scott van Raalten (left) and officer Nick Walker take a break on the sideline. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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An Ashland Police Department player takes aim. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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A player from the Ashland Fire Department fires a shot at the opposing team. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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The HFD team poses for a photo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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  1. Mike
    Mike on March 26, 2025 at 8:30 am

    So who won?

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