Playing to their fullest in an action-packed basketball showdown, Ignacio’s police force and firefighters put on a charity game as an annual fundraising event to support the Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Saturday, March 17.

Keona Whitey sings the National Anthem ahead of Saturday’s game in the Ignacio High School Gymnasium.

Members of the Southern Ute Police Department, Terrance Barry and Sergio Howe swap gear with Los Pinos firefighters, adding an extra challenge on the court.

The Los Pinos Fire Department came out as the victors against SUPD in a heated game of full court basketball.

Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum