Number of Participants: 25
Hours Donated: 4
Value of Time Served: $3,479
Event Type: Children & Youth
Activity: Basketball
School: Tuckahoe High School
Date: March 3, 2026
Location:
Tuckahoe High School
Siwanoy Boulevard, Eastchester
NY
About:
The Tuckahoe community recently came together to celebrate inclusion, teamwork, and the joy of sports during the first-ever Pioneer League Spring Season Kickoff Event.
Hosted in partnership with the Tuckahoe Athletic Council and Tuckahoe SEPTA, the event brought together Pioneer League athletes and members of the Tuckahoe varsity boys and girls basketball teams for an afternoon focused on connection, encouragement, and shared experiences through sport.
A total of 12 Pioneer League athletes participated alongside 11 varsity boys basketball players and 14 varsity girls basketball players. Throughout the event, varsity student-athletes stepped into leadership roles, serving as peer athletes, mentors, and facilitators while working side-by-side with Pioneer athletes on the court.
Together, they shared a spirited game that highlighted the power of athletics to create inclusive opportunities and build confidence for athletes of all abilities. The gym was filled with energy and support as families and community members gathered to cheer on the participants and celebrate the start of the spring season.
Special recognition goes to Mr. Lepore and Mrs. Whelan for their leadership in organizing the event. Their efforts, along with the collaboration between the Tuckahoe Athletic Council and SEPTA, helped create a meaningful experience that showcased the community’s commitment to inclusion.
As the first event of its kind, the Pioneer League Spring Kickoff was such a success that organizers plan to make it an annual tradition—continuing to use sports as a way to bring people together, foster mentorship, and strengthen community connections.
Initiatives like this serve as a powerful reminder that sports truly are for everyone.
