Number of Participants: 240
Hours Donated: 1
Value of Time Served: $8,350
Event Type: Health & Medicine
Activity: Basketball
School: Lakeville North High School
Date: January 22, 2026
Location:
Lakeville North High School
Ipava Avenue, Lakeville
MN
About:
Lakeville North and Lakeville South came together as hometown rivals united by a shared purpose during their Coaches vs. Cancer basketball events, demonstrating how athletics can bring communities together for something bigger than the game.
Across two nights of boys’ and girls’ basketball matchups, players, coaches, students, families, and fans rallied to raise awareness and funds in support of the American Cancer Society. The event transformed a traditional rivalry into a powerful display of unity, compassion, and action.
The Coaches vs. Cancer initiative featured a full slate of games across multiple levels, along with halftime activities, giveaways, and raffle prizes that energized the crowd while supporting the cause. From frisbee toss contests to premium prize giveaways, the atmosphere reflected both school spirit and a shared commitment to making a difference.
With the message “Two Schools. One Mission.” at the heart of the event, Lakeville North and Lakeville South student-athletes showed that competition can coexist with collaboration. By leveraging the excitement of rivalry games, the programs created meaningful opportunities to engage their communities in the fight against cancer.
The Coaches vs. Cancer nights served as a reminder that high school athletics have the power to extend far beyond the scoreboard—turning game nights into moments of purpose, awareness, and collective impact.
