5th Annual Police Athletic League Championship game

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The 5th Annual Police Athletic League Championship game was at Trask Thursday night at UNCW.

The P.A.L. is a national community that uses sports as a tool to promote gang resistance and awareness.

UNCW’s College of Health and Human Service formed a partnership with the League last year, and now students, faculty and staff are working with local youth helping to inspire them to achieve academic success.

The Wilmington Police Department charges nothing for participation in the program and only requires kids to maintain their academics and positive attitudes at home, school and on the court. The P.A.L. program is running two 10 to 12 year old seasons at the Brigade and Community Boys and Girls Clubs.

The Wilmington Police Department coached both the Brigade Boys and Girls against the Community Boys and Girls Club all season long. Both teams competed for the trophy tonight.

The Community Boys and Girls Club came back in the end to win 27-24.

Photo courtesy: Jeff Janowski/UNCW