Every year, a local Special Olympics team takes on the Piatt County first responders in a friendly game of basketball. 

On the WHOW First Responders Tour Monday, Monticello Fire Department Lieutenant and Monticello High School Athletic Director Dan Sheehan told Regional Radio that the event will take place this Thursday at the Buzz Sievers Center. 

Chief John Rupkey says it's a great opportunity to support their community. Lieutenant Mike Burnes and Captain Adam Kownacki look forward to the comradery between the first responders and the Golden Eagles. They say it's an event they look forward to every year. 

Head to the Buzz Sievers Center this Thursday at 6:30 PM to see the Piatt County first responders take on the Golden Eagles in an exhibition basketball game, and support their programming.