PHOTOS: Battle of the Badges dodgeball to benefit Lisnow Center in Hopkinton

Head referee Connor O'Brien signals for play to start at the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

A member of the Worcester Fire Department takes a tumble during the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

The trophy that was up for grabs at the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025. The event attracted teams from Ashland, Auburn, Bellingham, Devens, Douglas, Hopkinton, Lexington, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Natick, Worcester and Wrentham.

A signed Ray Bourque jersey was one of the auctions items available at the Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament at Hopkinton Middle School on March 22, 2025 to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center.

Hopkinton firefighter Conor Sayles, who is running his first Boston Marathon next month, gets ready for a match at the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

Devens Fire was one of the many departments represented at the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

Teams and fans of all ages cheered on the action at the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

A dog with the words "Harley NFD Pooch" on his coat represented Natick Fire at the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

With her son and Hopkinton firefighter Conor Sayles in the background, Ruth Pointer, who lives in Hopedale and is lead singer of the Pointer Sisters, sings the national anthem prior to the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

Ruth Pointer, lead singer of the Pointer Sisters, receives applause from her son, Conor, middle, and Wendy Sousa while finishing the national anthem at the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

Members from the Michael Lisnow Respite Center perform sign language during the singing of the national anthem by Ruth Pointer prior to the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

Therapy dog Summit was popular among children at the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

Summit, therapy dog owned by John Shea of the Hopkinton Fire Department, performs for a treat during the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

A stack of T-shirts for sale at Hopkinton Middle School during the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

Because the event was labeled a kickoff for Boston Marathon season, a pair of unicorns appeared at the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

Paul Finneran of the Eden Hall Ducks, representing Hopkinton Fire, prepares to unleash a throw at the Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament at Hopkinton Middle School on March 22, 2025.

Wendy Sousa, assistant director of Michael Lisnow Respite Center, delivers opening remarks before the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament at Hopkinton Middle School on March 22, 2025.

The Natick Police team holds up the championship trophy after winning the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

The Natick Police team receives the championship trophy after winning the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

The Natick Police team poses with the trophy after winning the championship of the inaugural Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton on March 22, 2025.

Members of the Bellingham team that won the fire department championship at the Battle of the Badges dodgeball tournament at Hopkinton Middle School to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center.