Jonathan Hevalow of the Harlem Wizards dunks the ball as BASD Staff played the Harlem Wizards at Butler High School on Saturday, Jan. 7. Justin Guido/ Butler Eagle

CENTER TWP. — Center Township Elementary School staff schooled the Harlem Wizards basketball team in a Saturday night matchup at a fundraising event that packed stands.

In an effort to raise more than $10,000 for a rock climbing wall in the school gym, Center Township’s Parent Teacher Organization invited the traveling basketball team to an event in Butler Senior High School gym.

The six-player basketball team is known for its showmanship and talent on the court, and this was evidenced in their game against the 23 Center Township staff members.

Theresa Cherry, principal of Center Township, said this fundraiser was the first of its kind. The PTO hoped to raise the funds for the rock climbing wall in one night.