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Together We BallTM
Thanks for a great event! See you next year!
A free, action-packed basketball event where pastors, police officers, community leaders, and youth come together to play, connect, and inspire unity.
2025 Event Schedule:
11:00 AM – Youth Skills & Drills Camp
1:00 PM – Police Vehicle Showcase and Community Resource Fair featuring safety information, job opportunities and other useful resource information
1:15 PM – High School Exhibition Game
2:30 PM – Community Hour with Mavs entertainment, 3 point contest, music and more gearing up for the Big Game
2:30 PM – SMU College Campus Tour
3:30 PM – The “Big Game”: Pastors, Police and Community Leader Basketball Game, Scholarship and Mavs Ticket Prize Drawings
About the Program
Together We Ball
Together We Ball is more than a game—it’s a movement. Through basketball, we bridge gaps, foster meaningful dialogue, and bring communities together. Pastors, police officers, high school athletes, and community leaders take the court to promote unity and trust.
Pastors & Police Game
High School Exhibition Game
$1,000 College Scholarship Giveaway
Free Concession Meals
Free Event T-Shirts
Live Entertainment
Community Resource Fair
Police Vehicle Showcase
Teacher Classroom Giveaway
State Fair of Texas Tickets Giveaway
All leading up to the Big Game. Let’s come Together over the game of basketball…what unites us is greater than what divides us.
Why Pastors & Police? Why Faith & Law Enforcement?
The event’s headliner game is Pastors & Police (not Pastors vs. Police) to represent unity within the Dallas community. Dallas law enforcement, community and religious leaders play side by side to show that what unites us is greater than what divides us. The event also features a high school exhibition game which showcases talent of high school varsity players from around the metroplex. The beauty of this game is that these students have likely never met or played with or against each other. They come together in “unity” to play a sport that we all love – basketball. The high school game is coached by DPD officers. The Big Game is coached by SMU Men’s and Women’s head coaches.
Thank You Event Sponsors
Backing the Game, Building the Community
Silver Sponsor
The Dream Team
Friends of the Court
Thank You Event Partners
Stronger Together, On and Off the Court
Thank You 2025 Participants
The Big Game
Alex Dolce – Dallas ISD Police
Amanda Hall – Urban Specialist
Bennie Houston – Concord Church
Chris Morris – North Texas CCIM Chapter
Christopher Brock – DART Police
Christopher Johnson – Dallas Police
Corey Cleghorn – Urban Specialist
Dakota Becker – Dallas Police
Darrion Lewis – Behind Every Door
Daryus Osborn – Dallas ISD Police
Desmond Reed – Marsh McClennan Agency
Donovan Davis – Sheriff Deputy
Frank Washington – Dallas Parks and Recreation
Hector Bailon – DART Police
Jeremy Brown – Sheriff Deputy
Amanda Hall – Urban Specialist
Bennie Houston – Concord Church
Chris Morris – North Texas CCIM Chapter
Christopher Brock – DART Police
Christopher Johnson – Dallas Police
Corey Cleghorn – Urban Specialist
Dakota Becker – Dallas Police
Darrion Lewis – Behind Every Door
Daryus Osborn – Dallas ISD Police
Desmond Reed – Marsh McClennan Agency
Donovan Davis – Sheriff Deputy
Frank Washington – Dallas Parks and Recreation
Hector Bailon – DART Police
Jeremy Brown – Sheriff Deputy
Julian Garcia – Sheriff Deputy
Justin Jones – Dallas ISD Police
Kaitlyn Guillory – Dallas Fire Rescue
Matthew Ruffner – Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church
Phil Dieke – First United Methodist Church
Ricky Manning – Dallas ISD Police
Roderick Clayton (K-Wei) – K104
Ronnie Stacy – Dallas Police
Ryan Swain – Dallas Police
Stephon Brock – DART Police
Taylor Toynes – For Oak Cliff
Tony Thomas – Dallas Fire Rescue
Tyler Place – Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Varonika Wilson – Urban Specialist
Zavier Ramirez – Dallas Fire Rescue
Justin Jones – Dallas ISD Police
Kaitlyn Guillory – Dallas Fire Rescue
Matthew Ruffner – Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church
Phil Dieke – First United Methodist Church
Ricky Manning – Dallas ISD Police
Roderick Clayton (K-Wei) – K104
Ronnie Stacy – Dallas Police
Ryan Swain – Dallas Police
Stephon Brock – DART Police
Taylor Toynes – For Oak Cliff
Tony Thomas – Dallas Fire Rescue
Tyler Place – Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Varonika Wilson – Urban Specialist
Zavier Ramirez – Dallas Fire Rescue
The Highschool Exhibition Game
Uplift Wisdom Preparatory – Jonvier Riggins
Highland Park H.S. – Anderson Hoctor
Highland Park H.S. – Will Saunders
Jesuit College Preparatory – Colin Grant
Jesuit College Preparatory – Jack Sisk
Lake Highlands H.S. – Syncere Anderson
Lake Highlands H.S. – Debraylan Randle
Lake Highlands H.S. – Javarius Garneaux
Desoto H.S. – Aaliyah Davis
Highland Park H.S. – Anderson Hoctor
Highland Park H.S. – Will Saunders
Jesuit College Preparatory – Colin Grant
Jesuit College Preparatory – Jack Sisk
Lake Highlands H.S. – Syncere Anderson
Lake Highlands H.S. – Debraylan Randle
Lake Highlands H.S. – Javarius Garneaux
Desoto H.S. – Aaliyah Davis
North Mesquite H.S. – Marquel Mouton
Kimball H.S.- Kayden Gray
Kimball H.S. – Jaylan Hancock
Skyline H.S. – Javian Pope
Skyline H.S. – Keenan Hill
Naaman Forest H.S. – Elijah Egbon
Naaman Forest H.S. – Elise Williams
Naaman Forest H.S. – Mia Chance
North Dallas H.S. – Akil Hollingsworth
North Dallas H.S. – Hezekiah Dancer
Kimball H.S.- Kayden Gray
Kimball H.S. – Jaylan Hancock
Skyline H.S. – Javian Pope
Skyline H.S. – Keenan Hill
Naaman Forest H.S. – Elijah Egbon
Naaman Forest H.S. – Elise Williams
Naaman Forest H.S. – Mia Chance
North Dallas H.S. – Akil Hollingsworth
North Dallas H.S. – Hezekiah Dancer
Get Involved
Be Part of the Game, Be Part of the Change
- Dallas Mavs Ticket Giveaway
- Youth Skills & Drills Camp
- Volunteer With Us
- Scholarship Registration
- Teacher Classroom Giveaway
- State Fair of Texas Tickets
- SMU Campus Tour
Mavs Ticket Giveaway
The Dallas Mavericks was a proud partner of this year’s Together We Ball!
Congrats to our FIVE lucky winners!
Youth Skills & Drills Camp
Project Unity’s Youth Skills & Drills Camp was hosted by the SMU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams for rising students in 4th – 6th grades. Students learned important basketball skills, techniques, character building, interacted with other youth from the metroplex and spent time with the SMU basketball team players and law enforcement officers who were on the court. We were pleased to host this camp at no cost for community youth.
Volunteer With Us
Thank you to all of our hard-working, dedicated volunteers who took time out of their weekend to help us put on such a great event!
Scholarship Registration
Project Unity was excited to support students of diverse backgrounds as you pursue your post secondary or graduate school education. Project Unity was proud to sponsor one $1,000 college scholarship during the 2025 Together We Ball at SMU.
Congratulations to our winner!
Teacher Classroom Giveaway
Project Unity was excited to support educators across the Metroplex as they work to acquire classroom supplies and learning project materials for their students. We were proud to sponsor two teacher stipends of $250 during the 2025 Together We Ball event.
Two teachers were randomly selected to receive a one-time $250 stipend to purchase materials and supplies.
Congratulations to our winners!
State Fair of Texas Ticket Giveaway
It’s State Fair of Texas time, ya’ll! Project Unity was excited to giveaway 3 pairs of tickets to this year’s State Fair of Texas!
Congratulations to our winners!
SMU Campus Tour
High school students were invited to tour the SMU campus and take a sneak peek at life as a potential future Mustang. The campus tour began at the Mustang statue outside of Moody Coliseum. The tours were lead by SMU students.
More Than a Game, A Movement
Together We Ball 2025
What is Together We Ball? 🏀
“Together We Ball” is an annual event and a movement focused on community building, particularly between law enforcement and community members, through the sport of basketball. It aims to foster unity, trust, and positive relationships by bringing together diverse groups like pastors, police officers, community leaders, and high school athletes. This event includes a basketball game, community resource fair, and other family-friendly activities!
Game Day Schedule & Activities đź“…
11:00 AM – Youth Skills & Drills Camp
1:00 PM – Police Vehicle Showcase and Community Resource Fair featuring safety information, job opportunities and other useful resource information
1:15 PM – High School Exhibition Game
2:30 PM – Community Hour with Mavs entertainment, 3 point contest, music and more gearing up for the Big Game
2:30 PM – SMU College Campus Tour
3:30 PM – The “Big Game”: Pastors, Police and Community Leader Basketball Game, Scholarship and Mavs Ticket Prize Drawings
How to Get Involved 🤝
Join us in making a difference by volunteering at our Together We Ball event! This is a great opportunity to give back to the community, support a meaningful cause, and be part of an unforgettable day filled with connection, teamwork, and fun. Whether you’re helping with event setup, greeting guests, or assisting with activities, your time and energy will play a vital role in making the event a success.
Scholarships, Giveaways & Special Rewards 🎓
The event is packed with exciting giveaways, including free concession meals for the first 100 kids under 12 years old and a free event t-shirt for the first 100 adults over 18. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win a $1,000 college scholarship in our special giveaway!
