Section V Athletes to Play in Ronald McDonald House All-Star Basketball Games

41st annual event features 60 local athletes and over 20 cheerleaders supporting families in need

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The rosters have been finalized for the 41st annual Ronald McDonald House All-Star Basketball Games in Rochester, New York. The event will feature 60 top athletes from Section V high schools as well as over 20 cheerleaders, all coming together to support families staying at the local Ronald McDonald House.

Why it matters

The Ronald McDonald House All-Star Basketball Games provide an opportunity for talented student-athletes to use their passion for the sport to give back to the community and support families in need. The games have raised over $480,000 to date for the local Ronald McDonald House, which provides housing and resources for families with children receiving medical treatment.

The details

The girls game will be held at 5:30 pm on March 27th, followed by the boys game at 7:30 pm, both taking place at Gates-Chili High School. Joanne Ryan, president and CEO of Ronald McDonald House, noted that the unique aspect of the games is that the young athletes are 'coming out to support families that they will never meet or know' through their participation.

  • The 41st annual Ronald McDonald House All-Star Basketball Games will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • The girls game is scheduled for 5:30 pm on March 27th.
  • The boys game is scheduled for 7:30 pm on March 27th.

The players

Joanne Ryan

President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House.

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What they’re saying

“The thing that makes this game so unique and so beautiful is the fact that these are young student athletes that are coming out to support families that they will never meet or know. But the beauty of what they are doing is they're playing a sport they love for families that we all love and supporting the community in wonderful way.”

— Joanne Ryan, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House (whec.com)

What’s next

The Ronald McDonald House All-Star Basketball Games will take place as scheduled on March 27, 2026, with the girls game at 5:30 pm and the boys game at 7:30 pm.

The takeaway

The Ronald McDonald House All-Star Basketball Games demonstrate the power of sports to bring a community together and support families in need. By leveraging the talents of local student-athletes, the event has raised over $480,000 to date for the Rochester Ronald McDonald House, providing essential resources and housing for families with children receiving medical treatment.