Battle of the Badges | Police vs. Fire Flag Football Game

The Hobart Police Department and Hobart Fire Department will face off in a friendly flag football game on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will be held in conjunction with the Hobart High School Football Team’s SOAP Game.
“We train for emergencies, not flag football; but I wouldn’t go telling the Fire Department that,” said Assistant Chief Timothy Pochron. “It’s friendly competition, but when the game starts, we’re there to compete.”
“We know there’s going to be some competition on that field,” said Fire Chief Enrique Lopez. “But once the game starts, we plan to remind them that firefighters don’t just show up ready, we show up prepared for anything. We’re looking forward to another victory, just like our back-to-back cardboard boat race championships. It’s all in good fun, a great way to connect with the community, and it’s all for Hobart.”