Courage Bowl XVII: More than just a Game

October 2, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 1, St. John Fisher University’s football team played SUNY Brockport in one of the biggest games in Division III athletics: Courage Bowl XVII.

More than a game, the annual contest is a staple in the community and raises funds for Camp Good Days and Special Times.

During the Courage Bowl, both teams had a special group of fans on their sidelines, as each year Camp Good Days selects kids affiliated with their programs to serve as honorary coaches and cheerleaders. The 2022 Honorary Coaches were Braxton Anjo, age 11, and Jack Harrison, age 11, and the Cardinal Honorary Cheerleaders were Kya Bach, age 9, and Karleigh Sackett, age 11.

The Cardinals fell to Brockport, 25-0. Up next for the team is a home matchup against Morrisville State College on Saturday, Oct. 8. The contest is slated to kick-off at 1 p.m. at Growney Stadium.

Courage Bowl Honorary Coaches Jack Harrison and Braxton Anjo with Honorary Cheerleaders Kya Bach and Karleigh Sackett.
From Left to Right: Rochester businessman Sam Fantauzzo, Camp Founder Gary Mervis, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, Brockport President Dr. Heidi Macpherson, Fisher Vice President of Enrollment Management Jose Perales.
Gary Mervis (right) presents the Father Joe Lanzalaco Courage Award to a camper (left).
Honorary Coach Jack Harrison walks out for the coin toss with Fisher players.
Fisher's Honorary Coaches Braxton Anjo and Jack Harrison.
Karleigh Sackett served as an honorary cheerleader during the Courage Bowl.
Honorary cheerleader Kya Bach cheers on the Cardinals.
Football head coach Paul Vosburgh during the Courage Bowl.
Fisher cheerleaders lift honorary cheerleader Karleigh Sackett in a mount.
Fisher's honorary coaches and captains with Cardinal.