Hamilton’s Sean Elefant makes the tag in the 2018 West vs Steinert Patriot Game. Photo by Michael A. Sabo.

Crosstown rivals Steinert and Hamilton High West meet in the 2019 season opener tonight at 5:30pm at DeMao Field in Veterans Park.

Not only is it both teams opening regular season game, but it is the first game of the 3 Hamilton schools games know as the “Patriot Games”.

The Patriot Games were created in honor of residents who have served in the armed forces and helps raise money for the Hamilton Township Patriotic Committee.

All three Hamilton Schools participate against each other at the recently upgraded Veterans Park sports complex in the sports of baseball and softball.