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Crook County Special Olympics

The Crook County Special Olympics participated in State Special Olympics on May 8-11. They participated in basketball, track and swimming. State Games consist of 700 athletes and partners, 200 coaches and chaperones and 200 volunteers.

3 on 3 Basketball – Adam Perry, Breanna Ulmer, Wade Byrne, Spencer Ward and Kyle Biggs won Silver

Basketball skills (comprised of shooting, passing, and dribbling) – Henry Hodges, Gold; Bren Anderson, Silver; Weston Allred, Bronze; Bryce Merchen, Bronze; Evin Anderson, Fourth

Swimming –

Kyle Biggs: 100-Yard Free, Fourth; 50-Yard Free, Gold; 50-Yard Back, Bronze

Henry Hodges: 25-Yard Free, Fourth; 50-Yard Free, Fifth; 25-Yard Back, Gold

Chance Duvall: 10M Assisted Float, Gold; 15M Assisted Float, Gold

Breanna Ulmer: 100-Yard Free, Silver; 50-Yard Back, Gold; 50-Yard Free, Bronze

Track –

Weston Allred: 400, Gold; 200, Bronze; 100, Gold; Long Jump, Gold

Evin Anderson: 50, Bronze; 100, Fourth; 200, Fourth; Tennis Ball Throw, Gold

Bren Anderson: 100, Silver; 200, Fourth; 400, Bronze; Long Jump, Silver

Bryce Merchen: 100, Bronze; 200, Silver; 400, Silver; Softball Throw, Silver

Spencer Ward: 100, Fourth; 200, Silver; 400, Silver; Long Jump, Silver

Adam Perry: 100, Silver; 200, Silver; 400, Bronze; Shot Put, Fifth

Wade Byrne: 100, Gold; 200, Gold; 400, Gold; Long Jump, Gold