The Arc of Butler Blazers traveled to Haysville, for a regional basketball and cheerleading competition on Feb. 27. The Blazers competed with other regional Special Olympic teams in Basketball team and skill competitions, and a cheerleading squad of 8 also competed.
The Arc of Butler Blazers has two Special Olympic basketball teams and a cheerleading squad. All athletes did a fantastic job and won medals. Their El Dorado Blazers team played two games that day, the first against the Air Capitol Fliers where they won 22-20, the second to the Reno Co. Hawks where they lost 9-19. The Andover Blazers team lost their first game against Campus High 15-10 and won against the Wichita Flyers 28-2. Both Blazer teams came home with silver medals.
The cheerleaders performed two cheers and came away winning third in their division and received a Bronze medal.
The Butler Blazers will compete in both Basketball and Cheerleading at the state Special Olympics tournament in Hays on March 18-20.
Signups for Arc of Butler Blazers Track and Field, Swimming and Powerlifting have begun. The deadline for registration is March 31st, 2010. If you would like more information or to signup please contact Misti or Kevin Flahive at (316) 733-0484 or by email at: misti_flahive@cox.net or by contacting Jennifer Stanyer at (316) 680-4240 or by email at: Jennifer.stanyer@hotmail.com . Volunteers and coaches are needed for all sports. Information about volunteering or participating with Special Olympics can be found at www.ksso.org.
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