Iola Special Olympians bowl at Pittsburg

“Having these opportunities for these kids gives them something different from their typical school day,” Iola Special Olympics head coach Ann Bates said.

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November 4, 2022 - 4:13 PM

The Iola High School, Iola Middle School and Iola Elementary School Special Olympics teams bowled at the Pittsburg regional meet on Wednesday. Photo by Ann Bates

PITTSBURG — The Iola High School, Middle School and Elementary School Special Olympics unified sports team met in Pittsburg on Wednesday for a regional bowling meet. 

The student-athletes were separated into divisions based on their similar skill sets.  

The High School Mustangs had Blayne Endicott, Guilis Pina and Mason Silvey come in first place. Gavin Doolittle, Kyle Schmidt and Jaden Smith finished in second place. 

“Everyone had a good time and for some of our student-athletes it was their first time they got to play in a sporting…

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