Three Ray-Pec basketball teams brought home medals from the Special Olympics Missouri State Basketball competition on Saturday, March 19, at St. Charles.
Athletes also participated in opening ceremonies and a dance on Friday, March 18. During the opening ceremonies, Athlete Shawn Hunt represented Ray-Pec as he walked in with athletes from all over the state to start the games.
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Pictured here: Panther Pride won 2nd place. Coached by Aaron Howlett. Players: Unified Partner Aiden Churchwell, Athlete Jag Davis, Athlete Aron Mendoza, Unified Partner Zach Anderson
Panthers won 3rd place. Coached by Cara Hornbeck. Players: Unified Partner Ryan Hilliard , Athlete Dustin Haning, Athlete J'Qwan Blackmon, Athlete Sean Hunt, Unified Partner Grant Hornbeck
Panther Cubs won 2nd place: Coached by Catie Howlett and Assistant Coach Emma Howlett. Athletes: Trey Gethers, Unified Partner Aven Haning, Athlete Carter Nussbeck, Athlete Owen Vaughan, Athlete Kendalynn Torrance, Unified Partner Kendyll Gethers
Coaches, from left: Catie Howlett, Cara Hornbeck, Aaron Howlett, and Emma Howlett