Golden Eagle Special Olympics Basketball

Three Special Olympics basketball teams competed in the state tournament this weekend in Mitchell.

The Golden Eagles White team went undefeated in all five games in the 3 vs 3 tournament and took 1st in their division. Team members include: 

  • Jordan Marcucci 

  • Josh Newell-Gilborne

  • Emma Pearson

  • Casey Gilborne

  • Head Coach: Peggy Heermann 

  • Assistant Coach: Jake Huffmann

The Golden Eagles Gold team also went undefeated in a 5 vs 5 traditional play round robin tournament. They took 1st place in the class 1 division. Players include: 

  • D'Angelo Borns

  • Riley Von Wald

  • Zach Bau 

  • Kaden Jondahl

  • Skylar Hirschkorn

  • Cole Barke

  • Head Coach: Megan Unzen

  • Assistant Coach: Ethan Stockert

Golden Eagles Special Olympics basketball

The Golden Eagles Blue team competed in a traditional 5 vs 5 tournament. They took home 6th place. Players include: 

  • Kaitlyn Heckler

  • Ira LeBeau

  • Dannica Sheets

  • Jayden Newell-Gilborne

  • Crystal Kramer

  • Katie Kenser

  • Lucas Berreth

  • Head Coaches: Wayne Tesky, Tammi Beck, and Erin Gutjahr

Golden Eagle Special Olympics Basketball

Emma Pearson also was selected to receive the Spirit of Sportsmanship award for her kindness and positivity during play. Congratulations!