From WOOD COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Wood County Special Olympics is proud to announce that 38 local athletes will represent Wood County at the Special Olympics Ohio State Summer Games in Columbus Friday and Saturday.
On Friday, May 29, 14 track & field athletes and six bocce athletes will travel to Columbus to begin competition and proudly represent Wood County on the state stage. Several athletes will be attending the State Summer Games for the very first time and are especially excited for the opportunity to compete alongside athletes from across Ohio.
In addition, both of Wood County’s volleyball teams earned first place at Regionals, securing their spot at the State Summer Games. The teams will depart early Saturday, May 30, for a full day of competition.
The community is invited to help send off our Wildcats in style during a special Send-Off Celebration on Friday, May 29, at 8 a.m. at Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 1921 E. Gypsy Lane Road. Family members, friends, staff, and community supporters are encouraged to gather and cheer on the athletes as they depart for Columbus to compete at the Special Olympics Ohio State Summer Games. The celebration will recognize the athletes’ hard work, dedication, and accomplishments while showing the incredible community support.
“We are incredibly proud of all our athletes for their hard work and dedication this season,” said Wood County Special Olympics Local Coordinator,Jen Krouse. “Earning the opportunity to compete at the state level is a tremendous accomplishment, and we are excited to see them showcase their skills and sportsmanship and most importantly…have fun!”
Athletes, coaches, volunteers, and chaperones attending the State Summer Games include:
Track & Field Athletes
Virginia Nuzum
Grace Laube
Kim Paxton (Athlete Leader)
Lucas Reffert
Ariel Moore
Leo Brikmanis
Nicole Benschoter
Kim Fechter
Joel Hernandez
Sawyer Rader
Laura Reimer
Trevor Sachs
Tyler Hitt
Melissa Frizado
Bocce Athletes
Cody Wells
Chris Doerner
Katherine Cundiff
Kayla Teetrick
Sammy Sisco
Grace Doolan
Volleyball Athletes
Cory Barnett
Joshua Barnett
George Dutton
Alanna Bucksky
Cristina Gray
Ryan Rath
Chad Teneyck
Trent Murphy
Michael Nuzum
Melody Hernandez
Kaleb Thomas
Brandyn Broshious
Demetrius Walker
Kristin Fisher
James Mozena
Kelly Stucker
Jennifer Dawson
Andrew Sattler
Athlete Leader
Barb Markin
Coaches, Volunteers & Chaperones
Connor Galvin
Brooke Bruman
Jen Krouse
Kamara Traylor
Angie Prowant
Mia Opperman
Rachel Hitt
Ken Windisch
Tim Rice
Kelby Issacson
Kale Connally
Zach Kern
The community is encouraged to cheer on and support these outstanding athletes as they represent Wood County at the State Summer Games. If you have questions about the send-off celebration, please contact Jen Krouse at 419-419-7907 or email specialolympics@woodcountydd.org.
