(RICHMOND, KY)-Athletes from across the Commonwealth recently returned to Eastern Kentucky University for the 30th consecutive year for the Kentucky State Summer Games. These Games are the largest competitive event of the year as competition is conducted in 4 sports: Bocce, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Soccer and Track & Field.
On average, 1,200 athletes participate and each has qualified through participation at a Regional or Area level event. In addition to the athletes, approximately 600 coaches and five hundred family members attend this storied event.
The Marshall County Special Olympians competed in the Bocce Tournament. The team’s results are as follows:
Unified Medalists
Gold
John & Jackie Newport
Melinda Ezell | Jamon Butler
Silver
Harli & Greg Hanisch
Chayton & Jennifer Stevens
Bronze
Essie Trimble | Scott Phelps
Kim & Michael Wright
Doubles Medalists
Bronze
Mason Tatum | Damien Oerther
Donald Edwards | Chris Capone
Sherry McKnight | Trevin West
From the staff at the marshallcountydaily.com, congratulations, Marshals!