Special Olympics State Outdoor Championships - Saturday

Laura Simon

Saturday, August 13, 2011

The Special Olympics State Outdoor Championships continued Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 with softball at Shawnee Sports Complex, Victory Village at the Osage Centre and bingo and a dance at Southeast Missouri State University's Student Rec Center.

Katheryn Miller plays Wii bowling at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Coach Kelly Smith, center, tries to catch up with members of her team Thomas Fergison, left, and Tanner Hrenchir on the roller scooters at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
The SW Sharks pitcher Mark Worley takes a moment on the mound Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Dr. Jim Fox gives a dental exam to Nicholas McMullen at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)

St. Joe Slugger Aaron Kellison digs in for a base hit Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Kim Mercier of Mexico, Mo. takes a turn at the ping pong toss at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
The Jackson County Parks and Rec mens division 1 unified mastered team out of Kansas City, Mo. pose for a photo before their game Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Kody Conner has Elmo painted on his face at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Sean, left, poses for a photo with his father and coach David Samuelson at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)

Shaun Lynch, left, and Mark Leicht cool off in front of a fan Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
The SW Sharks Scott Brown fields a grounder Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Fort Zumwalt's Jared Smith pitches to a St. Joe player Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Tracker checks out the D.A.R.E. car at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Fort Zumwalt baserunner Tricia Abbott heads to third Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Fort Zumwalt players watch their teammate take a turn at bat against St. joe Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
William Hansel of Union, Mo. takes a seat inside the D.A.R.E. car at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Special Olympic athletes Thomas Fergison, left, and Michael Grossman maneuver around on roller scooters at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
The SW Sharks short stop Jessica Shand fields a grounder Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Sierra Thibault of Union, Mo. reacts to her putt at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Zachary Rhoads, left, and Troy Smith check out the inside of the D.A.R.E. car at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Owen Meegan poses for a photo with his mother Nancy at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
James Kindred takes a urn in the money booth at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Matthew Voelpel takes a turn at putt-putt at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Fort Zumwalt's Kenny Anderson attempts the out at first Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Members of PCBS show off their medals at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Friday, August 12, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Tracker plays leap frog with a Special Olympic athlete at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Coach David Samuelson poses for a photo with members of his team Owen Meegan and Donna Wolf at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Special Olympic athletes, volunteers, family and friends gather Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Stephanie Littrell takes a turn in the money booth at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Special Olympic athlete Sheldon Davis busts a move to music from the D.A.R.E. car at Victory Village inside the the Osage Centre Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Fort Zumwalt's third baseman gets under a pop up Saturday, August 13, 2011 during the Special Olympics State Outdoor Championship at Shawnee Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
James Ross of Trenton, Mo. hugs his bingo prize that he won Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 after a day of competition in the Special Olympics Missouri 2011 State Outdoor Championships. (Fred Lynch)
Randy Frank holds up his winning bingo card as Lisa Rudy reacts Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Special Olympics Missouri 2011 State Outdoor Championships. Both are from Mexico, Mo. (Fred Lynch)
Special Olympians enjoy dancing Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center. (Fred Lynch)
Special Olympians enjoy dancing Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center. (Fred Lynch)
Special Olympians enjoy dancing Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center. (Fred Lynch)
Special Olympians enjoy dancing Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center. (Fred Lynch)