February 21, 2010

Special Olympics Basketball Tournament

Over 90 teams compete in Special Olympics Missouri district basketball tournament in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com St. Francois County Hawk Patrick O'Brien defends a St. Francois County Sassy Lassy as she takes a shot Sunday, February 21, 2010 during the Special Olympics basketball tournament at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau. Over 90 Special Olympic teams competed in the tournament at three Cape Girardeau locations, the Osage Center, Southeast Missouri State's Rec Center, and the A.C. Brase Arena Building.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Austin Adams listens as his coach Jane Hale gives him and his teammates some guidence during a time out Sunday at Southeast Missouri State's Rec Center.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Two Special Olympic basketball teams from Warrenton, MO play against each other Sunday, February 21, 2010 in the juniors unified-modified division of the Special Olympics basketball tournament. Over 90 Special Olympic teams competed in the tournament at three Cape Girardeau locations, the Osage Center, Southeast Missouri State's Rec Center, and the A.C. Brase Arena Building.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Chris Daniels gets a kiss on the cheek from his Special Olympics basketball coach Pat Tallevast.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Keith Ladymon of Farmington, MO keeps score during a Special Olympics basketball game Sunday at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau. Keith was once a Special Olympic athlete until he became wheelchair-bound. Keith's mom Carol coaches the St. Francois County All-Stars

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Task Tiger Jen Schwiess aims for the hoop Sunday during the Special Olympics basketball tournament in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Anthony Schmidt of the Task Tigers dribbles the ball down court Sunday February 21, 2010 as the Task Tigers take on the St. Francis County All-Stars during the Special Olympics basketball tournament in Cape Girardeau. Over 90 Special Olympic teams competed in the tournament at three Cape Girardeau locations, the Osage Center, Southeast Missouri State's Rec Center, and the A.C. Brase Arena Building.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Supporters of the Special Olympics cheer on athletes from the sidelines Sunday, February 21, 2010 during the Special Olympics basketball tournament.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Task Tiger player Chas Pfeil catches a pass from a teammate Sunday, February 21, 2010 during the Special Olympics basketball tournament in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Deandre Taylor of the St. Louis Hawks reaches for a rebound Sunday, February 21, 2010 during the Special Olympics basketball tournament in Cape Girardeau.

Special Olympic teammates Jason Wood, left, and Chris Daniels pose for photo Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Southeast Missouri State's Rec Center.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Clayton Schowe of team Warrior 2 from Warrenton, MO looks for an open teammate Sunday, Febraury 21, 2010 during the Special Olympics basketball tournament.

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Over 90 teams compete in Special Olympics Missouri district basketball tournament in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.

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