Athletes and volunteers shine at Special Olympics games in Kutztown

Athletes and volunteers shine at Special Olympics games in Kutztown

Every few minutes on the Kutztown University campus on Saturday, a woman’s voice would call attention to the stage of Andre Reed Stadium. “Ladies and Gentlemen,” the announcement began via the public address system, “Please direct your attention to the awards ceremony for …” Nearly 900 athletes and 400 coaches gathered for Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s 2025 Eastern Spring Sectional that took place on the university’s athletic facilities. Olymp…

Athletes compete at Kutztown University to qualify for statewide Special Olympics

Making it all possible, are the volunteers.

Athletes Shine in Special Olympics

On Tuesday, April 22, approximately 85 students from Weeki Wachee, Central and Hernando High Schools, along with Winding Waters K-8, came together in a Special Olympics tournament. The students ranged in age from eight to 21 and have intellectual challenges, as well as autism and cerebral palsy. Their sport was basketball, and the games, complete with high-spirited cheerleaders from the Weeki Wachee High School Varsity Cheerleading squad, were a…