Special Olympics athletes compete in the Southwest Regional Games in Meridian

Special Olympics athletes compete in the Southwest Regional Games in Meridian

Saturday, Special Olympics Idaho held its Southwest regional games at Discovery Park in Meridian. Athletes competed in softball and Bocce Ball.I love it. It gets me out in the community, said Special Olympics athlete Alexis Schimmelpfennig. She placed in the top three in the regional Bocce Ball games, and is one of dozens of athletes throughout southwest Idaho who spent hours practicing for Saturdays events. Hear more from athletes and volunteer…