Special Olympics Ohio - 2015 State Summer Games

Portage County Board of DD sent 30 athletes and 10 + chaperones to Ohio State University for the annual State Games (June 26, 27, and 28). The weather was rainy and unusually cool- not what any of the annual volunteers, coaches and athletes are used to. The athletes were able to compete in a variety of sports (as you can see listed below), enjoyed Opening Ceremonies with the mounted police, a parade, balloons and the lighting of the torch. During down time, the athletes were able to enjoy Tent Town and a host of games and prizes, go shopping at the gift store, visit the petting zoo and eat popcorn and snow cones (a favorite of all). A special thanks goes out to all the PCBDD employees who gave up their weekend to make it so MEMORABLE for the athletes. That’s what it’s all about!

Congratulations to:

Bocce Doubles

Master Blaster #1- Mason Lease and Charlie Deveny- Gold
Master Blaster #2- Libby Stauber and Michael Dukes- Silver

Bowling

Dave Sabo- Gold
John Terlecky- Gold

Powerlifting

Chrissy Giebel- Silver (Bench Press), Silver (Dead Lift), Silver (Combination)
Aaron Dallner- Silver (Bench Press), Silver (Dead Lift), Silver (Combination)
Matthew Sisley- 7th Place (Bench Press), 7th Place (Dead Lift), 7th Place (Combination)
Donny Shardy- Silver (Bench Press), Silver (Dead Lift), Silver (Combination)

Track and Field

Ashley Wilson- 100M walk- Gold Softball Throw- Gold
Christina Sonny- 100M Walk- Gold Softball Throw- Silver
Kathy Wagar- 400M Walk- Gold 800M Walk- Bronze

Volleyball Team

Silver- Brandon Boyett, Donald Flegal, Shanna Gentile, Ben Salvo, Kristin Maccharola, Joe Persavich, Jerry Dowling

Soccer Team

4th place- Kenneth Fletcher, Tyler Furness, Cainin Mizer, Andrew Struzynski, Craig Hughes, Michelle Reed, Shelby Martell, Camden Furness- partner, Shanley Mizer- partner