The Republic Special Olympics basketball teams competed in their first tournament of the year Saturday: the Special Olympics Area Tournament in Neosho.
The Republic Tigers High School Unified team went 1-1 and took home the 3rd place bronze medal. Leading scorers in each game:
Game 1:
McKae Geromini- 4 pts
Dustin Schwind- 3 pts
Kaden Hill- 2 pts, 2 rebounds
Game 2:
McKae Geromini- 7 pts, 10 rebounds
Kaya McClintock- 6 pts, 3 rebounds, 4 steals
Samuel Ard- 4 pts, 8 rebounds, 3 steals
Kaden Hill- 2 pts, 2 rebounds, 1 steal
Jaylen Jennings- 2 pts, 1 steal
Cameron Roberts- 2pts, 1 steal
The Republic Tiger Claws Middle School/Elementary Unified team went 0-2 and came away with a 4th place ribbon, but had plenty of bright spots as all participants scored against a much taller Neosho team. Leading scorers for each game:
Game 1:
Riley Hesterly- 6 pts
Izzach Thornton- 6 pts, 10 rebs, 3 assists, 1 steal
Kayla Kies- 6 pts, 3 reb, 2 steals
Josh Bean- 4 pts, 5 rebs
Kaden Coatney- 4 pts, 5 rebounds
Christian Ard- 2 pts, 6 rebs, steal
Eric Travis- 2 pts, 3 rebs,
Paul Cook- 2 pts
Tyler Wells- 2 pts
Game 2: Stats not available
The Republic HS 3-on-3 team went 1-1 and earned a 2nd place silver medal. Leading scorers:
Game 1:
Eric Whillock- 4 pts
Christian Clayton- 2pts
Game 2:
Eric Whillock- 4 pts
Christian Clayton- 2 pts
Dougie Kies participated in the Individual Skills Competition, earning a gold medal competing in dribbling, passing and shooting skills.Our Special Olympics coverage is sponsored by Southern Sun Electric. Southern Sun can save you money by doing your electrical work right the first time. With 40-plus years of experience, let Southern Sun solve your electrical problems quickly and efficiently. Find them online at southernsunelectric.com.
