Good News: Grain Valley team earns gold

     Grain Valley's Special Olympics basketball team brought home gold in their state tournament on Saturday, March 19th. 
     "This is the first time this group of kids have ever played together. Due to COVID they did not get to have their local competition, but did get to go to regionals. At regionals they lost both of their games, but were still able to move on to State Games, and they were slated to play the same two teams they played before. This time they were able to come out and beat both teams. They have worked so hard to improve their game and I am so proud of them. Now we're on to the track and field," coach Amanda Chrisman said.

Pictured: Assistant coach Tonia Peters, Aiden Chrisman, Natalie Mohler, Caleb Sheesley, Eva Mohler, and coach Amanda Chrisman. Not pictured are Averie Stephens and Brooklynne Stephens. 
​Photo credit: Grain Valley Schools