The Huntley Community School District D-158 Huntley Hurricanes Special Olympics teams have had success in several sports this season.
Advisor Crystal Miguel explained some of the highlights for the participants, ages 8-22.
“Many athletes do multiple events at once,” Miguel said. “Some were in soccer skills and participated in track-and-field, or on the soccer and track-and-field teams. Every year our program keeps growing. There are 22 athletes on the track-and-field team, 12 in soccer skills and 12 are on the high school soccer team.”
Huntley Hurricanes Special Olympics’ athletes also participate in the community events, such as leading stretches at the “Don’t Be Fooled” 5K event April 11 at Huntley Town Square. That event benefits the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a fundraiser for Special Olympics.
The teams’ seasons began in March, as the Junior Basketball Team advanced to the State Tournament and earned an impressive fourth place finish in their division. “On April 12 there were 12 Hurricanes who participated in soccer skills at Belvidere. Five athletes earned gold medals and four have the ability to attend State in June,” Miguel said.
The Hurricanes high school soccer team competed in their regional event April 19 at Hinsdale South High School and three athletes won silver in their division.
A total of 22 athletes competed at a track-and-field event at Hoffman Estates High School April 25.
“We are proud of our athletes’ dedication and hopeful for continued success, including additional first place finishes and opportunities to advance to the State level in June,” Miguel said.
