Tag: Special Olympics
Snowdogs Show Off State Medals
The Aroostook Snowdogs Special Olympics Basketball team is sporting some new hardware! This past weekend, both teams representing the Snowdogs came home with medals, after an impressive showing at the State Tournament. News Source 8′s Jenna Callari has more.
Snowdogs Scrimmage One Last Time
The Aroostook Snowdogs Special Olympics Basketball team played one last scrimmage Wednesday before the State Tournament. The Snowdogs hosted the OHI team from Bangor Wednesday morning- a team they may meet again this Saturday. News Source 8 sports reporter Jenna Callari has more.
Special Olympians Show Off Skills
It was a busy Wednesday morning at Gentile Hall. The annual Special Olympics skills competition was held Wednesday morning… and it was the largest turnout ever for the event. 166 Olympians from Danforth to Fort Kent converged on UMPI for the event. Organizer Carl Michaud said the number of athletes wasn’t a surprise.
Battle of Cats and Dogs on the Court
It was a battle of cats and dogs Wednesday at Presque Isle High School. The Presque Isle wildcat boys basketball team took on the Aroostook Snowdogs… the county’s Special Olympics basketball team.
Lessons on the Court
It was a day full of fun and learning for two local basketball teams. The Aroostook County Snowdogs are preparing for the Special Olympics statewide tournament, and on Saturday, they got a little bit of help from one of their local college teams. News Source 8′s Jenna Callari has more.
