Mission, Texas- Eleven Special Olympics athletes from Mission CISD (Consolidated Independent School District) competed in the recent 22nd Annual Winter Games, in Austin, Texas. They competed in bowling and brought home a total of 10 medals.
The results for the athletes from Mission High School-
Adrian Rodriguez, first place; Milton Cerda, first place; Robert Wheat, first place; Arturo de la Rosa, second place; Maria Rojas, fourth place
The results for the athletes from Veterans Memorial High School-
Armando Sanchez, first place; Jessie Sandoval, first place; Celestino Ramos, first place; Omar Trevino, second place; Elidia Garcia, second place; Sebastian Llamas, third place.
About 2,500 athletes came from across Texas to compete in one of three sports: bowling, powerlifting, or volleyball. In addition to their competitions, these athletes also participated in opening ceremonies, athlete village, victory dance, closing ceremonies, and clinics and sport demonstrations.
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