Local Special Olympics athletes excel at regional bocce ball tournament
Hayley Thompson and Tammy Shivel are all smiles after receiving their fourth-place ribbons at the North Fall Regionals bocce ball tournament held Sept. 7 in Post Falls.
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John Painter and Bob Leichtman show off the championship ribbons they earned at the regional bocce ball tournament.
The Sandpoint Monarchs Special Olympics bocce ball team posted a handful of top finishes at North Fall Regionals, held at the Chase Sports Field Complex in Post Falls.
Despite a hot day, the Monarchs stepped up and played really well together. Hayley Thompson, Tammy Shivel, Kimberly Anderson, Michelle Couldry and Mallory Gilchrist all received fourth place, fighting off some stiff and close competition in their divisions in order to do so. Kyle Horowitz and Jordan Firstenberg impressed, earning second place in their division while John Painter and Bob Liechtman earned first place in their division.
The Monarchs will compete next Nov. 23 at North Bowling Regionals, set to be held at Sunset lanes in Coeur d'Alene.
John Painter and Bob Leichtman show off the championship ribbons they earned at the regional bocce ball tournament.