Special Olympics golfers compete in State Games

  • The Fannin County Special Olympics athletes played in a nine hole unified golf tournament in Valdosta, Georgia, Saturday, October 12. Golfers are, from left, front, Debbie Sorrells, Kari Castlen, Alex Hughes and Kevin Turner; back, Ivie Chapman, Carrie Minear, Buford Ramey, Jeff Lake, Rick Kruse and Craig Hartman.
    The Fannin County Special Olympics athletes played in a nine hole unified golf tournament in Valdosta, Georgia, Saturday, October 12. Golfers are, from left, front, Debbie Sorrells, Kari Castlen, Alex Hughes and Kevin Turner; back, Ivie Chapman, Carrie Minear, Buford Ramey, Jeff Lake, Rick Kruse and Craig Hartman.
  • Fannin County Special Olympics athlete Kari Caslten won the bronze medal at the State Games in Valdosta, Georgia, Saturday October 12.
    Fannin County Special Olympics athlete Kari Caslten won the bronze medal at the State Games in Valdosta, Georgia, Saturday October 12.
  • Alex Hughes was the youngest Special Olympics athlete to compete with the unified golfers at the State Games in Valdosta, Georgia, Saturday October 12. Hughes and unififed partner Ivie Chapman smile for a photo with their fourth place ribbon.
    Alex Hughes was the youngest Special Olympics athlete to compete with the unified golfers at the State Games in Valdosta, Georgia, Saturday October 12. Hughes and unififed partner Ivie Chapman smile for a photo with their fourth place ribbon.
  • Rick Kruse had a solid day at the State Games, winning back to back gold medals for the second straight year. Kruse, left, and unified partner Jeff Lake show their gold medals. Submitted photo
    Rick Kruse had a solid day at the State Games, winning back to back gold medals for the second straight year. Kruse, left, and unified partner Jeff Lake show their gold medals. Submitted photo
  • Special Olympics athlete Kevin Turner was able to win the silver medal in the unified State Golf Tournament at Valdosta, Georgia, Saturday, October 12. Turner, right, is shown with his partner Craig Hartman as they show their silver medals.
    Special Olympics athlete Kevin Turner was able to win the silver medal in the unified State Golf Tournament at Valdosta, Georgia, Saturday, October 12. Turner, right, is shown with his partner Craig Hartman as they show their silver medals.
Five Fannin County Special Olympics athletes competed in a nine hole unified golf tournamnet in Valdosta, GA October 12.  Alex Hughes played with Union County High School unified golfer Ivie Chapman…

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