Steven Murray excels on the softball field

Steven Murray is honored for his play on the softball field.
Steven Murray is honored for his play on the softball field.

Steven Murray, a member of the softball team, was honored as the Special Olympics Athlete of the Month.

Murray has competed for Special Olympics of Santa Barbara for the last two years after arriving from Arizona. He spent part of his childhood in Goleta and played softball with his friends, said coach Kayla Edwards.

Edwards said Murray “was absolutely incredible” in a tournament last month. “He’s a very dedicated athlete.”

Murray is expected to compete at the Special Olympics Fall Games in Fountain Valley in two weeks.