Category: Special Olympians
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE OF THE MONTH: Johann Salgado
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE OF THE MONTH: Johann Salgado Salgado is a 2008 graduate of Santa Barbara High and a current student at SBCC, practicing to be…
Special Olympics Athlete of the Month: Becca Kennedy
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Becca Kennedy, a softball player, had four hits as her team won a gold medal at its last tournament….
SPECIAL OLYMPIAN OF THE MONTH: Melissa Galbraith
Special Olympian of the Month: This month’s recipient is floor hockey star Melissa Galbraith, who also competes in basketball and tennis. She was nominated for…
SPECIAL OLYMPIAN OF THE MONTH: Ivan Diffenderfer
This month’s honoree is Ivan Diffenderfer, who is a standout in bocce ball, floor hockey and tennis. His coach, Sue McHugh, said that Diffenderfer has…
SPECIAL OLYMPIANS OF THE MONTH: Blair Rodriguez and Kim Williams
There were two Special Olympians of the Month honored at this week’s luncheon. Blair Rodriguez is in her first year on the San Marcos swim…
Special Olympian of the Month: Alexis Ornelas
Special Olympian of the Month Alexis Ornelas, a student at Carpinteria Junior High, is a basketball player who says he loves to shoot the ball….
It’s a “wonder”-ful time for winter sports teams
BY BLAKE DORFMAN, PRESIDIOSPORTS.COM Ernie Quiroz sometimes refers to his Laguna Blanca girls basketball team as a “Wonder Team.” “It’s because I wonder what’s gonna…
SPECIAL OLYMPIAN OF THE MONTH: Austin Sutton
Austin Sutton is busy with much more than just playing floor hockey in the Special Olympics. He also competes in bowling and gymnastics, and has…
SPECIAL OLYMPIAN OF THE MONTH: Chris Powers
SPECIAL OLYMPIAN OF THE MONTH: Chris Powers is a standout in floor hockey, and his attitude has improved so much this year that he has…
Special Olympian of the Month: David Kremer
David Kremer excels in basketball, soccer and softball for local Special Olympic teams. His soccer team, the Orcas, recently finished second in the Santa Maria…
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