Over the past couple of years, SOMO Night has been the night for the special Olympic athletes to show their skills for everyone to see. This year SOMO Night was run as a basketball game, but it has been different sports in the past. Students who participated in this game came from all across the district.

One of the participants, Caleb Tumbarello (‘25), had some insight on what it was like to prepare for the game. “We spent about a week preparing for that game, and it was really fun. I was able to get on the court, and play in my first ever Special Olympic game.”

Along with Caleb, there were some basketball players that helped out in the game like Gabe Cunningham (’25). They mainly helped pass the ball, and keep the game fun.

Along with the special olympics, there were boys and girls basketball games. Boys Basketball Coach Charles Arnold explains what it is like to coach the basketball team. “I have been coaching 28 years but as a high school head coach this is my 19th year,” Arnold said. “The experience is rewarding unlike any other job-having relationship with players after they are done playing.”

Win or lose, the night was full of excitement and fun spirit from both the boys team and the Special Olympic Athletes.