PITTSBURG — The Iola Special Olympics team traveled to Holiday Lanes in Pittsburg Thursday to participate in the annual SEK regional bowling competition.
On top of being able to compete with other Olympians from the area, the Iola contingent received a special boost when Kason Botts of rural Moran was asked to recite the Special Olympics Oath during the opening ceremonies.
“This is a Special Olympics tradition that is done at the beginning of every event,” Iola coach Ann Bates said in an email. “We are very proud of him and how he represented our team.”
Results follow
Elementary athletes: Phoenix Means, second place; Dustin Smith, second place; Izzy DeTar, second place; Bella Hall, third place; Gabe Jones, second place; Brier Valentine, first place. 
Middle school athletes: Eryx Means, second place; Kobear Smith, first place; Aiden Fraker, first place; Nick Stogsdill, second place; Jacob Catron, second place; Breah Jones, first place; Kason Botts, second place.
High school athletes: Xavior Burrow, third place; Vernon Klinzman, first place; Guilis Pina, second place; Weston Helman, fourth place; Keegon Garner, fourth place; Enzy Mynat, first place; Blayne Endicott, first place.
