Special Olympics State Championships

August 14, 2010

Special Olympics State Championships - Saturday

Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships continue Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 in Cape Girardeau with softball tournament play at Shawnee Park Sports Complex, Victory Village at the Osage Centre, and a cool down at Cape Splash.

Laura Simon

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com West County's first base coach high-fives a teammate after her base hit Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Milliken Tiger teammates return to the dugout after a well played inning Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Lynn of Crossroads takes a hack at the ball Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Victor Baker of the Crossroads Pirates pitches one in Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The Cyclones and Crossroads finish up their game with smiles Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com A West County player knocks one down Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com A West County player hurls the ball to first for an out Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Milliken Tiger teammates work together during a play against Crossroads Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Jason Ruttenberg, left, congratulates St. Joe Slugger teammate Dennis Gage on a well pitched inning Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com West County's outfielder scoops up a grounder Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Tanner of the Milliken Tigers lines up a base hit Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Steven of Crossroads heads to homeplate Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Tommy with the Milliken Tigers reacts after scoring a run Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Chris Mounts tries to cool off with a cold towel after his teams softball game Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes Jimmy McNett, left, Bob Hull, center, and Joeseph Hochard cool off in the shade at Cape Splash Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympics coach Terri Dallas splashes into the pool from the water slide at Cape Splash Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic athletes go for a float on the lazy river at Cape Splash Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic participants begin their float on the lazy river at Cape Splash Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Special Olympic participants pose for a group photo at Cape Splash Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com A Special Olympic athlete centers jimself in the inner tube for a float on the lazy river at Cape Splash Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Russel Vanloo signs D.A.R.E. officer A.C. Walker's torch run t-shirt Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com DSJC Giant third baseman Donnie Schrameyer picks off Task Tiger Brad Glenn Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau. Around 700 Special Olympic athletes and coaches from across Missouri gathered in Cape Girardeau for the championship games this weekend. Athletes and coaches were also invited to attend Victory Village at the Osage Centre and cool off at Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center after Saturday's softball tournament play. The games wrap up Sunday, Aug. 15 with a final round of softball at Shawnee Park Sports Complex.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Mario Harris of St. Joseph, Mo. smiles for the camera at Cape Splash Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Jim Renick of Festus, Mo. slicks his wet hair back after his ride down the water slide at Cape Splash Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Jamie Rosso of Arnold, Mo. reacts after her trip down the water slide at Cape Splash Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The Tigers softball team congratulate each other on their medals Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com A Crossraods player takes a hack at the ball as they take on the Milliken Tigers Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Crossroads pitcher Victor Baker tags out a Missouri Storm player at home plate Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Susan Shaffer shares a laugh with a Missouri Storm player Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com West County players work together on a play Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Crossroads teammates work together for an out at first against the Milliken Tigers Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics Missouri 2010 State Outdoor Championships in Cape Girardeau.

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