Category: Special Olympics Athlete of the Month
Bocce Ball Standout Dylan Long is Special Olympics Athlete of Month
Dylan Long’s solid play on the bocce court led his Santa Barbara Special Olympics team to a silver medal at a tournament in Camarillo last…
Steven Murray Recognized as Special Olympics Athlete of the Month
Steven Murray’s return to the Santa Barbara Special Olympics floor hockey team provided a big boost for the team and for Murray, too. Murray played…
Floor Hockey Standout Jose Castrejon Recognized as Special Olympics Athlete of Month
The play of Jose Castrejon sparked his Santa Barbara Region Special Olympics floor hockey team to a come-from-behind 10-9 victory over a team from San Luis…
Raymond Hooper Recognized as Special Olympics Athlete of the Month
Raymond Hooper stood tall in the goal for the Santa Barbara Region’s Special Olympics soccer team. Literally. At 6-foot-5, Hooper played a big role for…
Fall Games Tennis Bronze Medalist David Schoettler Named Special Olympics Athlete of Month
The extra work David Schoettler put in on the tennis court paid off with a bronze medal at the Southern California Special Olympics Fall Games….
Christian Quintanar makes an immediate impact on floor hockey team
What Christian Quintanar brings to his Special Olympics floor hockey team is something that can’t be taught. He brings great vision, said his coach Jaime…
Chris Powers receives first award named in honor of former RT president Chris Casebeer
Chris Powers has been described as a “man for all seasons” because he plays sports year round for the Special Olympics of Santa Barbara “He…
Chris Evans brings home a pair of bronze medals from Fall Games
Chris Evans was presented the Special Olympics Athlete of the Month Award for his play on the tennis court. Evans won bronze medals in singles…
Andres Santa Maria is standout player on soccer team
Andres Santa Maria was presented the award for his solid play on the soccer field. “He has the ability to move from offense to defense…
Michael Madrigal’s talent, attitude make him valuable player on softball team
Michael Madrigal was honored for his play on the softball diamond. Coach Jim Callahan said Madrigal has a great attitude. “He has a willingness to…