Eight Special Olympic athletes from around Marion County recently participated at the State Summer Games at Iowa State University. A number of athletes medaled in various events, including Joe Morgan, Tegan Ripperger, Ben Haywood, Marissa Schletzbaum, and Isaiah Brown of Pleasantville, Jacob Hindman of Knoxville, Cameron Cross of Melcher-Dallas, and Haley Stevens of Monroe. Also participating in the Unified relay were Will and David Heywood.

Details on the events are below. Photos are courtesy of Maureen Schletzbaum.

Soccer Skills Gold Medal – Joe Morgan
Bocce Gold Medal – Jacob Hindman, Haley Stevens, Ben Heywood, Marissa Schletzbaum
25 yard Freestyle Gold Medal – Jacob Hindman
25 yard Backstroke Gold Medal – Jacob Hindman
Softball Throw Gold Medal – Cameron Cross
Tennis Ball Throw Gold Medal – Tegan Ripperger
Tennis Ball Throw Silver Medal – Isaiah Brown
4×100 Unified Relay Team Gold Medal – Marissa Schletzbaum, Ben Heywood, Will Heywood, and David Heywood.