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The Tri-Valley’s T-RADD bocce and track-and-field teams earned a range of medals at the Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games at Santa Clara University this summer.
More than 1,000 athletes and coaches from 35 counties competed in the tournaments over the weekend of June 28-30, according to T-RADD coach Kay King.
“Summer Games is a high-visibility, multi-day event which showcases the talent, determination and joy of our Special Olympics community,” organizers said on the event webpage. “Along with intense competition, athletes have the opportunity to meet new friends, receive free health screenings and experience independence — often for the first time — all while being supported by family, friends and fans.”
The T-RADD bocce team featuring Zachary Barber, Brent Eagle, John (Jack) Nespor and Jennifer Thomas got two wins on the weekend, including a 13-1 victory in their final game.
Coach Kristal Lopez said, “The players took turns on being captain for each game and did amazing talking to one another and strategizing for their next play. The bocce team won a bronze medal. All that hard work paid off, and I am so proud of my team.”
Five T-RADD athletes advanced to the Summer Games’ track-and-field competition, taking part in three events out of the following: turbo javelin throw or runs of 100 meters, 200M, 400M, 800M or 1,500M.
Coached by Jose Iglesias, the local participants were Steph Brock (two gold, one silver), Mihir Chandrun (two gold, one silver), Jason Paasch (two gold), Andrew Paez (ribbons) and Evan Rutter (two silver, one bronze).
