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2025 Special Recreation Special Olympics Illinois Flag Football Champions
History
The Special Recreation Owls Flag Football Team competed in the 2025 Illinois Special Olympics Flag Football Tournament November 1, 2025 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria, Illinois.
In the semi-final game, the Owls beat the Chatam Chargers 37 - 30.
In the championship game, the Owls defeated the Rockford Red Hots 37 -33.
Team members include:
Joey Auskalnis
Christopher Baumann
Johnny Damme
Nicholas Diaz
Marcel Edwards
Daniel Hartigan
Kevin Kinnerk
Tom Olson
Vinny Paparelli
Valerie Rosas
Rachel Trygstad
Daniel Westman
Coaches include:
Michaela Trail (Head Coach)
Deb Northrip (Asst. Coach)
Ken Scanlan (Asst. Coach)
Lauren Maki (Asst. Coach)
The village congratulates and recognizes these athletes and coaches and congratulates families for this significant accomplishment.
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