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File #: 2025-0927    Version: 0 Name: 2025 Special Recreation Special Olympics Illinois Flag Football Champions
Type: MOTION Status: IN COMMITTEE /COMMISSION
File created: 11/11/2025 In control: Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 11/17/2025 Final action:
Title: 2025 Special Recreation Special Olympics Illinois Flag Football Champions

Title

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.

 

 

Financial Impact

Discussion only

 

Recommended Action/Motion

None