Milbank Bowlers Bring Home 12 Medals From Special Olympics State Tourney

Over 500 athletes competed in the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament on November 4-5 in Aberdeen. The tournament was the first state tournament in two years due to Covid restrictions.

Milbank’s team of 12 athletes competed on Friday, November 4. According to head coach Abby Trapp, “The Bulldogs dominated the competition. Many of them brought home gold and silver medals.” 

Trapp says, “The team has been practicing since September, so it was so exciting to see how their hard work has paid off.”  Trapp thanked Top Hat Lanes in Milbank for allowing them to practice during the last nine weeks prior to the state tournament. 

Results for the Bulldogs include:
Jackson Hendricks – 5th Place; Reese Schuneman – 1st Place; Hannah Henrich – 2nd Place; Carter Jensen – 2nd Place; Jayden Wittrock – 3rd Place; Cody Wellnitz – 1st Place; Libby Hendricks -1st Place; Devin Pollock – 1st Place; Michael Cordell – 2nd Place; Danny VanDover – 4th Place; Briar Zurraff – 2nd Place; Sara Rick – 7th Place

Photo- Top picture: back row, left to right- Libby Hendricks, Hannah Henrich, Reese Schuneman, Jayden Wittrock and Michael Cordell. Front row, Carter Jensen, Devin Pollock and Danny VanDover. Bottom picture: left to right, Sara Rick, Cody Wellnitz and Briar Zuraff Not pictured, Jackson Hendricks.