Special Olympics Athletes Take On LHCPD In Scrimmage Basketball Game

Special Olympics Athletes Take On LHCPD In Scrimmage Basketball Game
Danette Hoffman / 25 Mar 2022 / No Comments » Comments

 

Lake Havasu City Special Olympics participated in a basketball scrimmage game with the Lake Havasu City Police Department Wednesday at Telesis Preparatory Academy.

The cheerleaders provided spirited encouragement and performed between quarters. Family and friends cheered with excitement as each basket hit. The final score was 50-37, but every participant was deemed a winner.

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Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball takes on the Lake Havasu City Police Department

Lake Havasu City Special Olympics Basketball Team and the Lake Havasu City Police Officers pose for a photo before the scrimmage Wednesday evening. Danette Hoffman/RiverScene Magazine

Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball takes on the Lake Havasu City Police Department

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Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball takes on the Lake Havasu City Police Department

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Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball takes on the Lake Havasu City Police Department

Chris Anderson dribbles down the court Wednesday evening. Danette Hoffman/RiverScene Magazine

Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball takes on the Lake Havasu City Police Department

LHCPD Chief Dan Doyle attempts to block a pass by Officer Dana Kirk Wednesday night. Danette Hoffman/RiverScene Magazine

Special Olympics Lake Havasu Cheerleaders

The Lake Havasu City Special Olympics Cheerleaders perform a cheer between quarters Wednesday night.
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Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball

Roxy Harshman and Nick Anderson lead the crowd in a cheer during a Special Olympics Basketball Game
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Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball

A Special Olympics athlete gets the crowd excited before the start of the second quarter.
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Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball takes on the Lake Havasu City Police Department

Dempsey Nial shoots for a free throw Wednesday night. Danette Hoffman/RiverScene Magazine

Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball takes on the Lake Havasu City Police Department

Samantha Ross and Kia Bailey celebrate after Ross scores at the Special Olympics Scrimmage Wednesday evening.
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Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball take on the Lake Havasu City Police Department

A Special Olympics athlete attempts to make a basket during the Special Olympics Scrimmage Wednesday night. Danette Hoffman/RiverScene Magazine

Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball takes on the Lake Havasu City Police Department

Officer Dana Kirk passes the ball to a teammate Wednesday evening at the Special Olympics Scrimmage. Danette Hoffman/RiverScene Magazine

Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball takes on the Lake Havasu City Police Department

A Special Olympics athlete attempts to make a basket Wednesday night. Danette Hoffman/RiverScene Magazine

Special Olympics Lake Havasu Basketball takes on the Lake Havasu City Police Department

Teammates congratulate each other after the Special Olympics Basketball Scrimmage Wednesday night. Danette Hoffman/RiverScene Magazine

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