Butler County Special Olympics, unified bocce athletes celebrate seasons, accomplishments. See the photos
Special Olympics and unified bocce athletes around Butler County recently celebrated various achievements at the end of their seasons.
At Knoch, ninth-grader Mason Kriberney won a pair of gold medals, according to the school district, at the Special Olympics Winter Games at Seven Springs Mountain Resort.
The A-C Valley unified bocce team celebrated the conclusion of its second season as a program and featured 10 athletes.
And Moniteau’s unified bocce team, which made the postseason, celebrated several seniors who will graduate later this year: Kara Ace, Halle Beatty, Jeremiah Donaldson and Allen Watterson.
“This season I have witnessed the athletes beginning to play their own game and build upon their skills,” Amy McKivigan, one of Moniteau’s coaches, said. “The team pride that this group brings into each practice and game is what Unified Spirts is all about.”
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The Moniteau unified bocce team poses for a photo celebrating the 2025-26 season. Submitted photo
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A-C Valley's unified bocce team celebrated its second season in early February. In this submitted graphic, pictured from left (front row) Alyssa Shaffer, Faith Tremba, Kaylee Kemery and Laurel Regester; and (back row) coach Kierstie Seiple, Candan Six, Paul Finley, Mason Watson, Ethan Baker, Nick Howard, Hunter Zychowski and coach Megan Bashline. Submitted graphic
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Knoch ninth-grader Mason Kriberney won two gold medals at a recent Special Olympics Winter Games at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, according to Knoch School District. Submitted photo
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Moniteau unified bocce's Halle Beaty gets ready to roll the ball during a recent match. Submitted photo
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Moniteau unified bocce athlete Allen Watterson rolls the ball during a regular-season match recently. Submitted photo
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Moniteau unified bocce athlete Allen Watterson watches his shot during a regular-season match recently. Submitted photo
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Moniteau unified bocce's Kara Ace rolls the ball during a recent match. Submitted photo
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Moniteau unified bocce's Jeremiah Donaldson lines up a shot during a recent match. Submitted photo
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Moniteau unified bocce athlete Allen Watterson celebrates during a regular-season match recently. Submitted photo
