The McPherson Bullpups are one of the 129 basketball teams, 19 cheer squads and 1,290 athletes participating in the 35th annual Kansas Special Olympics Basketball tournament underway in Hays.
The three-day event continues through Saturday afternoon when U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) will present medals to the athletes and their 382 coaches.
Events are taking place at the Gross Memorial Coliseum, Hays Recreation Center, Hays High School and the Fanchon Ballroom.