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MISSION – More than 2,000 Special Olympics Kansas athletes will take part in state basketball and cheerleading competitions this week in Hays and Topeka.

Fort Hays State University will host 900 coaches and athletes from 65 teams March 22nd and 23rd, and Washburn Rural High School will host more than 1,200 coaches and athletes from 80 teams March 23 and 24.

Athletes participating in state competition will have had eight weeks of basketball training, local and regional competition leading up to the events. Because of the size and scope of these two- day state tournaments Special Olympics Kansas is seeking volunteers to help at both locations.

So, come to Gross Memorial on Friday March 22nd at 10:00 a.m. to watch the opening ceremonies. Games will start at 12:30 and FHSU and Hays High. Games will be going on all day on Saturday as well.

Come cheer on the athletes and enjoy some March Madness!!