Unified Sports for Special Olympics brings people together at PHHS

Unified Sports for Special Olympics was held at Patrick Henry High School on October 15 and proved to be a huge success.

This year, five San Diego Union School District schools participated in flag football (Crawford, Hoover, Mira Mesa, Morse and Patrick Henry). Unified Sports is all about inclusion and bringing people with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same team.

Students from the Patrick Henry Athletes Training Athletes Club and students from the Circle of Friends Club worked with Coach Chris Ahrens and Ms. Tianna Reitman to organize this event.

There were fans in the stands (parents, students, staff) and also community support from the SDPD Southeastern Division (Officer Lefler and Officer Morrision). The Athletes Training Athletes Club trains every Thursday to increase awareness and skill of the game while building friendships and understanding. Many students won awards for both their individual and team skills. Ultimately, it was all about victory for Crawford.

Everyone had fun. These events bring so much love, support and positivity for everyone involved.

Editor’s Note: Copy provided by Patrick Henry High School. Photos courtesy of Volunteers Alyssa Lozano and Dylan Miles (both PHHS alumni).