The Bainbridge Island Special Olympics athletics squad competed in the Special Olympics Washington Spring Classic (Southwest Regional competition) in Tacoma. The entire Golden Eagles squad performed at their best and represented Bainbridge Island well.

The Spring Classic was April 26, and many medals and ribbons were awarded to Bainbridge athletes for bravely competing in many events. Congratulations go out to Shawn Alexander, David Bartoldus, Tanner Conrad, George Cruz, Kristina Emery, Stephen Hetzenbihler, William (Bill) Kelly, Ryan Kerr, Chris Marten, Mike McLane, Jennifer Mullis, Rebecca Nickel, Shannon Sears, Thomas See, Larry Sola, Steve Stovner, Tijay Torres and Michael Wallace.

Many of the Bainbridge athletes have been invited to compete at the statewide Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on the weekend of May 31 and June 1 at Joint Base Lewis McCord, and the coaches are confident of another outstanding performance by the team.