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Scrimmage at Gwinnett, Sept. 29. 2018

Players, the bus will leave Carver Middle School promptly at 8:30 am!  Please do not be late.  The bus will pick up at Loganville High School and proceed to 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044.  Follow signs to the Aquatic Center at Bethesda Park, then continue to the Baseball fields.  The game begins at 10:30 am.  The Masters team will play a second game at 11:30 am.  Therefore, bring a sack lunch or $5 for the concession stand.  The bus is expected back at Carver by 1:30 pm.  We appreciate all the parents who can come and cheer on their players.

Walton Wolverines Thank Loganville Police and 2018 Donut Dash Participants

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September 15, 2018, Walton County Special Olympic softball team, The Wolverines, came to thank the Loganville Police Department and participants in the sixth annual Donut Dash. Back row (l-r) Officer Stamatellos, Lt. David Hunt, Lt. Terry Haymore, Damien Alley, Coach Rex Morris, Coach Shannon Schussler, Coach Kevin Schussler Front row (l-r) Brandi Poe, Matthew Granger, Daniel Schussler, Brianna Connelly, Luke Granger  Photo by Lisa Granger (l-r) Jonathan Bowen, Coach Dennis Hoskins, Kristina Bowen, Coach Rex Morris, Lt. David Hunt, Damien Alley, Brandi Poe, Caleb Hoskins Money raised at the event helps to fund Walton County Special Olympians of all ages and abilities.  Some of the Wolverines are holding their third place trophies from Forsyth County's Battle of the Bats recent tournament.  Our thanks to all the Loganville Police Department and Officers, Donut Dash Participants, Volunteers, and Walton Special Olympic Committee Members for all of their hard work a...

Walton Wins at Battle of the Bats and a Famous Wolverine

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Walton County Special Olympic softball teams gained many victories at Forsyth County's tenth annual Battle of the Bats Saturday, September 8, 2018.  The double elimination tournament drew teams to Central Park in Cumming from all over Georgia and four other surrounding states. Article and photos by Shannon Schussler Two time First Place Champions Walton Astros Modified Division Back row (l-r) Coach Chris Autry, Avanta Evans, Coach Curtis Pettus, Preston Dickson, Christian Pettus, Gave Autry, Coach Jerry Conner, Coach David Pettus, Nate Autry Front row (l-r) Naomi Green, Rachel Schussler, Leo Green, Calyssa Parker, Brianna Babb Third Place Modified Division Walton Wolverines Back row (l-r) Lily Jones, Jonathan Bowen, Luke Granger, Brandi Poe,, Brianna Connelly, Daniel Schussler, Caleb Hoskins, Coach Rex Morris Front row (l-r) Kristina Bowen, Matthew Granger, Damien Alley, Keyshawn Boens Third Place Masters Division Walton Warriors Back row (l-r) Chris Ellis...

Battle of the Bats 2018

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Opening Cerimonies Brandi is famous! Champs, Walton Astros! See many Walton Warriors in the clip above... Congratulations on third place win at Battle of the Bats Congratulations on the third place win Wolverines!

Thanking Supporters at the Donut Dash 2018

Our uniforms, snacks, meals, equipment, transportation and more are funded locally in Walton County in order for our athletes to participate in Special Olympics.  Please come out and say thank you to the Loganville Police Department and Donut Dash participants Saturday, September 15, 2018.  Participants pick up their race packets at 8 am.  Coach Rex would like Wolverines to wear their uniforms and have a photo together with the Loganville Police Department at 8:50 am before the 5K begins at 9 am.  You can bring your trophy and show the officers and participants what you have done as a Special Olympic Athlete.  After photos, please meet at Carver Middle School field for regular practice at 10 am.  It is highly suggested that you change from competition uniform into practice gear to help preserve our uniforms. Loganville High School 100 Trident Trail, Loganville, GA 30052