On May 23, 24, and 25 the Tri-Center Special Olympic team competed in Ames at State competition in several events. Although the Bocce Singles was canceled because of rain, the team proved they were ready for any challenge.  Cole Osbahr came home with a gold medal in the 400-meter race and a silver medal in soccer skills. Elijah Bearley brought home the gold medal in the 800-meter walk race. Kaleigh Gillespie came home with the gold in the 400-meter race with a personal best time; Kaleigh also brought home the gold in soccer skills and placed seventh in the softball throw. Joslyn Punteney won the gold in the softball throw, silver in soccer skills, and silver in the 200-meter race. Miles Lee won a gold medal in the softball throw and gold in the 100-meter race with a personal best time.