Basketball team in Hamilton County preparing for Special Olympics state finals
March Madness has arrived and the basketball action is already in full swing around Greater Cincinnati.
The competition is tough, the excitement is high and while coming out on top is the goal, it바카라 게임 웹사이트s about more than that for a special group of athletes in Hamilton County.
For several years, the circle of Hamilton County Royals has been growing. Now, they are preparing for the Ohio state finals in the Special Olympics.
Coach Bob Merz said he has come to expect maximum effort from his team of athletes.
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Practice is when the athletes grow, both as individuals and as a team. Merz has watched his players step up to more than just the hoop.
One athlete is hard of hearing and his teammates have found ways to make sure he is in sync with what is happening on the hardwood.
바카라 게임 웹사이트I really enjoy coaching these guys,바카라 게임 웹사이트 Merz said. 바카라 게임 웹사이트They're just a lot of fun. They respond, we do press them, and I do have two good other coaches there.바카라 게임 웹사이트
Merz said the team gets excited to play, but when they바카라 게임 웹사이트re all hanging out between games is when the memories are made.
The state competition is this weekend at Ohio State University. The Royals are guaranteed two games but if they win Saturday, they advance to Sunday바카라 게임 웹사이트s championship.