The 2018 Area 15 Special Olympic Games at Panther Stadium on Wednesday were a huge success. In the top photo, Lt. Mark Hudgins (left) and Capt. Jason Pate pose for pictures with a group of ribbon winners. At left, Pate pins a ribbon on Jacobe Lareks of Camden Fairview Middle School and a Junction City athlete throws the softball. In the middle photo, several MHS cheerleaders greeted a Magnolia East Side Elementary runner at the finish line. At right from top to bottom, Magnolia Athletic Director Marvin Lindsey Jr. prepares to start a 100m walking race; a female thrower celebrates her accomplishment; and a distinguished gentleman leads the annual Parade of Athletes around the Magnolia High School track.
