Sports
Hampton Bays High School Baymen and Southampton High School Mariners Host Unified Basketball Tournament
The tournament gave Special Olympic athletes the chance to play with varsity athletes.
Photo courtesy of the Hampton Bays School District
The Hampton Bays High School Baymen and the Southampton High School Mariners, in conjunction with the Special Olympics, cooperatively recently hosted a unified basketball tournament at Hampton Bays High School on Thursday, Nov. 13.
The annual tournament gave Special Olympic athletes the opportunity to play alongside varsity athletes in eight-minute games. The evening included 54 players, team uniforms, referees, cheerleaders, a play-by-play announcer, coaches and many supporting spectators.
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In addition to the game, the event also served as a food and winter coat drive. Participants and spectators were encouraged to bring items to donate.
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