USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Lakin Eckroat

Hometown: HaysSport: Bowling Lakin Eckroat has been involved with Special Olympics Kansas since high school and has loved every minute of competing and being part of the community. Through Special […]

USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Connor Schonlaw

Hometown: TopekaSport: Soccer Connor Schonlaw, from Topeka, has been involved in Special Olympics since he was 10 years old. Over the years, he has competed in basketball, soccer, track, and […]

USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Steven Lawson

Hometown: HaysSport: Basketball Steven Lawson has spent many years competing in Special Olympics Kansas and has become a true multi-sport athlete along the way. While basketball is his primary sport, […]

USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Jennifer Goff

Hometown: LawrenceSport: Bocce Jennifer “Jen” Goff, from Lawrence, has been involved in Special Olympics for 20 years, building a lifelong passion for sports, leadership, and community. Over the years, Jen […]

USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Rosemary Dorr

Hometown: Kansas CitySport: Bowling Rosemary Dorr has been part of Special Olympics for more than five decades, beginning her journey around 1972. A proud member of the KCK Huggers since […]

USA Games Athlete Spotlight: CJ Mills

Hometown: TonganoxieSport: Flag Football CJ Mills has been involved with Special Olympics for nearly 20 years, building confidence, friendships, and a lifelong love for competition along the way. Throughout his […]

2026 USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Wyatt Higgins

Sport: Flag FootballHometown: Flag Football Wyatt Higgins has been part of Special Olympics Kansas for more than a decade, competing in flag football and finding confidence, purpose, and pride through […]

USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Timothy Trowbridge

Hometown: Baldwin CitySport: Flag Football Timothy Trowbridge, from Baldwin City, has been part of Special Olympics Kansas since elementary school. Over the years, he has grown into a well-rounded athlete, […]

USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Scott Ball

Hometown: PittsburgSport: Bocce Scott Ball has been part of Special Olympics for an incredible 35 years, and the experience has truly shaped his life. Through sports, Scott has discovered a […]