Hometown: Bonner SpringsSport: Soccer Luis Picazo is in his second year participating in Special Olympics, where he continues to do what he loves and grow as both an athlete and

Hometown: HaysSport: Basketball Joseph “Joe” Reed of Hays, Kansas, brings energy, determination, and a sense of humor to everything he does—and that shines both on and off the court. Joe

Hometown: HaysSport: Basketball For Ethan Kuhlmann of Hays, Kansas, Special Olympics has opened the door to opportunities he never had growing up—and now, he’s making the most of every single

Hometown: HaysSport: Basketball Geoff Birzer of Hays, Kansas has been part of Special Olympics Kansas for nearly 30 years, competing in basketball, bowling, and flag football. Through sports, Geoff has

Hometown: LeawoodSport: Athletics Katie Horrell, from Leawood, has been a dedicated member of the Blue Valley Streaks Special Olympics team for nearly 10 years, competing in Athletics. Specializing in the

Hometown: Douglas CountySport: Flag Football Skyler McMillin, from Douglas County, has been involved in Special Olympics for 16 years, competing in a wide range of sports including powerlifting, flag football,

Hometown: HaysSport: Basketball Kayleen Walters of Hays, Kansas has been involved with Special Olympics Kansas for an incredible 27 years, competing in the sport she loves: basketball. Throughout her time

Hometown: HaysSport: Basketball Donny Furrey, from Hays, Kansas, is excited to represent Team Kansas in basketball at the Special Olympics USA Games. Besides basketball, Donny has competed in various sports.

Topeka, KS. – March 2, 2026 – Special Olympics Kansas is proud to announce that Josh Alters, a resident of Topeka, has been selected to represent Kansas at the first-ever