Special Olympics

ABOVE: Isabell Sturges (right) of Vermillion struggles with Huron's Jordan Hopper for a loose ball during the South Dakota State Special Olympics Basketball Tournament, held March 11-12 in Yankton. More than 500 Special Olympians from across the state competed in the tournament, which debuted this year in Yankton. (Kelly Hertz/Yankton P&D)

RIGHT: Amy Knippling, SESDAC Mod and Alicia Bosse, SESDAC Athlete were all smiles. (Shauna Marlette/P&D)