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Oak Lawn Eagles Soar To Special Olympics Gold, Next Stop State

Oak Lawn Park District's special recreation basketball team wins gold in regional tourney, is headed to state championships in March.

The victorious Oak Lawn Eagles basketball team after winning a gold medal in the Special Olympics regional basketball tournament.
The victorious Oak Lawn Eagles basketball team after winning a gold medal in the Special Olympics regional basketball tournament. (Oak Lawn Park District)

OAK LAWN, IL — The Oak Lawn Park District’s Special Recreation Department basketball team are heading to the state championships. The Oak Lawn Eagles 3 team dominated the court in the Special Olympics Region E basketball tournament at Richards High School last month, winning themselves a gold medal.

This first place finish qualifies the team to attend the Special Olympics Illinois State Championship in Bloomington-Normal on March 13 to March 15. Congratulations and good luck at state, Eagles.

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