Sports

Legion program provides special sports equipment to vets

Thu, 06/08/2023 - 12:00am

The Possum Pedal Bike Ride drew a big crowd in spite of rain this year, including at least three plucky participants from Olney this year American Legion Post Commander Chris Garcia and his son James and Len Bernhardt. The race also allowed Chris Garcia to road test the recumbent trike he was awarded through an American Legion program that provides adaptive sports equipment to veterans.

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Tower Golf Tournament Results

Thu, 06/08/2023 - 12:00am

The 17th Annual Tower Extrusion Junior Golf Tournament was a hit as it is every year, drawing in families from all over Young County and farther out as family members living outside Olney return to relive victories from tournaments past and make new memories.

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Lil’ Cubs learn new skills at OES football camp

Lil’ Cubs learn new skills at OES football camp

Thu, 06/08/2023 - 12:00am

It’s summer in the Big O and that means plenty of sports camps. The camps offer Olney Elementary School [OES] children the opportunity to learn skills relating to football, softball, baseball, volleyball and basketball. The camps take place all summer with one sport per week offering those interested in sports a chance to see what all it takes to be a player and sharpen existing skills to already seasoned athletes.