SOMO News
SOMO Sum ups Feb. 10th – Feb. 16th
KC Metro Area – 🚶 February 10 – Walking Club Champion was Crowned – A huge congratulations to Andrew Shaffer, officially named the Walking Club Champion for showing up consistently and logging the most steps in the KC Metro. Way to go, Andrew!
💪 February 11 – Train 4 Life, Week 4 Grain Valley athletes continued building strength, confidence, and healthy habits during Week 4 of Train 4 Life. This group shows up ready to work every week.
🏀 February 13 – A Full Week of Unified Basketball KC Metro athletes were busy on the courts this week!
- Tuesday night, UMKC hosted SOMO athletes for the first session of Unified Basketball Intramurals for the school year. Afterward, our two unified teams held practice as they prepare to travel to Columbia next weekend for the Zou Jam Tournament hosted by Mizzou.
- Thursday, Unified teams from William Chrisman HS and Grain Valley MS/HS headed to Higginsville for the annual UCS Cupid Classic. The competition was full of energy—and the William Chrisman Bear even brought home 1st place in the mascot competition! 🐻🏆
⚽ February 14 – Valentine’s Day with the KC Comets – SOMO athletes spent Valentine’s Day at the KC Comets game, enjoying a night of fast‑paced indoor soccer, community fun, and time together. A perfect way to celebrate the day!
Central Area – Last week, we attended the Cupids Classic in Higginsville! Local teams from the Central Area, (and some from Kansas City Metro Area), came together for this awesome tournament. The opening ceremony included their pledge to continue to be an inclusive environment for all, they recognized 10 seniors, and we got a great performance from the Cheerleaders! The tournament included both Middle School and High School teams. We had the best time and can’t wait to go back next year!
Southeast Area – The Southeast Area hosted the Chick Fil A Invitational Basketball Tournament on Sunday, Feb 16th at the Recreation Center at Southeast Missouri State University. Over 25 teams competed from Cape Girardeau, St. Louis and Sikeston. A big shout out to our Tournament Sponsors Chick Fil A and Visit Cape!
St. Louis Metro Area – Last Wednesday, Missouri Baptist University hosted a Special Olympics Night at their Men’s Basketball game, featuring a halftime game with our athletes and cheerleaders. Sunday, teams from the St. Louis area traveled to Cape Girardeau for the SE Area Invitational Basketball Tournament.
Southwest Area – The Southwest area recently brought the community together for a small local basketball tournament held at Bolivar High School. The event featured student-athletes from neighboring schools competing in a spirited and supportive environment. Throughout the tournament, teams demonstrated not only strong basketball fundamentals and teamwork, but also exceptional sportsmanship. Coaches, families, and community members filled the stands to cheer on the athletes, creating an energetic atmosphere that celebrated both competition and camaraderie.
Building on that momentum, the Southwest area is preparing to host another exciting event this week — a Unified Basketball Tournament at Neosho High School. This tournament will provide another meaningful opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills, build friendships, and represent their schools with pride. Community support is once again expected to play a big role, as spectators gather to celebrate the power of inclusive sports and the positive impact these events have across the region.
North Area – After some winter weather hit, and the original date of basketball was postponed, we were able to get in our North Area Basketball event on Saturday! Thank you to Lafayette High School and Robidoux Middle School for letting us host. Thank you to all the volunteers, as this event wouldn’t be possible without you. Congratulations to all the Athletes and Teams who competed!
