Photos: GHS Unified Bocce Bowls Well
On Friday, Oct. 27, the Guilderland Unified Bocce team competed in a culminating end of the year tournament at the Italian American Club in Albany.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All eyes on the ball: Guilderland Unified’s Kristian releases the bocce ball as he and his teammates, Alex, Nate, and Lexie, compete against Amsterdam’s second team in the championships on Friday, Oct. 27 at the Italian American Community Center in Albany. The Guilderland High School team, which played its inaugural game on Sept 29, competed in the first division with teams from Amsterdam, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, and Broadalbin-Perth. According to the Special Olympics, Unified Sports joins students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team and is based on the principle that training together and playing together is a way to build friendship and understanding.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Flying ball: Guilderland Unified’s Kateri follows through after releasing the bocce ball as her teammates Cole Miller, Keerthana, and Bri watch.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Serious release: Guilderland Unified’s Alex watches his bocce ball fly in the air as it approaches the white ball.