There seemed to be just one prerequisite for the athletes competing in the Juneau Special Olympics bowling local games at the Pinz Bowling Alley on Willoughby Avenue last weekend — smiles.

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Kallie Aceveda is a Special Olympics medalist who says she’s qualified for the state bowling competition the past three years, so hopes were high going into the local qualifying match this weekend.

A Special Olympics team sparked a special friendship between a Mint Hill Police officer and an athlete, and the dynamic duo is motivating each other to be the best version of themselves.

Although they have their own Special Olympics bowling league, on Wednesday nights it's an adult male league. Glenn invited his athletes to join in hopes to build a stronger sense of community.

Special Olympic Summit County officially ended its fall sports season last month, competing in the state bowling competition at the Bowlero in Englewood on Monday, Nov. 18.

The women started bowling together last year with Special Olympics Union County. “This gives me something to look forward to, it’s positivity, it’s all smiles, it’s all fun,” Scott said.