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(L to R) Haley Stevens, Marissa Schletzbaum and Michelle Turnage with their ribbons.

Students from PCM and Pleasantville schools competed in Special Olympics Basketball Skills recently. Haley Stevens from PCM and Marissa Schletzbaum and Michelle Turnage from Pleasantville competed in target pass, ten-meter dribble and six spot shots skill competitions, at Ankeny Middle School earlier this month. Haley Stevens earned a blue ribbon at the competition, Michelle Turnage won a red ribbon and Marissa Schletzbaum received a yellow ribbon. Stevens will advance to the Mid-Winter Tournament in Iowa City on March 12th and 13th.

Marion County Special Olympic Athletes with Ankeny High School Basketball players.

Michelle Turnage doing the 10 meter dribble.

Marissa Schletzbaum doing the Spot Shot Competition.

Haley Stevens doing the Spot Shot Competition.

Photos Submitted by Maureen Schletzbaum.