The spirit of competition

Hoke County Schools held its annual Special Olympics event on Friday at Raz Autry Stadium. This was the first full Special Olympics since 2020, with more 90 student athletes competing and more than 220 participating overall. Pictured is Jalen Bowers and his family bringing in the Special Olympics torch. Hal Nunn for North State Journal

Hoke County Schools held its annual Special Olympics event on Friday at Raz Autry Stadium. This was the first full Special Olympics since 2020, with more 90 student athletes competing and more than 220 participating overall. Pictured is Jalen Bowers and his family bringing in the Special Olympics torch.