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Photos: Special Olympics gears up for Grand Junction

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Tim Hancock
For Steamboat Pilot & Today
Karrie Pritchard shows her focus while playing in the infield during a Special Olympics practice at Howelsen Hill. The group will practice again Tuesday, July 23, before a tournament July 27-28 in Grand Junction.
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Coach Leslie Bjorgum lets Bobby Holmberg know where the play is during practice for the Special Olympics of Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley. The athletes with the Special Olympics have been getting ready for a tournament July 27-28 in Grand Junction with one more practice coming on Tuesday before the big event.
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Cheryl Alldredge smiles as she throws a Bocee Ball during a practice for the Special Olympics of Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley. After playing in a tournament July 27-28 in Grand Junction, there will be an end of season party July 30.
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Drew Boglioli hams it up for the camera before getting to bat during a recent practice for the Special Olympics of Steamboat and the Yampa Valley.
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Elizabeth Gibbs poses for the camera while holding a Bocce Ball during a recent practice for the Special Olympics of Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley.
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Ellie Zwak has fun during practice for the Special Olympics.
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Heidi Brumleve fields the ball while playing second base for the Special Olympics of Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley at Howelsen Hill.
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Hudson Powell lines up the ball while batting.
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Ian Horning keeps an eye on the pitcher as he bats during a practice for the Special Olympics at Howelsen Hill.
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Jeffrey Dockstader prepares for his at-bat during a practice game at Howelsen Hill. Athletes with the Special Olympics of Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley are gearing up a tournament in Grand Junction on July 27-28.
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Karrie Pritchard throws to first base during a Special Olympics Practice at Howelsen Hill.
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Mike Adams shows the fielders where he plans to hit the ball during a Special Olympics practice at Howelsen Hill.
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Misty Garcia always has fun at practice.
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Nevaeh Smith plays catcher during a practice for the Special Olympics at Howelsen Hill.
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Rhianna Gifford fields a ground ball while practicing for the Special Olympics at Howelsen Hill.
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Rhianna Gifford high fives teammates after a recent practice for the Special Olympics at Howelsen Hill.
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Scott Bjorgum focuses on the ball while hitting during a practice for the Special Olympics at Howelsen Hill.
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Scott Bjorgum calls his shot while batting during a practice for the Special Olympics.
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