By Nora Sotomonte – Staff Reporter 

Jonathan Law’s Unified Sports team is excited for its upcoming events. 

The Unified Sports team is coached by special education teacher Mrs. Daniels. The team is now starting its wiffle ball season as its soccer season just ended. 

The last soccer tournament was on November 7 in Shelton where 13 teams competed. Jonathan Law played in two games. 

“Soccer was fun,” team member Katy Brewer said. “We had to make sure they knew how to work together and not keep the ball the whole time.”

The purpose of this team is to give students with special education an opportunity to compete in sports that they may not have the chance to. They make long term friendships and learn new skills.  

The Unified Sports team creates a friendly, inclusive environment and makes everyone feel welcome. Everyones a winner on this team because they have a good time and they participate  

The team is feeling exhilarated about the wiffle ball season. Their first game is January 7 at Jonathan Law. 

When asked how he felt about wiffle ball coming up, Unified athlete Richie McGrath responded he was “excited” about the season. 

For wiffle ball, the students set up the bases and they stand next to every base. The other students who are not standing on a base stand behind home base waiting for their turn to hit. There’s a tee available for students that can not hit the ball being pitched to them. 

̈ ̈Wiffle ball is really fun,” peer helper Mackenna Sharpe said. “Tt’s our only home tournament besides volleyball, but like its special because we only have on wiffle ball tournament.” 

This year the team hopes for a cheering squad. Law has tournaments for basketball, volleyball and track ahead of them this year. 

When asked if she liked tournaments, Unified athlete Hediyeh Ghazagh responded “yes.” Ghazagh described feeling “proud and happy” when she plays in tournaments. 

Besides the tournaments, students really enjoy the dances planned for them as well. There is a Unified prom at Foran and Amity holds a dance. 

“I like the dances a lot,” Sharpe said. “They are a lot of fun.”

The dances give the kids something to look forward too, it’s a great reward for their hard work. The coaches describe the team as fun and encourage other students to join.