The Woodinville Wranglers Junior Division basketball team triumphed at the Washington Special Olympics State Tournament taking top honors in the Junior Division in a win against the SK Wolves, 38-16. The tournament was held on Sunday, March 5, in Wenatchee. After a hard-fought 38-34 victory at the King County Regional Competition against the defending 2005 State Champions Renton Blue Devils, the Wranglers concluded their 2006 season undefeated through State play.

 “I could not be more proud of this team,” notes Cole Caplan. “They played well on offense and defense.” Caplan has coached the team since December and is extremely proud of the team’s commitment to the game.

 Competitors in team sports at the Washington Special Olympics State Competitions represent four regions: north, south, King and east. One team from each Region advances to the State level by winning Regional qualifiers. The Wranglers advanced as the top boys and girls, Junior Division 1 (ages 8-15) team in King County. For more information on Specialized Recreation and other programs offered through Woodinville Parks and Recreation, call (425) 398-9327 or visit www.ci.woodinville.wa.us.