ROCKFORD – A group of Special Olympic Bowlers won big at a tournament in Rockford on Saturday. The five competitors dubbed the “Pink Ladies” bowled at the Special Olympics Sectional tournament and swept the competition. Taking home a gold medal and moving on to the state competition is Ashly Weiland. Silver medal winner Kelli Ewbank, and grabbing bronze was Ann Schmidtt. Kristi McCollum earned fourth, while teammate Allison Gens cheered the “Pink Ladies” on.
State competition will be held on December 3rd at the Landmark Lanes in Peoria. Left to right – Kelli Ewbank, Allison Gens, Ashly Weiland, Kristi McCollum, and Ann Schmidtt Photo provided by Kimbra Ewbank
