Greene County student wins gold in Special Olympics bowling

For the third year in a row, the Greene County Rams brought home a gold medal from the Special Olympics state bowling tournament.  This was junior Rylie Breheny’s first year bowling, and she demonstrated that she has talent.  Rylie was among the 836 Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) bowlers who competed Saturday, Nov. 23.  Rylie’s (16-21) female division bowled at Bowlarama in Des Moines. 

Gold medalist Rylie Breheny (center) with Makayla Murray (right) and volunteer Nicole Burton.
Gold medalist Rylie Breheny (center) with Makayla Murray (right) and volunteer Nicole Burton.

Rylie was cheered on by family, friends, and coaches Deb Rogers, Mona Weltz, Sue Lansman, and volunteer Bob Rogers.

The team thanked John and Vickie Woodford of Sparetime Lanes for their continual support, coaching, and encouragement that help the athletes be the best they can be for bowling.

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