DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The Dothan Blast, a Special Olympics basketball team from the Doug Tew Therapeutic Recreation Center, took home the championship title at the Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament in Montgomery.
The team competed on March 7, 2025, facing off against the Decatur Raiders in a close game, winning 18-15. In the championship matchup, Dothan dominated against the Exceptional Foundation, securing a 42-18 victory.
The Dothan Blast team includes Kingston Britt, John Burnham, Garett Butler, Damien Franks (not pictured), Austin Ferguson, Jacob Thomas, Isaiah Palos, and Jackson Powell. Coaches Henry Small and Kassidy Brown led the team to success.
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