WHEATLAND -  The Platte County Special Olympians are returning to the state competition in Casper again this year where they will be participating in the bowling competition.

“Each individual bowler is doing amazing,” said the Olympian’s coach Kayla Robinette. “We were able to purchase bowling balls for the team this year with all the amazing donations we have received from our community. We will just be bowling for this particular season (fall games) I believe everyone will do amazing at state. They have practiced hard and with a lot of heart. Bowling seems to be a favorite amongst this team. They are also excited for the state games banquet where they get to dance and have a fun night with athletes from all over the state of Wyoming.”One of the amazing stories in the midst of each amazing story is Amy Copsey from Guernsey. Thirty years ago, Copsey had an impressive string of victories that won her 51 medals in various sports as a Special Olympian. At 50 years of age, Copsey has made a comeback.

This past year Copsey took a first-place award for softball skills, first-place for basketball skills and a second-place in the 200-meter run. The Special Olympics is celebrating its 50th year and it also happens that Copsey is 50 years old.

Copsey began training for basketball in April with her new team in Wheatland and she is excited at the comeback. A gifted athlete, Copsey competed in many different sports in Special Olympics, from basketball to track, shotput, bowling, skating, swimming and softball throw. She is a gifted athlete and says that she has no favorite sport, but she loves them all.

The team will compete in Casper Oct. 5-7.