On Saturday, September 25th the Special Olympics East Valley Bocce Tournament was held at Gene Autry Baseball Complex in East Mesa. Courts were set up on the Arizona Rattler's practice field. Home Depot loaned Mesa sixty-six 4x6x10 foot timbers that were utilized to make the bocce courts for the competition. Fourty athletes competed in the doubles competition from Mesa, Gilbert, Maricopa and the Cyclones from North Scottsdale. Team Mesa doubles finished the tournament with 4 Gold medals, 5 Silver medals and 1 Bronze medal. The young men from Canyon State Academy assisted the event by officiating, keeping score and taking down equipment. Great job TEAM MESA!!!
