65 LOCAL ATHLETES COMPETE IN FLORIDA SPECIAL OLYMPICS IN ORLANDO

Monae Hylor wins silver with the cheer team. CONTRIBUTED

For the first time in three years, teams from Monroe County were able to participate in the Florida Special Olympics State Games at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. A delegation of 65 athletes, unified partners, coaches and chaperones, departed Key West on May 19 for the competition. 

The sporting events included bocce, cycling, cheer and soccer. Among the delegation were three CFK students: Monae Hylor, Derrick Medina, and Brett Cohen. A total of 41 medals were won, and CFK took home three.