Special Olympics athletes converge in Bee Cave for Texas Winter Games

Midway's Phillip Auchard awaits his powerlifting turn with other contestants at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Saturday at Bee Cave Middle School.

Conroe's' Averyon Lamkin completes his bench press at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Saturday at Bee Cave Middle School,

Hill Country's Tyler Myers gives two thumbs up after completing his bench press at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Saturday at Bee Cave Middle School.

Allen's Brennan O'Donnell shouts in celebration after his bench press of 149 pounds at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Saturday at Bee Cave Middle School.

Cen-Tex Rocket's Jared Friemel performs warmup flexes before his bench press at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at Bee Cave Middle School.

Allen's Brennan O'Donnell after his bench press accompanied by Allen police officer Chance Graves at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at the Bee Cave Middle School.

Cen-Tex's Jared Friemel rallies the spectators in advance of his bench press at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at Bee Cave Middle School.

The Huskies and Morning Star compete in floorball at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at Bee Cave Middle School.

Morning Star player repositions the ball as the Huskies' goaltender defends at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at Bee Cave Middle School.

Exciting moments seen between competing floorball teams battling for the ball during the first half of a contest at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at Bee Cave Middle School.

San Antonio Fire Earl Riley (36) celebrates Gio Rosas (6) for his goal during the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at Bee Cave Middle School.

Award medals for Men's Senior Bench Press were at 1st - Danny Grimes, 2nd - Jake Schneider, 3rd - Andre' Limon, 4rth - Riley Blatz, 5th - Ryan Bushak, and 6th - Jared Friemel at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at Bee Cave Middle School.

Rockwell Rocket Katie Whitney serves the ball against the Arlington Rockets at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Volleyball Games on Feb 17, 2024, at the HCI Sports & Fitness in Bee Cave.

Arlington Rocket D'Vonta Perkins serves the ball against the Rockwell Rockets during the first set at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Volleyball Games on Feb 17, 2024, at the HCI Sports & Fitness in Bee Cave.

Arlington Rocket Johnny Almazan looks on as the ball hits the net against the Rockwell Rockets during the first set at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Volleyball Games on Feb 17, 2024, at HCI Sports & Fitness in Bee Cave.

Arlington Rocket Issac Carmona digs the ball over the net against the Rockwell Rockets during the first set at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Volleyball Games on Feb 17, 2024, at HCI Sports & Fitness in Bee Cave.

Arlington Atomic Fireball's Lyric Saldaña digs ball against the Martin White Warriors during the first set at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Volleyball Games on Feb 17, 2024, at HCI Sports & Fitness in Bee Cave.

Arlington Atomic Fireballs' Gabriel Harrell returns the ball against the Martin White Warriors during the Texas Special Olympics Winter Volleyball Games on Feb 17, 2024, at HCI Sports & Fitness in Bee Cave.

Martin White Warriors' Deshaun Carr serves the ball against the Arlington Atomic Fireballs during the Texas Special Olympics Winter Volleyball Games on Feb 17, 2024, at HCI Sports & Fitness in Bee Cave.

Marbridge Longhorn Sean Lane gives a thumbs up before serving the ball against Harris County Galaxy during at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Volleyball Games on Feb 17, 2024, at HCI Sports & Fitness in Bee Cave.

The ATX McBeth Adaptive Sports team players celebrate their volleyball win against the Deer Park Fireballs at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at HCI Sports & Fitness in Bee Cave.

The volleyball courts at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at HCI Sports & Fitness in Bee Cave.

San Antonio's Fire's Joey Songco completes his bench press of 204 pounds at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at Bee Cave Middle School.

The powerlifting and bench press area at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at Bee Cave Middle School.

Cen-Tex's Jared Friemel completes his bench press of 52 pounds at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at Bee Cave Middle School.

Huskies and Morning Star players chase the ball during the game of floorball at the Texas Special Olympics Winter Games on Feb 17, 2024, at Bee Cave Middle School.