Opportunity House Athletics
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Offering year round athletic opportunities. Competes via Special Olympics Illinois.
📣Unified Partner Wednesday Spotlight!📣
Today, we’re celebrating Brandy Hurst, a truly devoted Unified Partner! Brandy goes above and beyond by competing as a Unified Partner in cornhole and sharing her passion as the coach of the Lightning Red basketball team.
Thank you, Brandy!
Today, we’re celebrating Brandy Hurst, a truly devoted Unified Partner! Brandy goes above and beyond by competing as a Unified Partner in cornhole and sharing her passion as the coach of the Lightning Red basketball team.
Thank you, Brandy!
December 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
📣Unified Partner Wednesday Spotlight!📣
Today, we’re celebrating Brandy Hurst, a truly devoted Unified Partner! Brandy goes above and beyond by competing as a Unified Partner in cornhole and sharing her passion as the coach of the Lightning Red basketball team.
Thank you, Brandy!
Today, we’re celebrating Brandy Hurst, a truly devoted Unified Partner! Brandy goes above and beyond by competing as a Unified Partner in cornhole and sharing her passion as the coach of the Lightning Red basketball team.
Thank you, Brandy!
The Heat and Thunder hit the road tonight for games vs. the Rockford Red Hots. Tip is set for 6:00.
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #thunderrocks #heat #basketball
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #thunderrocks #heat #basketball
December 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The Heat and Thunder hit the road tonight for games vs. the Rockford Red Hots. Tip is set for 6:00.
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #thunderrocks #heat #basketball
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #thunderrocks #heat #basketball
November 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Congratulations Sarah and Brandy! Silver medals in Division UD2704 at tonight's Special Olympics Illinois- Region C Unified Cornhole tournament.
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #PlayUnified
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #PlayUnified
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Congratulations Sarah and Brandy! Silver medals in Division UD2704 at tonight's Special Olympics Illinois- Region C Unified Cornhole tournament.
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #PlayUnified
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #PlayUnified
The Heat came out on fire in tonight’s dub!
Contributions up and down the lineup fueled the win. Let’s keep it rolling — don’t stop here. Come out even better next game!
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #basketball
Contributions up and down the lineup fueled the win. Let’s keep it rolling — don’t stop here. Come out even better next game!
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #basketball
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The Heat came out on fire in tonight’s dub!
Contributions up and down the lineup fueled the win. Let’s keep it rolling — don’t stop here. Come out even better next game!
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #basketball
Contributions up and down the lineup fueled the win. Let’s keep it rolling — don’t stop here. Come out even better next game!
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #basketball
Lightning battled from start to finish but came up short against the NASR-Belvidere Pirates Blue. A tough first game of the year, but a great learning experience. The Lightning will grow, improve, and come back stronger!
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #basketball
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #basketball
November 19, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Lightning battled from start to finish but came up short against the NASR-Belvidere Pirates Blue. A tough first game of the year, but a great learning experience. The Lightning will grow, improve, and come back stronger!
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #basketball
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #basketball
Game Day
Lightning vs. NASR-Belvidere Pirates
Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM.
Immediately following, the Opportunity House Athletics Heat will take the court to take on the NASR-Belvidere Pirates.
Come out, show your support, and cheer on our athletes! Let’s pack the gym and bring the energy!
Lightning vs. NASR-Belvidere Pirates
Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM.
Immediately following, the Opportunity House Athletics Heat will take the court to take on the NASR-Belvidere Pirates.
Come out, show your support, and cheer on our athletes! Let’s pack the gym and bring the energy!
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Game Day
Lightning vs. NASR-Belvidere Pirates
Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM.
Immediately following, the Opportunity House Athletics Heat will take the court to take on the NASR-Belvidere Pirates.
Come out, show your support, and cheer on our athletes! Let’s pack the gym and bring the energy!
Lightning vs. NASR-Belvidere Pirates
Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM.
Immediately following, the Opportunity House Athletics Heat will take the court to take on the NASR-Belvidere Pirates.
Come out, show your support, and cheer on our athletes! Let’s pack the gym and bring the energy!
Happy Medal Monday!
Join us in celebrating Dale for receiving a bronze medal in a bowling tournament this past year!
Congratulations, Dale, your hard work truly paid off!
#medalmonday #OHAtheltics #SOILL
Join us in celebrating Dale for receiving a bronze medal in a bowling tournament this past year!
Congratulations, Dale, your hard work truly paid off!
#medalmonday #OHAtheltics #SOILL
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Happy Medal Monday!
Join us in celebrating Dale for receiving a bronze medal in a bowling tournament this past year!
Congratulations, Dale, your hard work truly paid off!
#medalmonday #OHAtheltics #SOILL
Join us in celebrating Dale for receiving a bronze medal in a bowling tournament this past year!
Congratulations, Dale, your hard work truly paid off!
#medalmonday #OHAtheltics #SOILL
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT!
Meet Shelby, a valuable Opportunity House Athletics Special Olympics Athlete!
Started Special Olympics: 2011
Sports Played: Basketball and Soccer
Participates in Special Olympics because: Keeps her active, and gets to see friends
#OHAthletics #SOILL
Meet Shelby, a valuable Opportunity House Athletics Special Olympics Athlete!
Started Special Olympics: 2011
Sports Played: Basketball and Soccer
Participates in Special Olympics because: Keeps her active, and gets to see friends
#OHAthletics #SOILL
November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT!
Meet Shelby, a valuable Opportunity House Athletics Special Olympics Athlete!
Started Special Olympics: 2011
Sports Played: Basketball and Soccer
Participates in Special Olympics because: Keeps her active, and gets to see friends
#OHAthletics #SOILL
Meet Shelby, a valuable Opportunity House Athletics Special Olympics Athlete!
Started Special Olympics: 2011
Sports Played: Basketball and Soccer
Participates in Special Olympics because: Keeps her active, and gets to see friends
#OHAthletics #SOILL
Happy World Kindness Day! Today, we are throwing it back to 2012 when our athletes brought the energy, the smiles, and the wins!
Once OH spirit, always OH spirit!
#TBT #OHAthletics #ThrowbackThursday
Once OH spirit, always OH spirit!
#TBT #OHAthletics #ThrowbackThursday
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Happy World Kindness Day! Today, we are throwing it back to 2012 when our athletes brought the energy, the smiles, and the wins!
Once OH spirit, always OH spirit!
#TBT #OHAthletics #ThrowbackThursday
Once OH spirit, always OH spirit!
#TBT #OHAthletics #ThrowbackThursday
Today, we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing Unified Partner, Oswaldo!
As part of our Unified Black Volleyball team, his efforts helped the team bring home a Silver Medal at the Fall Games!
Thank you, Oswaldo, for being such a valued Unified Partner!
#UnifiedPartnerWednesday #OHAthletics
As part of our Unified Black Volleyball team, his efforts helped the team bring home a Silver Medal at the Fall Games!
Thank you, Oswaldo, for being such a valued Unified Partner!
#UnifiedPartnerWednesday #OHAthletics
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Today, we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing Unified Partner, Oswaldo!
As part of our Unified Black Volleyball team, his efforts helped the team bring home a Silver Medal at the Fall Games!
Thank you, Oswaldo, for being such a valued Unified Partner!
#UnifiedPartnerWednesday #OHAthletics
As part of our Unified Black Volleyball team, his efforts helped the team bring home a Silver Medal at the Fall Games!
Thank you, Oswaldo, for being such a valued Unified Partner!
#UnifiedPartnerWednesday #OHAthletics
Today, Opportunity House Athletics proudly salutes the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, strength, and dedication inspire us both on and off the playing field.
Thank you for your sacrifice and your example. We honor you today and every day.
#ohathletics #VeteransDay
Thank you for your sacrifice and your example. We honor you today and every day.
#ohathletics #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today, Opportunity House Athletics proudly salutes the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, strength, and dedication inspire us both on and off the playing field.
Thank you for your sacrifice and your example. We honor you today and every day.
#ohathletics #VeteransDay
Thank you for your sacrifice and your example. We honor you today and every day.
#ohathletics #VeteransDay
Happy Medal Monday!
Join us in celebrating Liz, who earned 7th Place in Division F17 Bowling this August! Her dedication, focus, and positive spirit truly shine on the lanes.
Way to go, Liz, we’re so proud of you!
#MedalMonday #OHAthletics #SOILL
Join us in celebrating Liz, who earned 7th Place in Division F17 Bowling this August! Her dedication, focus, and positive spirit truly shine on the lanes.
Way to go, Liz, we’re so proud of you!
#MedalMonday #OHAthletics #SOILL
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Happy Medal Monday!
Join us in celebrating Liz, who earned 7th Place in Division F17 Bowling this August! Her dedication, focus, and positive spirit truly shine on the lanes.
Way to go, Liz, we’re so proud of you!
#MedalMonday #OHAthletics #SOILL
Join us in celebrating Liz, who earned 7th Place in Division F17 Bowling this August! Her dedication, focus, and positive spirit truly shine on the lanes.
Way to go, Liz, we’re so proud of you!
#MedalMonday #OHAthletics #SOILL
ATHELTE SPOTLIGHT!
Meet Sam
Started Special Olympics: 2007
Sports Played: Volleyball, Basketball, Bags, Bocce, Softball, and Bowling
Favorite Sport: Bags
Favorite Movie: Star Wars
Participates in Special Olympics because: "I like the competition and hanging out with my friends."
Meet Sam
Started Special Olympics: 2007
Sports Played: Volleyball, Basketball, Bags, Bocce, Softball, and Bowling
Favorite Sport: Bags
Favorite Movie: Star Wars
Participates in Special Olympics because: "I like the competition and hanging out with my friends."
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
ATHELTE SPOTLIGHT!
Meet Sam
Started Special Olympics: 2007
Sports Played: Volleyball, Basketball, Bags, Bocce, Softball, and Bowling
Favorite Sport: Bags
Favorite Movie: Star Wars
Participates in Special Olympics because: "I like the competition and hanging out with my friends."
Meet Sam
Started Special Olympics: 2007
Sports Played: Volleyball, Basketball, Bags, Bocce, Softball, and Bowling
Favorite Sport: Bags
Favorite Movie: Star Wars
Participates in Special Olympics because: "I like the competition and hanging out with my friends."
This week, we’re celebrating Annie, one of our amazing Unified Partners!
Annie brings energy, teamwork, and positivity to every Unified Volleyball game she plays.
Thank you, Annie, for leading with heart and showing what it truly means to #PlayUnified!
#UnifiedPartnerWednesday #SOILL
Annie brings energy, teamwork, and positivity to every Unified Volleyball game she plays.
Thank you, Annie, for leading with heart and showing what it truly means to #PlayUnified!
#UnifiedPartnerWednesday #SOILL
November 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This week, we’re celebrating Annie, one of our amazing Unified Partners!
Annie brings energy, teamwork, and positivity to every Unified Volleyball game she plays.
Thank you, Annie, for leading with heart and showing what it truly means to #PlayUnified!
#UnifiedPartnerWednesday #SOILL
Annie brings energy, teamwork, and positivity to every Unified Volleyball game she plays.
Thank you, Annie, for leading with heart and showing what it truly means to #PlayUnified!
#UnifiedPartnerWednesday #SOILL
Happy Medal Monday! Join us in celebrating Andrew, who brought home a Gold medal in Division M15at the Special Olympics Illinois State Summer Games bocce competition this past summer.
Congratulations, Andrew, your hard work truly paid off!
#MedalMonday #OHAthletics #SOILL
Congratulations, Andrew, your hard work truly paid off!
#MedalMonday #OHAthletics #SOILL
November 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Happy Medal Monday! Join us in celebrating Andrew, who brought home a Gold medal in Division M15at the Special Olympics Illinois State Summer Games bocce competition this past summer.
Congratulations, Andrew, your hard work truly paid off!
#MedalMonday #OHAthletics #SOILL
Congratulations, Andrew, your hard work truly paid off!
#MedalMonday #OHAthletics #SOILL
Spooky season is in full swing at Opportunity House Athletics! Our athletes are proving that hard work and teamwork are the real magic potions for success!
#HappyHalloween #OHAthletics
#HappyHalloween #OHAthletics
October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Spooky season is in full swing at Opportunity House Athletics! Our athletes are proving that hard work and teamwork are the real magic potions for success!
#HappyHalloween #OHAthletics
#HappyHalloween #OHAthletics
Today, we're stepping into the time machine once again and heading back to June 2013, when athlete Roxanne proudly competed in Bocce at the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games in Normal, IL!
Here's to champions then and now!
#ohathletics #specialolympicsillinois #soill #bocce #TBT
Here's to champions then and now!
#ohathletics #specialolympicsillinois #soill #bocce #TBT
October 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Today, we're stepping into the time machine once again and heading back to June 2013, when athlete Roxanne proudly competed in Bocce at the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games in Normal, IL!
Here's to champions then and now!
#ohathletics #specialolympicsillinois #soill #bocce #TBT
Here's to champions then and now!
#ohathletics #specialolympicsillinois #soill #bocce #TBT
Happy Unified Partner Wednesday!
Teamwork takes heart, and Austin Schroeder brings that to every game! As a Unified Partner with Opportunity House Athletics, Austin leads by example, showing what it means to compete with kindness, inclusion, and determination.
Thank you, Austin! #OH #PlayUnified
Teamwork takes heart, and Austin Schroeder brings that to every game! As a Unified Partner with Opportunity House Athletics, Austin leads by example, showing what it means to compete with kindness, inclusion, and determination.
Thank you, Austin! #OH #PlayUnified
October 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Happy Unified Partner Wednesday!
Teamwork takes heart, and Austin Schroeder brings that to every game! As a Unified Partner with Opportunity House Athletics, Austin leads by example, showing what it means to compete with kindness, inclusion, and determination.
Thank you, Austin! #OH #PlayUnified
Teamwork takes heart, and Austin Schroeder brings that to every game! As a Unified Partner with Opportunity House Athletics, Austin leads by example, showing what it means to compete with kindness, inclusion, and determination.
Thank you, Austin! #OH #PlayUnified
Happy Medal Monday!
Congratulations to Jacob for his incredible achievement of winning a Silver medal in the Division M12 at the North Sectional Bowling Competition this past Saturday. Congratulations Jacob!
#MedalMonday #OHAthletics
Congratulations to Jacob for his incredible achievement of winning a Silver medal in the Division M12 at the North Sectional Bowling Competition this past Saturday. Congratulations Jacob!
#MedalMonday #OHAthletics
October 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Happy Medal Monday!
Congratulations to Jacob for his incredible achievement of winning a Silver medal in the Division M12 at the North Sectional Bowling Competition this past Saturday. Congratulations Jacob!
#MedalMonday #OHAthletics
Congratulations to Jacob for his incredible achievement of winning a Silver medal in the Division M12 at the North Sectional Bowling Competition this past Saturday. Congratulations Jacob!
#MedalMonday #OHAthletics
Good Luck today for these 5 Opportunity House Athletics bowlers. Today, they compete in the Special Olympics Illinois North Sectional Bowling Tournament in at Cherry Bowl in Rockford.
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #bowling
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #bowling
October 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Good Luck today for these 5 Opportunity House Athletics bowlers. Today, they compete in the Special Olympics Illinois North Sectional Bowling Tournament in at Cherry Bowl in Rockford.
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #bowling
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #bowling
ATHELTE SPOTLIGHT!!
Meet Harrison, a valuable Opportunity House Athletics Special Olympics Athlete!
Started Special Olympics: 2025
Sports Played: Bocce, Bowling, Bags, and Volleyball
Favorite Sport: Volleyball
Role Model: Carrie Underwood
#AthleteSpotlight #ohathletics #specialolympicsillinois
Meet Harrison, a valuable Opportunity House Athletics Special Olympics Athlete!
Started Special Olympics: 2025
Sports Played: Bocce, Bowling, Bags, and Volleyball
Favorite Sport: Volleyball
Role Model: Carrie Underwood
#AthleteSpotlight #ohathletics #specialolympicsillinois
October 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
ATHELTE SPOTLIGHT!!
Meet Harrison, a valuable Opportunity House Athletics Special Olympics Athlete!
Started Special Olympics: 2025
Sports Played: Bocce, Bowling, Bags, and Volleyball
Favorite Sport: Volleyball
Role Model: Carrie Underwood
#AthleteSpotlight #ohathletics #specialolympicsillinois
Meet Harrison, a valuable Opportunity House Athletics Special Olympics Athlete!
Started Special Olympics: 2025
Sports Played: Bocce, Bowling, Bags, and Volleyball
Favorite Sport: Volleyball
Role Model: Carrie Underwood
#AthleteSpotlight #ohathletics #specialolympicsillinois
Happy Throwback Thursday. Today, we are jumping back to 2008 when the OH Athletics volleyball team won Gold at State! Our teams' skills have continued to improve over the years and remain tough competition to beat.
#ohathletics #ThrowbackThursday
#ohathletics #ThrowbackThursday
October 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Happy Throwback Thursday. Today, we are jumping back to 2008 when the OH Athletics volleyball team won Gold at State! Our teams' skills have continued to improve over the years and remain tough competition to beat.
#ohathletics #ThrowbackThursday
#ohathletics #ThrowbackThursday
Happy Unified Partner Wednesday! Meet Amy Flewelling, who is always cheering, always smiling, and always making a difference. Thank you, Amy, for showing what inclusion and teamwork are all about!
#OHAthletics #UnifiedPartnerWednesday
#OHAthletics #UnifiedPartnerWednesday
October 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Happy Unified Partner Wednesday! Meet Amy Flewelling, who is always cheering, always smiling, and always making a difference. Thank you, Amy, for showing what inclusion and teamwork are all about!
#OHAthletics #UnifiedPartnerWednesday
#OHAthletics #UnifiedPartnerWednesday
Join us in congratulating both Thunder volleyball teams on their silver medal finishes at today's Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games State volleyball tournament.
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #soillstatechampionships #thunder #volleyball
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #soillstatechampionships #thunder #volleyball
October 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Join us in congratulating both Thunder volleyball teams on their silver medal finishes at today's Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games State volleyball tournament.
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #soillstatechampionships #thunder #volleyball
#ohathletics #soill #specialolympics #specialolympicsillinois #soillstatechampionships #thunder #volleyball