Beatrice Special Olympics game hits 9th year, Husker Josiah Allick attends
A southeast Nebraska community event celebrated its ninth annual year on Friday evening, with a Husker nation favorite joining in
By News Channel NebraskaBEATRICE, NEB. - A southeast Nebraska community event celebrated its ninth annual year on Friday evening.
The Beatrice Special Olympics/Beatrice Police basketball scrimmage was held at the O-Zone.
“We’re big on community support,” Police Chief Jay Murphy said. “We like going out and doing these types of things, we interact with the not only the kids, but the parents and relatives as well.”
Beatrice Police Chief Jay Murphy was one of several officers to participate. The event included a 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 contest, with money from a free will donation bake sale going to fund Special Olympics uniforms. I
n addition, before dropping 15 points and five rebounds in Nebraska’s 85-70 win at Michigan on Sunday, Husker Josiah Allick was in attendance.
“You know, I looked at the schedule, I knew we played on Sunday, so when I saw that we’d still be in town it was a no brainer,” Allick said. “I’ve got to come support the community because every time I need them, they’re there at PBA to support.”
Allick also noted why it’s important for athletes to attend community events, but also encourages the community to reach out.
“Feel free to reach out,” Allick said. “As athletes, we owe it to this community because everything we’re able to do is only because of this community and because this fan base cares about us.”