It was a beautiful day at the Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman as Jordan School District hosted its annual Middle School Unified Soccer Tournament. Smiles and high-fives were plentiful as the student-athletes dribbled, passed, and scored goals at the home of the Real Monarchs and practice facility for Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals.
Elk Ridge, Fort Herriman, Joel P. Jensen, Mountain Creek, Oquirrh Hills, South Hills, South Jordan, West Hills, and West Jordan Middle Schools each fielded at least one team of unified athletes. The tournament is part of a Special Olympics program that pairs special needs students of varying abilities with peer tutors to promote inclusion and understanding on and off the field.
All who participated, coached, or volunteered went home a winner after an amazing day on the soccer pitch.