The annual Jordan School District Middle School Unified Soccer Tournament was held at the Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, according to a November 3 report.
Teams from several middle schools gathered to compete on the pitch, participating in an event designed to foster inclusion and understanding through sports.
The tournament is part of Special Olympics and pairs students with special needs of varying abilities with their peers.
Participating teams included Elk Ridge, Fort Herriman, Joel P. Jensen, Mountain Creek, Oquirrh Hills, South Hills, South Jordan, West Hills, and West Jordan Middle Schools.
The Mountain Ridge High School girls soccer team served as referees for the tournament. The Jordan School District acknowledged the contributions of parents, coaches, and volunteers in making the Unified Sports experience possible.
