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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Ben Reifel became the first middle school in Sioux Falls to host a Unified basketball game on Thursday afternoon.
The Bison hosted the Washington Warriors Best Buddies for their inaugural matchup. The goal of the Unified sports program is to give students with disabilities opportunities to participate in sporting events alongside their peers. Ben Reifel teachers and staff say the program has paid dividends both on and off the floor since its launch.
“The best thing is when they see each other now in the hallways, there’s not that divide between students with disabilities and the general population,” special education teacher Desiree Burggraaf said. “They know each others names, they’re giving each other high fives, fist bumps, shouting at each other.”
The Bison came out victorious on the floor too, with a 23-22 win over the Warriors.
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