Playing against the odds

The ceremonial torch is lit during the opening ceremony for the 2009 Northwest Sectional basketball tournament here. More than 125 athletes on 17 teams from seven counties throughout Northwest Florida participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Playing against the odds

Col. Rick LoCastro, 96th Air Base Wing vice commander, speaks for the opening ceremony of the 2009 Northwest Sectional basketball tournament opening ceremony Feb. 5 here. More than 125 athletes on 17 teams from seven counties throughout Northwest Florida participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Playing against the odds

Athletes from the Godby High School Special Olympics basketball team, pose for the camera Feb 5, during the 2009 Northwest Sectional basketball tournament opening ceremony. More than 125 athletes on 17 teams from seven counties throughout Northwest Florida participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Playing against the odds

The Columbia High School Tigers Special Olympics basketball team, prepares to break for the second half Feb. 6, for placing in the regional finals during the 2009 Northwest Sectional basketball tournament here. More than 125 athletes on 17 teams from seven counties throughout Northwest Florida participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Playing against the odds

Jennifer Bryant, 96th Medical Operations Squadron, roots for the Columbia High School Tigers Special Olympics basketball team, during the 2009 Northwest Sectional basketball tournament here. More than 125 athletes on 17 teams from seven counties throughout Northwest Florida participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Playing against the odds

The coach of the Columbia High School Tigers Special Olympics basketball team, motivates his team after a timeout during the 2009 Northwest Sectional basketball tournament here. More than 125 athletes on 17 teams from seven counties throughout Northwest Florida participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)