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Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA)
www.wdsra.com
For Immediate Release
April 13, 2011
Contact: Sherry Manschot, WDSRA Marketing/PR Manager
(630) 681-0962 ext. 123
(630) 710-4529 cell
sherrym@wdsra.com
<strong>Windy</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Warriors</strong> <strong>Take</strong> on
Nationals
Fresh off their 6 th unprecedented Illinois High School Association (IHSA)
Wheelchair Basketball State title, the <strong>Windy</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Warriors</strong> wrap up the season
ranked 8 th out of 32 teams competing at the national tournament.
Playing at the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Championship
Tournament in Denver April 7-10 th , the team got the opportunity to go up against some
strong competition. “It was a good tournament. Not what we expected but we did play
very well,” says Kevin Hosea, coach and WDSRA program supervisor. “Everyone played
well and we really improved from 13 th place last year.”
The <strong>Warriors</strong> started with a win against the Long Island Lightening. They went on to lose
games against the Nebraska Red Dawgs (the eventual 1 st place team), Utah Jr. Wheeling
Jazz (by 1 point), and the Rancho Renegades (on a buzzer beater at the end of OT by 1
point).
According to Hosea, “we have the same core group coming back next year, including all
of our starters. This is a great way to end the season and go into the next season!”
Sponsored by Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA), the <strong>Windy</strong>
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Warriors</strong> wheelchair basketball team dominated the IHSA tournament. The
<strong>Warriors</strong> once again earn the right to be called the premier wheelchair basketball team in
the state.
WDSRA Contact
Kevin Hosea, WDSRA Adapted Sports Supervisor and <strong>Windy</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Warriors</strong> head coach
at 630-681-0962 ext 114 or kevinh@wdsra.com.
<strong>Windy</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Warriors</strong> Team Roster
#13 Amy Chapman, Batavia
#32 Blake Harmet, Clarendon Hills
#10 Justin Harrison, Shorewood

#15 Matt Molenkamp, Itasca
#30 Chris Murphy, Naperville
#20 Jonathan Ruiz, Carol Stream
#43 Nick Umek, Joliet
#45 Douglas Davison, Wheaton
#1 Erik Todd, Wheaton
#23 Kyle Gribble, Hoffman Estates
#22 Mary Kate Callahan, Western Springs
#5 Jessica Lindsay, Inverness
#35 Kyle Picchetti, Roselle
Coaches: Kevin Hosea and Brittany Luxton
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WDSRA
WDSRA serves more than 4,500 children and adults with special needs through over
1,500 programs, trips, and special events each year. Additionally, WDSRA achieves over
15,000 participations through programs, inclusion services, community education and
fundraising events. WDSRA offers Special Olympics and adapted sports programs, dance
and art programs, as well as social clubs and camps.
In addition, we provide a full range of inclusion services for any program offered through
a participating park district. As a service to the community at large, we offer disability
awareness programs that educate groups, such as schools, about living with a variety of
disabilities.
WDSRA is a nationally acclaimed, not-for-profit organization and a cooperative
extension of nine park districts including Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn,
Naperville, Roselle, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton, and Winfield.
Thank you for your consideration!
For more information about Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, visit our
website at www.wdsra.com.