Madison County Tigers Triumph at 2025 State Summer Games

The Madison County Tigers delivered another standout performance at the 2025 State Summer Games, bringing home a long list of top finishes and showing outstanding sportsmanship and dedication.
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Competing in Track & Field, Bocce, and Powerlifting, the Tigers represented Madison County with pride and earned top honors across multiple events. The group was coached by a dedicated team of local leaders and volunteers who helped guide the athletes to success.

​Check out the individual results below.

🏃‍♂️ TRACK & FIELD
Under the leadership of Head Coach Caternina Pierce, the track team secured multiple first-place finishes, including:

• John Pierce – 1st place in the 100m Run
• Marlyn Zeeck – 1st place in the 100m Walk
• Max Peters – 1st place in the 50m Run
• Zach Samuel & DaLeion Fitzgerald – 1st place in Mini-Jav
• 4x100m Relay Team – 2nd place (John, Richard, DaLeion, Zach)

Additional top placements were earned by Hunter Glass, Khloe Appleyard, Jacob Kellstadt, and others.

🥏 BOCCE
Coached by Billy Fuller and Lanelle Rockhold, the Tigers dominated in 2-person bocce with two 1st-place teams:

• Shawn Stewart & Mike Williams – 1st place
• Lupita Arriaga & Dominique Gonzalez – 1st place

Other medal-winning pairs included Nic Hickman & Brian Goff and Kendra Chapman & Keyaira Barnett, both finishing 2nd.

🏋️ POWERLIFTING
Powerlifters, under Head Coach Carrie Kuhn, showcased incredible strength and discipline:

• Jacob Kuhn – 1st place in Bench, Deadlift, and Combination
• Duncan Gholson – 1st place in Bench, Deadlift, and Combination

Scratches were noted for Cody Price and Landon Minor, but their teammates carried the torch with pride.
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The Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities celebrates the success and spirit of every athlete and coach involved. Their performance is a reflection of hard work, unity, and the enduring power of community support.
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Way to go, Tigers!