Students in the auxiliary gym at Reynods High School throw bean bags at targets within hula hoops for adaptive cornhole

At the Adaptive Cornhole Tournament, the target was a day of smiles, and everyone hit the mark. 

Reynodls basketball player hand a bean bag to a cornhole tournament participantBuncombe County Schools hosted the event at A.C. Reynolds High School, with teams from Reynolds joined by students from the Progressive Education Program, Erwin, Hendersonville, North Henderson, and Tuscola high schools.

Reynolds women's basketball team members cheer on a member of the Reynolds adaptive cornhole teamExceptional Children’s teachers from each school, along with players and coaches from Reynolds’ basketball teams, helped facilitate the games and made the day special for everyone. 

Student prepares to throw a beanbag at the target“The best part about being here is seeing the players’ faces when they make a good shot,” said senior Zach Dickey, who was handing out bean bags to competitors as they made their way to the front of the line. “I love celebrating and giving them high fives.”

Student prepares to throw a bean bag at the targetCoaches enjoyed watching their players in action. 

“I love seeing them practice patience and empathy,” said men’s coach Ryan Stevens. “This is a great day.”

Reynolds men's basketball team waits for the next round of play seated in the gymTuscola High School finished the tournament in the top spot. Congratulations to all the players!

Tuscola players stand with Reynolds basketball players